2160 acres hosted by Chad And Cynthia T.
2 lodging sites · 15 RV/tent sites
Best Hipcamps in Kansas
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Hipcamp's 50 Favorite Places to Camp in the US
Named one of Hipcamp's favorite places to camp in 2025.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Natural features
Beach
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Waterfall
Select a site
Loading sites...
Reviews
99% Recommend2454 ratings · 1313 reviews
The campsite offers a serene escape with its spacious and private sites set against stunning natural backdrops. Hosts Chad and Cynthia are praised for their warm hospitality, ensuring campers feel welcomed and well-cared for. Wildlife enthusiasts will appreciate the frequent visits from animals like horses and donkeys, while the availability of fresh farm produce adds a homely touch. However, some visitors found the access roads challenging and noted the need for better communication about amenities.
Summary AI-generated from real reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
34 ft fifth wheel · With pets ·
50 - Tranquility View
We loved The campsite it was very spacious and right on the river, which was kind of dry, but I’m sure it’s very nice when they’ve had plenty of rain. The food they shared with us was very good and well prepared. Chad and Cynthia came to check on everyone several times to make sure they were satisfied with everything. I would recommend this ranch to anyone looking to get away from everything.
M
Mike P.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
22 ft campervan ·
20 - South Beach
Very kind, very helpful, and felt very comfortable. Beautiful landscape, quiet and there were two friendly horses we feed some apples to. Such a great find. Will be sharing this location with family and friends. Thank you!
K
Kathleen B.
1 review
THE JELLY IS YUMMY! Love the sand plum jelly they sell! That being said, the campsite was nice and quiet in a nice cozy section of trees in walking distance of the water! We had fun in the water and theres MANY crawldads in the water so if youre into eating them lol. The landscape is beautiful and the history of the region is amazing! It was a bit windy during our stay so we needed a bit more bracing of our tent but had fun!
J
Jacob K.
4 reviews
My husband and I stayed here for four nights at the Tranquility site. This was a fantastic hip camp experience! This beautiful ranch has horses, cows, a donkey, and a host of other wildlife as well as fabulous views. What’s even better is that Chad and Cynthia are amazing hosts! We truly found a gem of a place. Do yourself a favor and don’t miss out on this lovely place.
M
Melissa K.
2 reviews
Chad and Cynthia were great hosts! Easy to communicate with, super friendly, and a beautiful property.
Kids loved the friendly horses. Good views. And good shade for those hot sunny days!
M
Mike M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Cliff views, tranquil camp sites, communicating coyotes and great hosts. We always at C2T when heading west or back home. Don’t pass it up!
B
Bonita G.
24 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
43 - Battle View
It was a nice quiet place to get away. The river was more of a creek but a cool place to wade with our granddaughter. The cliffs were interesting and will go back to explore. A definite change of scenery from the flatter areas of Kansas.
K
Kevin H.
2 months on Hipcamp
C&C are very kind/hospitable and reply quickly to questions/concerns. 50a, we didn't have an adapter and he brought one asap. The Ranch is quiet and the farm animals visiting was great! Site 51 was beautiful when there's sun. It's on the edge of the plain and across the field are stunning cliffs. The spot only has trees on one side and KS is extremely windy, so no awning/canopy and there's direct sun, making it extremely hot and most of the day was spent inside. Due to wind and heat don't buy the wood package in June. Row's 50-52 are in a direct line and not private. Spots are spacious and fit a rv & trailer & a truck/trailer.
Cons: Roads are AWFUL. Saline River Rd is terrible and you'll think it can't get worse and then there's the driveway. It's extremely bumpy with lots of deep ruts. I don't know how we'd get in/out if it had rained. It's a ranch, bring bug spray, the biting flies are miserable and EVERYWHERE. One of the 3 porta potties was far away even as one of the closest spots. if you really have to go you'll have to drive. AT&T has no service and T-Mobile struggled.
False advertisement: the activities say hiking trails and swimming/paddling. The creek is not swimmable. Had to ask about it and was told lakes are 30 & 45 miles away. Hiking trails weren't cleared, he had to show us one and the 3 others weren't accessible. DANGEROUS! Not child/dog friendly. Had to climb through barbed wire, hike in knee length grass, and cactus were everywhere. Wouldn't stay again.
T
Triss D.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
42 - Cedar Grove
I enjoyed camping on Chad and Cynthia’s property. The river was a little low, but excellent to wade in to cool off. The campsites were spread apart and quiet. I definitely recommend camping here!
L
Laura H.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
My partner and I travelled from Florida to Alaska and back using hipcamp and this one was one of the few that didn’t just feel like a money grab. It was absolutely stunning property, well kept trails, the tent was well kept and clean. We went in the summer, so the only thing I would recommend is perhaps having a fan in the tent to keep us cool through the night. But the hosts provided firewood, and it was well into his property so we had a ton of privacy. Lots of wild life and in the evening, the fields absolutely lit up with fireflies. Easily the most peaceful hipcamp location we’ve used so far in our travels. And for future hip campers, the hosts even keep a menu of fresh food from their farm from veggies, homemade cinnamon rolls, and burgers and brats. We didn’t get a chance to try them but the thoughtfulness put in to the experience was lovely. Would definitely recommend to anyone needing to make a pit stop in Kansas in their travels.
P
Porscha W.
8 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2025
40 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
10 - Wanda's Place
This was a pretty place to camp, but we felt like the description wasn’t adequate to prepare us for what to expect. The gravel road to the camp is more rutted and potholed than we expected and we had to drive very slowly, carefully, and strategically to avoid bottoming out our rigs. The mosquitoes and deer flies made it difficult to spend time outdoors and the closest portapotty was a 4-5 minute walk from our campsite, which was fine for adults, but we didn’t feel like we could let our elementary aged daughters go by themselves. The host was very kind and gracious, he even served us pulled pork from his personal gathering he was having. I would just suggest that it be made clear that a high clearance vehicle is best for driving on the road (we were in a dodge ram and a sequoia both pulling trailers) and an outhouse closer to the RV sites would be helpful.
S
Sheena B.
9 reviews
Love this Place!!! Not far off I70!
Beautiful view, fun day hike on the cliff, safe & quiet, campsites are clean & spacious. I love the fire pit!
Chad & Cynthia were excellent host! We were very fortunate to be there on July 4th weekend and they provided a firework show off the cliff AND smoked a whole hog and shared a delicious dinner with all the campers! Truly an amazing experience that my kids and I will not forget!!
We hope to go back soon!
D
Dana R.
1 review
The directions were easy to follow. Upon arrival, they guided us directly to our spot. The host was so kind! They even fed us some fresh boat meat with delicious potato salad and baked beans.
The area is currently in a drought, so the river was dry. But the spot was stunning.
The bathroom was a couple of porta-potties that were cleaned and well maintained.
The only issue was the stinging flies. They absolutely swarmed us and were inescapable. I wouldn't review them poorly for it, since that's just part of the wildlife in the area. But it is important to note that this was an element of the experience.
Otherwise, fantastic spot. Would absolutely recommend.
B
Brian S.
2 reviews
We’ve been to a lot of Hipcamps, and this is probably the best. We usually go to single site places, but this is one multi site location that I would absolutely go back to. Chad said he has 17 sites right now. They are all nicely spaced along the edge of a river. About half of them have canyon walls on the other side of the river. We ran the loop & it’s probably 1.5 miles. There are a couple permanent tents that can be rented & several sites have hook-ups. Firewood, fire ring & picnic table provided. Lots of shade and open spaces. Porta potties are nice and clean. I would absolutely do the brat & burger dinner again and the bread and jam. Chad was super accommodating. We were just passing through but trying to figure out another reason to go back! Only about 20 min off of I70 & Hayes is a nice little town with a Walmart if needed.
M
Megan I.
12 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
20 - South Beach
Nice setting and friendly hosts. Would stay there again.
D
David H.
6 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
This was my 4th stay with Chad and Cynthia and it never disappoints! Such a beautiful peaceful private space. I can’t wait to go back!
Vicki W.
23 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
12 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
45 - Custer Crossing
Great location, not too close to your neighbors and lots of wildlife and ranch animals.
C
Cameron K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Fabulous stay! Lovely space and super responsive hosts.
A
Ashley S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Do not miss this place or her food!
12 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
40 - Limestone Echo
This place is magical, do not miss it. We danced with the firefly’s under a blanket of stars with a crackling fire and a soft breeze. We ordered the hamburgers (with homemade pickles!), bread and jam (so good!) and cinnamon buns. Do not miss her food. It is extraordinary. The burgers were so insanely good that I asked him if I could buy some chuck from him which I could. He explained to me how they raise their cattle and it was so refreshing. They grass feed their cattle, don’t finish them off with corn and work to make every day they live a happy one. He also told me that they let the cattle live one year longer than normal because it makes the beef taste better! This place made us so happy!!
J
Jenny D.
2 reviews
Beautiful setting! Very quiet! But needs a little work on the roads to the campsites, as they are very rutted and make it difficult for motorhomes to safely get there without knocking off their automatic levelers.
G
Gerald M.
1 year on Hipcamp
The property was beautiful. It was unfortunate that we came and went in a crazy wind gusts. Therefore we didn't have time to explore and play but we will definitely be putting this one on the return list. The oven hot fresh cinnamon rolls in the morning was another perk. Chad was such a great host and stayed up late to see us in well after checkin hours.
K
K K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
50 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
10 - Wanda's Place
Beautiful natural riparian landscape. Lots of privacy and shade. Level campsites.
B
Bevil H.
7 reviews
My dad and I went on a cross country camping trip and I have to say that this site was one of the best we have stayed at so far. The family was super nice and helpful, which created a very hospitable environment. The specific site Cedar Grove was absolutely beautiful with a view of the river and bluff while still managing to feel extremely private. This is definitely a place that I recommend to others! One thing that I would like to note is that we have stayed at many different campgrounds and while they can be beautiful, sometimes you don’t sleep very hard because of being worried about your environment. But I have to say that this place combined with the amazing hosts made you feel very safe and able to get a good nights sleep. This place is great!
K
Katelyn P.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
19 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
40 - Limestone Echo
The hosts were friendly and helpful and the property was beautiful. We hope to come back again!
J
Jason V.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Great Host- very understanding
14 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
50 - Tranquility View
Kansas wind can be very unpredictable. C2T Ranch Owners, Chad and Cindy, allowed our family to rebook to another weekend when Mother Nature blew with 20-50 mph winds all weekend. Thank you Chad and Cindy for being so understanding.
Looking forward to our camping weekend with you.
L
Lori A.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
40 - Limestone Echo
Great camping! Private, clean and out of the way camping!
A
Andy B.
1 month on Hipcamp
Very nice property. Friendly & accomodating hosts. I would absolutely stay here again if I'm ever back in the area. I wish we could have stayed longer to enjoy more of the property.
D
Deb M.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
36 ft Class C · With kids ·
51- River View
Chad and Cynthia are fantastic hosts. Their property is perfect for all sorts of camping. We stayed at one of the rv electrical available sites, river front I believe, we were just passing through but will return for an extended stay at some point. The jelly was awesome too!!
G
Geoffrey B.
4 reviews
Take the UTV tour with Chad and get the cinnamon buns if you’re there on a weekend! So much cool history, especially beautiful land unique within Kansas and away from highways/lights you don’t have to imagine very hard to transport yourself to 1870! Support this regenerative cattle rancher sharing his slice of heaven with the rest of us!
G
Greg L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
18 ft campervan · With pets ·
50 - Tranquility View
There's only 1 problem I've had after staying there 4 times in a year. I now compare all other places to their's, while great for them, bad for others. Would I stay there another 4 times, absolutely!
Each time I arrived, Chad was there ready and waiting. If you're on the fence, stay there, if you've been before you know what I'm talking about.
K
Kress W.
4 reviews
Location
Plainville, Ellis, Kansas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Chad And Cynthia T.
Joined in February 2020Things to do nearby
Similar campgrounds nearby
Campers also viewed...
Related Searches
Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.