Campgrounds and RV parks near Haven, KS

Cheney Reservoir is the main draw. The lake supports boating, fishing, paddling, and swimming, with a beach area open during summer, though no lifeguard is on duty. The west shore also hosts the Ninnescah Sailing Association, and the reservoir is known for consistent winds that draw sailors and windsurfers. Sand Hills State Park has eight interconnected trails spanning 14 miles that wind through the dunes and varied habitats, offering hiking, walking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and bird watching. Fourteen campsites include horse pens made up of two 12 by 12 foot pens, listed as Prime Sites with a small additional fee. In Hutchinson, about 20 minutes north, families can visit the Cosmosphere space museum and Strataca, the underground salt museum. The Kansas State Fair each September draws large RV crowds, so book early if visiting during fair week.

Spring brings green prairie, wildflowers, and the region's wettest stretch. It is also peak severe-weather season. The month of May sees the most tornadoes in Kansas, followed by June and April, while November through February see the least. RV travelers should camp with a NOAA weather radio and know the nearest shelter. Summer runs hot and humid, with afternoon thunderstorms common. Cheney Reservoir fills with boats on summer weekends and holiday periods, and state-park utility loops book out well ahead. Fall is the most comfortable stretch, with cooler nights, lower humidity, and steady lake fishing through October. Winter camping is possible but pared down. Cheney State Park turns water off for the winter season at all utility campgrounds, bathrooms, shower houses, and dump stations; electric remains available and the park is still open to camp, and the only campground with both water and electric in winter is Smarsh Creek, sites 96 to 115. All winter sites are first come, first serve, with no online reservations or payments available; campers stop by the park office or use self-pay for single-night stays.

Terrain is flat to gently rolling, so towing and leveling are straightforward at most private parks. At Sand Hills, some campers report unlevel pads and recommend bringing extra blocks. The park features 64 utility sites, with 44 offering water, sewer, and electricity and 20 with water and sewer only, and all sites have 50-amp service. At Cheney State Park, hookup loops vary by amperage. Lakeview, Marina, and North Loop offer 30-amp electric with water, while Smarsh Creek, South Loop, and Heimerman Point offer 50-amp electric with water. The park also offers 12 modern rental cabins ranging from one-bedroom units sleeping up to six to two-bedroom cabins sleeping up to 10. Expect wind. Cheney Reservoir has been ranked among the 10 windiest lakes by Windsurfing Magazine. Awnings should be retracted when not in use, and low-profile setups handle spring gusts better. Cell coverage is generally reliable along US-50 and around the reservoir.