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Learn more about alerts →Stargazers, sunset chasers, and RV campers with full hookup needs will get the most out of this place. The open bluff terrain means unobstructed western skies all evening, and the newer bathhouse consistently earns praise. Weekday visits in summer hit the sweet spot before weeken
Shade matters to you, there's almost none, and midday sun on the exposed prairie is relentless. The beach at Lac qui Parle is rocky and often green-watered, so swimmers and stroller-pushing families with young kids will likely leave underwhelmed. Heavy mosquito seasons hit hard h
Context for the broader area surrounding Upper Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Cedar+Bluff+Dam">Cedar Bluff Dam</a> and reservoir is a features of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Cedar+Bluff+Unit+Project">Cedar Bluff Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program</a>, and is located on the Smoky Hill River in west central Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and wipers. The reservoir has approximately 3280 water surface acres, 8256 land acres and 50 miles of shoreline. Fishing season year-round.A snack bar is available.Hunting is available to the public for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. Special hunts can be arranged by application for youth, disabled, or family groups. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_cbks.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a> The Butterfield Overland Dispatch Historic Trail crosses at Cedar Bluff reservoir; some wagon ruts are still visible.
Located 15 miles south of WaKeeney, Kansas. Nearest highway is Kansas 283 and 147.
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Summer offers the warmest, most dependable weather for swimming, boating, and long evenings on the bluff. Expect daytime highs around 75–90°F and cool nights in the mid-50s to mid-60s°F. Water activities and full campground services peak then, and sunsets are most enjoyable. Moderate crowds arrive on weekends; weekdays stay quiet. Plan early for holiday weekends. Seasonal mosquito hatches can be intense. Pack bug spray. The exposed prairie means hot midday sun with no shade relief. Spring sees fewer crowds and wildflowers, though services may not be fully open yet.
Fall likely offers good views, cooler weather and attractive prairie colors.
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Upper Campground has a mix of modern and rustic amenities referenced in visitor reports: a newer bathhouse with showers and restrooms, drinking water, picnic tables and fire rings at sites, and services for RVs including electric, water and sewer hookups and a dump station. Wi‑Fi and cell service are reported by visitors, and pet policies are described as pet‑friendly.
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