24 November 2023
TOPEKA (KSNT) – Outdoor enthusiasts won’t have to wait much longer to start reserving their camping spots at one of Kansas’ many state parks.
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) said people can start reserving camping spots for 2024 beginning on Dec. 1. On this day, annual permits for Kansas State Parks will be up for grabs online, at state park offices and at license vendor locations. Starting on Dec. 1, people can begin purchasing any of the following:
Annual vehicle permit – $25
Annual vehicle permit for senior or disabled residents – $13.75
Unconventional vehicle permit – $52.50 (Available at state park offices)
Annual camping permit – $202.50 (The price increases to $252.50 if purchased after April 1, 2024).
14-day camping permit – $112.50
Starting at noon on Dec. 8, campsite reservations for dates between April 1 and Oct. 31 will be open for the following state parks:
Cedar Bluff
Cheney
Kanopolis
Meade
Milford
Perry
Pomona
Prairie Dog
Sandhills
Tuttle Creek
Webster
Campsite reservations for the other state parks will open at noon on Dec. 15. These include:
Clinton
Crawford
Cross Timbers
Eisenhower
El Dorado
Elk City
Fall River
Glen Elder
Hillsdale
Historic Lake Scott
Lovewell
Wilson
For additional information on camping at one of Kansas’ state parks, consider checking out the CampItKS mobile app. A full list of all Kansas state parks can be found by clicking here. To learn which Kansas state parks are the most popular with guests, click here.
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