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C2T Ranch on the Saline River

Hosted by Chad · Plainville, Kansas
17 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 2160 acres
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1659 reviews
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Best Hipcamps in Kansas
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
Best tent camping in the US
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2026.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Big rig-friendly
Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.
You won't believe you are still in Kansas! C2T Ranch is a working regenerative cattle ranch, with over 4 miles of Saline River running through it. Amazing 150' tall limestone cliffs rise above river and several spring fed creeks feed into the river. There is hiking galore in the canyons or on the cliffs, fishing in the rivers, or bird watching on the native prairie above the cliffs. Fossil hunters can find a variety of fossilized shells, as well as native septarian and calcite for the rockhounds. Our picturesque, secluded campground has primitive and powered campsites, plus several glamping tent, all dispersed along an amazing horseshoe bend of the Saline River, each with direct river access. We're only a 20 minute drive north of Hays, Kansas and I-70, come visit us today!

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RV/tent sites

15 sites
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10 - Wanda's Place

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 60 ft
Campsite #10 is one of our premium RV sites, including electrical and water hookups. Nestled at the heart of our campground, the views are unbeatable! Easy river access, and a picnic table and firepit in the shade of huge, beautiful trees, makes this site unforgettable!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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20 - South Beach

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Site 20, South Beach, is a primitive campsite located at the bend of our river. This large site has a large sand beach, a swing, fire pit, and a picnic table in the shade of a magnificent 100+ year old cottonwood tree. We consider South Beach to be our best primitive site!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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50 - Tranquility View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 50 is a great RV site, with electrical and water hookups. From this site, you get amazing views of most of the campground, and the cliffs that border our campground! This site has easy river access, swings to play on, and a picnic table and fire ring in the shade.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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40 - Limestone Echo

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
If you are looking for amazing scenery, you can't beat Limestone Echo! Set at the base of our huge limestone cliffs, this primitive site has one of the best views on our ranch. With a picnic table, firepit, and close to toilets, you can't go wrong with this amazing site!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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42 - Cedar Grove

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 42, Cedar Grove, is a great choice for privacy and amazing viewsa! As the name indicates, this primitive site is nestled in a grove of cedar trees, has easy river access, and is near the toilet. You can't go wrong with the special site!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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45 - Custer Crossing

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 45, Custer Crossing, is a gem of a primitive campsite! Located at the very northern end of our campground, this site has easy river access with a large sand beach, plenty of shade trees, and is within easy walking distance to the toilet. Crossing the river gives hikers an easy trail up to the top of the limestone cliffs, and access to a historic battle field!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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43 - Battle View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 43, Battle View, is a primitive site located at the northern end of our campground. The unbeatable views and easy river access make this site a wonderful choice! An easy hike will take campers to the top of the limestone cliffs, and a historic battle field site! Toilet access is near by.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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30 - Raccoon Run

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Site 30, Raccoon Run, is a lovely primitive site nestled in a grove of trees. This site has easy river access with a sand beach, fire pit, and picnic table. Lots of privacy at this site!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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44 - North Beach

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 44, North Beach, is at the northern end of our campground. Beautiful scenery is a plus with this primitive site, along with easy river access and a sandy beach, and a short distance from the toilet. Crossing the river gives hikers an easy climb to the top of the limestone cliffs, and access to a historic battle site!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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22 - Lucky Lady

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 22, Lucky Lady, is a sweet little primitive site nestled in the trees. This site has easy river access, a picnic table and firepit, and a lovely view of the campground.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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32 - Twisted Sisters

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 32 is a primitive site, set among 3 large, twisted cottonwood trees. This site is within walking distance of the toilet, has a picnic table and firepit, and has plenty of room to spread out! River access is down a small bank.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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12 - Cynthia's Hollow

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
New site for the spring of 2025! Campsite #12 is one of our premium RV sites, including electrical and water hookups. Nestled at the heart of our campground, the views are unbeatable! Right on the river next to our event deck, this site has a picnic table and firepit in the shade of huge, beautiful trees.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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51- River View

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 51 is a great, open RV site, with electrical and water hookups. From this site, you get amazing views of most of the campground, and the cliffs that border it! This site has easy river access, swings to play on, and a picnic table and fire ring in the shade.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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11 - Rylie's Retreat

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 40 ft
Brand new site (spring 2025)! Campsite #11 is one of our premium RV sites, including electrical and water hookups. Nestled at the heart of our campground, the views are unbeatable! Easy river access, and a picnic table and firepit in the shade of huge, beautiful trees, makes this site unforgettable!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup
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52 - Eagle View

88%
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 45 ft
Campsite 52 is a great, open RV site, with electrical and water hookups. From this site, you get amazing views of most of the campground, and the cliffs that border it! This site has easy river access, swings to play on, and a picnic table and fire ring in the shade.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
Water hookup

Lodging

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Kansas Sunflower Tent

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed
Don't want to deal with the hassle of setting up a tent? Come stay at our Kansas Sunflower Tent! With everything you need for a relaxing visit, our 10x12 canvas tent has a queen mattress with bedding, 2 chairs, and a soft rug to make your stay a pleasant experience. Located close to the toilet, this campsite has a picnic table and firepit, along with a mowed trail that leads to the river and an amazing view from the bed. You'll look forward to waking up to that view!
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table
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Country Romance Tent

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Bell tent · Sleeps 4 · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet
Looking for a romantic getaway that won't break the bank? Our Country Romance tent is for you! Decorated in soft lavender and purple, this canvas bell tent has a queen size mattress and bedding, two chairs, and a soft rug. This site includes a picnic table and firepit, and a mowed trail that leads to the river. Toilet and shower tent is nearby.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Showers
Picnic table

Reviews

99% Recommend2034 ratings · 1659 reviews
C2T Ranch offers a tranquil and scenic camping experience, highly praised for its serene atmosphere and welcoming hosts. Many campers are drawn to the vast landscapes and the opportunity to explore trails and interact with nature, including the presence of horses and cattle. The hosts, Chad and Cynthia, are noted for their hospitality, often enhancing the stay with delicious homemade treats like cinnamon rolls. While most reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few campers have mentioned the roads could use some maintenance, especially for RV travelers.
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· October 2026
Tent ·
42 - Cedar Grove
Very much enjoyed my stay. Host was extremely timely at responding to my messages and very accommodating. The quiet here is unmatched. It was a very welcome break from the hotel scene.
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· October 2026
45 ft Class C ·
10 - Wanda's Place
The ranch was a beautiful camping setting. Quiet and peaceful and the scenery is amazing. Our only suggestion would be to improve the roads as we found it a bit rough on our RV due to pot holes.
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· October 2026
21 ft campervan ·
20 - South Beach
Great place!!
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· October 2026
Tent · With pets ·
44 - North Beach
Our group of 16, plus 3 toddlers and 3 dogs, had an absolutely amazing time at C2T Ranch! We couldn’t have asked for kinder or more welcoming hosts. Chad and Cynthia were responsive, thoughtful, and genuinely caring, making us all feel right at home. (I strongly recommend your get the cinnamon rolls!) The property is beautiful, and we especially loved having access to the river and exploring the fun trails. Hearing about the history of the ranch and seeing the cattle made the experience even more special. One of our favorite surprises was having two gorgeous horses come visit us nearby! C2T Ranch was the perfect place for our group to spend time together, enjoy the outdoors, and make wonderful memories. We’re already planning our next trip! We highly recommend this ranch to anyone looking for a beautiful, welcoming, and memorable getaway. Thank you, Chad and Cynthia, for making our stay so special!
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· October 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
20 - South Beach
We had another incredible weekend at the ranch. I love our October camping tradition. So peaceful, so beautifully maintained. Our hosts are incredibly kind and responsive. We always start our trip off with the burger basket and it is the best! We did lots of walking during the day and stargazing at night. Can’t wait to go back.
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· October 2026
Tent · With kids ·
10 - Wanda's Place
This is a beautiful property, and the campsites are very well maintained. Our host was very responsive, friendly, and helpful. Our kids thoroughly enjoyed exploring the property and finding crawdads at the creek.
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· October 2026
With pets ·
Kansas Sunflower Tent
We had camped here the week before but decided to glamp on the return trip, in the 31-degrees fall night. It was so easy to roll up for a good night of rest that was warm enough for all 4 of us + pup in the canvas tent. We woke up to a majestic silver prairie. Once again, a great find. Thank you Chad and Cynthia for providing this haven!
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· October 2026
Tent · With pets ·
30 - Raccoon Run
Such a gem. We set up camp and enjoyed a night on our journey from OK to CO. It was a perfect location and environment to share with 2 young kids and our dog.
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· October 2026
19 ft truck camper ·
40 - Limestone Echo
Great sites, easy access from I70, friendly hosts.
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· October 2026
32 ft Class C · With pets ·
50 - Tranquility View
Beautiful property, nice people, and fantastic burgers!
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· October 2026
Kansas Sunflower Tent
The Kansas Sunflower tent is the way to go if you need a bed while you camp! So spacious and comfortable! It's a bit noisy when it's windy, but that's just camping. The ranch is beautiful and worth exploring! I waded across the river to try to climb the cliffs, but saw a (super harmless garter) snake and freaked myself out, so I noped back to the tent :) I loved my stay, and will pay for the ranch tour next time so I can keep my feet up off the ground 🤣
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· October 2026
15 ft Class B ·
43 - Battle View
Thank you for a great night, stars were amazing. Quiet and beautiful!
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· October 2026
42 ft travel trailer ·
45 - Custer Crossing
Fantastic campsite! Great hiking, friendly hosts, and they even delivered warm cinnamon rolls to us the next morning…highly recommend this peaceful relaxing experience!
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· October 2026
55 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
10 - Wanda's Place
Wonderful camping experience! Will absolutely return for another visit. The host, Chad, was friendly and very helpful. The topography was glorious and the whole Ranch was beautiful. Our spot was level and huge with some Eastern Red Cedars that provided some excellent shade.
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· October 2026
21 ft campervan ·
20 - South Beach
A regenerative ranch in Kansas 30 minutes from I-70? Yes, and beautiful too. We were searching for a place to camp along our route across the country and pleasantly surprised to find this diamond! It’s so peaceful and works perfectly for our camper van. Definitely worth a stay!
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· October 2026
15 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
20 - South Beach
2nd time staying here and always a top spot on my list. Chad is very accommodating and responsive!
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· October 2026
30 ft travel trailer ·
50 - Tranquility View
Amazing setting, great hosts and a unique stay in the area. Book it!
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· October 2026
Tent ·
43 - Battle View
Chad is an excellent host and very understanding! I’ve camped out here twice now and WILL be back!
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· October 2026
With pets ·
Country Romance Tent
Great stay! Location was a good home base to check out some cool state parks in KS. Well kept and very scenic.
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· October 2026
15 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
10 - Wanda's Place
This is my favorite place to unwind. It is quiet. There is very little light so you can see the Milky Way. I drive 4 hours to get here and it's worth it!
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· October 2026
Quiet and peaceful place
Tent · With pets ·
42 - Cedar Grove
Definitely I will be back. Such a Beautiful and quiet place to camping. Owners were to kind and friendly.
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· September 2026
16 ft car ·
30 - Raccoon Run
I arrived late at night in the dark but the owner's gave me detailed instructions and I was easily able to find my spot. The property is beautiful and well-maintained.
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· September 2026
40 - Limestone Echo
Enjoyed it but might want to clean up a bit around the tent area of wisteria
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· September 2026
22 ft truck camper ·
10 - Wanda's Place
Chad was such a gracious host and the site was gorgeous and so secluded! Well worth the 20 minute veer off I70 during our travels.
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· September 2026
15 ft rooftop tent ·
40 - Limestone Echo
Second time here. Absolute gem. Wish there were more places like this!
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· September 2026
12 ft pop-up camper ·
12 - Cynthia's Hollow
Had a great time camping! We were able to get out and hike around the property and catch some incredible views of the saline river valley! Chad was very responsive to any of our questions and made sure we never ran out of firewood!! 12/10
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· September 2026
Country Romance Tent
Tent was clean and weather was beautiful! Thank you again!
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· September 2026
Tent · With pets ·
10 - Wanda's Place
Had a great time camping at C2T ranch! everything was just as described and the views and the peaceful setting were a welcome change from normal campgrounds! Chad and Cynthia were great hosts! would definitely recommend!
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· September 2026
With pets ·
Kansas Sunflower Tent
Beautiful campsite. My mom loved the glamping and there was plenty of room for me to pitch a tent nearby. Our dogs had a blast splashing around in the creek.
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· September 2026
10 - Wanda's Place
Wonderful campsite with great views and a relaxing atmosphere. Next time we come through Kansas, we will stay longer.

Location

Plainville, Ellis, Kansas, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Chad And Cynthia T.

Joined in February 2020

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