Glen Elder, Kansas

Glen Elder State Park

4.5 (558)
CabinPrimitive siteRV site
Glen Elder State Park

Accommodations on the property

  • Cabin
  • Primitive site
  • RV site

Location

2131 180 Rd, Glen Elder, Kansas, 67446

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What people say about their stay at Glen Elder State Park

Synthesized from 10 review mentions across 5 aspects.

  • Praised for

    Setting & Nature

    “Great place for an autumn camping trip.”

    2 mentions

  • Mixed signals on

    Cleanliness

    “The shower house could use a big cleaning on the outside.”

    2 mentions

  • Mixed signals on

    Host & Communication

    “Woman in the office was great”

    2 mentions

  • Criticized for

    Bathroom

    “you have to use a glorified out house that has no power”

    2 mentions

  • Criticized for

    Comfort & Sleep

    “a spider infestation… who doesn’t love relieving themselves over mounds of other peoples feces”

    2 mentions

Recent reviews

Jeffrey Dupont · ★★ · 11/22/2025 20:11:03 · outscraper-reviews

We chose Glen Elder to camp during our 2 week out of state hunting trip because Kanza Campground offers a shower house with hot water. When we arrived we were informed that the water heater was awaiting repair. A few days later the shower house was closed for the season. We called the regional headquarters to get and explanation and left our contact info but never received a call back. We were primitive camping. We will not be returning due to this experience.

Nick Troy · ★★ · 11/15/2025 18:18:58 · outscraper-reviews

I’ve stayed here two years straight for two weeks at a time. The first year the hot showers were broken 50% of the time. The second year 100% of the time with a sign saying they’re waiting on parts. Sign looked old so doubt that’s true. Other than that it’s a great place just don’t come expecting the hot showers. ***Update*** The day after posting this they closed the bathrooms completely. The decision came from the regional supervisor and only he can reopen them. These bathrooms are supposed to be open year round but were closed because the showers don’t have hot water. Right after he chose …

Jack B. · ★★★★★ · 10/27/2025 10:39:22 · outscraper-reviews

Just passing through for 2 nights but as usual our stay at a state park was just fine. We were right next to the lake, 40ftr w toad. Quiet, clean, 50 amp, good water pressure. Woman in the office was great, God bless her and God Bless America!!!

Candice Deneault · ★★★★★ · 10/21/2025 20:31:38 · outscraper-reviews

Great place for an autumn camping trip. We always enjoy the Ghostly stories and hay rack rides. Nice camp spots. The shower house could use a big cleaning on the outside. Cobwebs totally engulfed the outside light and corners of the entrance. Just needs a good power wash.

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Where is Glen Elder State Park located?

Glen Elder State Park is located in Glen Elder, Kansas at 2131 180 Rd.

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