Horsethief Reservoir Campground

The Great Outdoors

Hodgeman County State Park is one of the closest natural parks when you're camping at Horsethief Reservoir Campground. It is only about 20 minutes' drive east of the campground. The 500-acre park surrounds a lake, with lovely scenic views and excellent recreational opportunities. It's a great place for fishing and hunting. Anglers will have a chance to hook channel catfish, largemouth bass, and bluegill, and hunters can scope out white-tailed deer, rabbits, and waterfowl.Cedar Bluff Reservoir is an hour's drive north of the campsites at Horsethief Reservoir. The lake is a popular boating and fishing destination in this part of Kansas. While you're here, you can also check out the gorgeous Cedar Bluff State Park, which is divided into two unique areas. In addition to fishing, you can also enjoy water sports like kayaking, jet skiing, water skiing, and more. The state park has playgrounds, picnic shelters, and campsites. The incredible landscape is great for photography and relaxation on the shore.Cheyenne Bottoms Refuge is less than two hours' drive east of the campground. This unique refuge is the most important shorebird migration point in the United States, with almost half of the bird population stopping here during their travels. It is also the largest marsh in the United States. During your visit to this massive wetland, you may also encounter raccoons, deer, beavers, muskrats, and more. You'll find the best view of the refuge from the overlook platform; don’t forget to bring your binoculars and cameras for fantastic bird watching opportunities.

Exploring the City

For some city conveniences while you're camping at Horsethief Reservoir, you can drive ten minutes east to Jetmore. The small town is home to a handful of restaurants, and there are a couple of gas stations and stores stocking grocery items. Dodge City offers a broader selection of stores and restaurants.When RV camping in the area, you can see several exciting attractions. The Haun Museum is located in the first stone house built in Jetmore. The historical buildings belonging to the museum are all constructed with limestone and still have an authentic look. The museum illustrates the daily life of the region's first settlers, their houses, school, businesses, and more. Learn about local history by viewing the artifacts and memorabilia on display.Boot Hill Museum is located in Dodge City. This historical museum highlights various aspects of Dodge City’s history. The museum is open year-round and has many programs for children and visitors of all ages. The interactive exhibition has many interesting historical artifacts on display, including objects, photographs, and more. When visiting the museum, you can shop at the general store. Consider picking up some of the store's famous fudge while you're here.Dodge City is also home to a large water park. This incredible place is perfect for a full day of fun when you've got kids along for the motorhome rental ride. The park features a splash area, a lazy river, rapids, numerous slides, a large swimming pool, and so much more. There are also shaded sites for relaxation, and snack bars for a quick lunch. The large pool is perfect for competition swimming and recreation, with double drop slides, a family slide, and lap swimming lanes.Plan to spend your next RV rental vacation near Horsethief Reservoir, and you can enjoy all that this region of Kansas has to offer. Book a camper rental in Hodgeman County today.