Notable campgrounds
- Ninnescah Sailing Area: Ideal for water sports enthusiasts, offering easy access to the lake and beautiful views.
- Smarsh Creek: Features both primitive and utility campsites, perfect for a serene camping experience.
- South Loop: Provides well-equipped campsites with water and electric hookups amid lush surroundings.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Book early, as campsites at Cheney State Park are in high demand, especially during peak season.
- Check for cancellations regularly to snag a spot that may have recently become available.
- Consider visiting during the off-season for better availability and a quieter experience.
- Explore nearby camping options if Cheney State Park is fully booked, to enjoy the surrounding nature.
When to go
The best time to visit Cheney State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its most vibrant. Summer months can be quite hot, making it less ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Winters are generally quiet, offering a peaceful escape, though some facilities may be limited.
Know before you go
- Check the park's official website or Facebook page for any alerts or closures before your visit.
- Remember that safety comes first; always be prepared for changing weather conditions and wildlife encounters.
- ADA accessible facilities are available throughout the park.
- Modern amenities such as showerhouses and restrooms are available, enhancing the camping experience.
- Don't forget to purchase a daily vehicle permit upon arrival, required for all state parks.
Cheney State Park
Discover the natural beauty and outdoor adventures at Cheney State Park.
Activities in the park
11 campgrounds in Cheney State Park
Get out of Wichita and feel worlds away when you get on the water at Cheney Reservoir. Get your boating, swimming, and fishing on followed by a side of sweet RV camping near the lake. The South Loop campground has water and electric hookups for you to enjoy all the comforts of home without the to-do lists and work obligations killing your vibe. Ta Read more...
When you roll up to the Lakeview campground at Cheney Reservoir you know what you are going to get. Every site has a front row lakeview along with water and electric hookups for you to set up a killer homebase to come back to after your sun filled days of boating, swimming, water sports, and general summertime shenanigans. Let the watery rumpus be Read more...
Leave the guys with the big RVs in the dust as you scoot right in to your primitive lakefront campsite for a simple and serene getaway on the shores of Cheney Reservoir. The Wichita Point Campground offers front row campsites along the lake with showers and restrooms nearby, so you can be just rustic enough without turning into a full on lake crea Read more...
Grab your boat, the fam, and your home on wheels (or a tent if that’s your style), and head down to Heimerman Point for some sweet camping along the shores of the Cheney Reservoir. Primitive sites all sit along the shore closest to the water and the RV friendly, water and electric sites sit further back. Sites #49 to 55 are RV sites set away from Read more...
After days spent boating and swimming in Cheney Reservoir come back to your front row glampsite for some stellar nights overlooking the water. At the Marina Campground you can score a waterfront RV site with water and electric hookups for some quality leisure time with all the comforts you can muster up. This smaller grouping of sites near boat ra Read more...
At M&M Point campground you won’t find oodles of colored chocolate candy, but you will find a boatload of primitive campsites with front row views of the Cheney Reservoir. There are showers here for you to wash off the lake water after days spent swimming and boating in this giant water fun zone. For some solitude try to score sites #39 to 40 Read more...
Its time to plan that boating and camping extravaganza of your dreams. At the North Loop Campground at Cheney Reservoir you can camp in style for a few days of ultimate summertime fun with the whole fam. This RV friendly spot has water and electric hookups so you can relax in comfort and keep your camera charged and your stereo bumpin (respect you Read more...
Motor boats are sooo last century. Maybe its time to leave the loud rumbling motors behind you and take a new approach to lake recreation with the Ninnescah Sailing Area. Here you can camp and mingle with your fellow like-minded sailors, join the Ninnescah Sailing Association, and get involved in the regattas and club activities on the Cheney Rese Read more...
Pull up to Smarsh Creek campground with your camping crew and your furry friends (this area is pet friendly!) to set up a comfy homebase in your RV with water and electric hookups. There are primitive campsites for those that prefer to keep it simple, and there are showers nearby if you don’t consider a lake swim as adequate daily maintenance. Spe Read more...
Calling all vitamin D deficient humans (which is pretty much everyone!). Come on down to Hobie beach for some serious sun drenched fun in the form of front row lakeside camping along the shore of Cheney Reservoir. This primitive camping area has showers nearby, and ample opportunities to get on the water if you have a boat or jetski. If not, lizar Read more...
After days spent swimming in the cool and refreshing waters of Cheney Reservoir hop up the hill to your campground for a few nights of relaxing and family bonding. It will be your cure for the summertime blues. Giefer Hill Campground has primitive campsites with showers nearby and swimming areas within site so you can take a dip any old time you p Read more...
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Notable campgrounds
Notable campgrounds
Tips for snagging a campsite
When to go
The best time to visit Cheney State Park is during the spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its most vibrant. Summer months can be quite hot, making it less ideal for hiking and outdoor activities. Winters are generally quiet, offering a peaceful escape, though some facilities may be limited.
Know before you go
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