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Equine Estates Rustic Horse Ranch

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Once an old property of the railroad, then old dairy farm, now the property of a retired Army combat veteran: Equine Estates Rustic Ranch has over 80 acres of land and hosts the beauty of the Flint Hills of Kansas, seclusion of the great outdoors, and yet the location to all the amenities of the city just minutes away. Located just minutes from interstate 70, our home is easily accessible for the travelers both near and far. Our property can accommodate trailers with water and electric, tents, or even stay in one of our Glamping Bell tents or Rent a Tents.

Blue Vista KS Lakeside Getaway

Blue Vista is a hidden gem that we are so happy to share with the world.  Nestled in the Flint Hills of Kansas, we offer beautiful natural terrain and breathtaking lake views with a touch of luxury.

View from the top of the hill where the restroom for this site are located. 

Gorgeous view with the restrooms, etc for the lake view sites. 

Manhattan

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Camp near the core of Kansas’s Flint Hills in Manhattan.

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Blackthorn Retreat

The most unique feature of this property is that it was unaltered for the last 50 years. Purchased in 2015 by us  for use in outdoor skills instruction as Blackthorn-USA. In 2018 we developed Blackthorn Retreat as a private campground. Densely wooded and home to many animals this property is unlike any other place in the area.It was, and is, our intention to create campsites and usable space without the use of heavy equipment to maintain the natural setting and diverse wildlife habitat. While we are now altering the property, we are working with our land as opposed to forcing it to our will.Come see us. Adventure awaits!

Solar powered outdoor shower with pressurized hot water.

Cooking structure and wood fired pizza oven.

The property is huge, and things like this are scattered throughout.

My tent at night. Dave has a charging and light station set up under the tiki hut - I also liked it for the increased protection from ground moisture. This was one of the driest spots!

Pink Gravel Campsites

This new mini campground is nestled in the small rural town of Dwight, in northern Morris County, Kansas.  It's a perfect place to stay during your back road adventure as you travel through Kansas.  In 2024, we are working to improve the experience with picnic tables, a permanent fire pit and shaded areas.

Enjoy exploring all the corners of our small town on two feet or two wheels.  Enjoy being a guest at Sunday morning worship at the Dwight Community Church,  have a picnic in the City Park, visit the Library or schedule a visit of the Swartz School museum. 

Dwight is minutes from Ag Heritage Park and Museum in Alta Vista; the historic Council Grove with shopping, restaurants, lakes and Flint Hills Nature Trail; or Fort Riley Army Base, home of the Big Red 1.

Our campground geared toward short stays for those looking for a quiet, safe place for a pit stop or for spending a weekend to attend a nearby event.

TOWNS 1 HOUR OR LESS from us:

Alta Vista - 7 miles - by way of HWY 4

White City - 10 miles - by way of HWY 4

Council Grove - 18 miles - by way of HWY 4 and 177 South

Junction City/Fort Riley - 19 miles - by way of HWY 57

Herington - 30 miles - by way of HWY 4 and 77

Manhattan - 34 miles - by way of Hwy 4 and 177 North

Milford Lake - 40 miles - by way of Hwy 57 and 77

Abilene - 45 miles - by way of HWY 57 and I-70

Emporia - 52 miles - via Council Grove to Hwy 56 to Road F.

Topeka - 63 miles - via Hwy 4 to 177 to I-70

Pull through or back in, we have the space.

Eagle Ridge Ranch

Just minutes off of I-70 Eagle Ridge Ranch is.a working regenerative agriculture ranch with multiple species of livestock living within rolling pastures vast crop fields multiple tree lined creeks. Self service farm stand with meat and eggs raised on the farm.
  Opportunities to view a working regenerative ranch or just get away in solitude.

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