Cheney, Kansas, draws RV travelers to its crown jewel: Cheney Reservoir, a 9,500-acre playground for boating, fishing, and windsurfing. Five parks cluster around the state park's shores, offering sites from $10 a night. Camp here to wake up to rippling water and endless trails.
Cheney sits astride Kingman and Sedgwick Counties, orbiting the vast Cheney Reservoir where walleye bite hard and sailboats slice wind-whipped waves. Pretty Prairie Road leads to boat ramps buzzing with locals. The reservoir fuels summer derbies and winter ice fishing, while nearby Wichita Airport eases fly-in trips.
East Shore Camping Area in Cheney State Park suits budget hunters with 30-amp and 50-amp hookups, showers, and rates from $10 to $21. West Shore Area starts at $22 for fuller setups near the water. Cabins at $75 to $140 draw families craving air-conditioned comfort with lake views. Deweese Campground fits groups, pets, and big rigs with pull-through sites.
Cheney thrives on Cheney Reservoir, a 9,500-acre lake famed for walleye fishing, boating, and windsurfing. This body of water anchors the town's identity, drawing anglers from Wichita and beyond. State park trails and ramps make it a year-round hub for water sports and camping.
Cheney State Park houses four options: East Shore Area, West Shore Area, East Shore Camping Area, and Cabins; Deweese Campground rounds out the five. All hug the reservoir shores off Pretty Prairie Road. Expect hookups, showers, and waterfront views across budgets from $10 to $140 nightly.
Yes, Deweese Campground welcomes pets alongside group sites and pull-throughs. This spot caters to traveling packs near Cheney Reservoir. Other parks like East Shore focus more on hookups, but Deweese stands out for furry companions on leashes.
