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3401 State Park Road Northeast, Bemidji, MN 56601
Families after a swim-and-hike combo will do well here: the sandy Lake Bemidji beach is genuine, the bog boardwalk with pitcher plants is a real highlight, and clean showers plus free Wi-Fi make it comfortable. Canoe and kayak rentals on-site mean you don't need to haul gear.
Large RVs over 30 feet will find roads and sites tight, reviewers flag leveling issues and cramped neighbors. Sites near the bathrooms get steady foot traffic cutting through. Privacy-seekers on a July weekend will be disappointed.
Context for the broader area surrounding Track Chair Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.
<A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Facility.jsp?fac_Name=Cheney+Dam">Cheney Dam</a> and Reservoir, features of the <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/projects/Project.jsp?proj_Name=Wichita+Project">Wichita Project</a>, are on the North Fork of the Ninnescah River about 6 miles north of Cheney and 24 miles west of Wichita, Kansas. The site is at the common intersection of the boundaries of Kingman, Reno, and Sedgwick counties with portions of the dam lying in all three. Nearest main highway, U.S. 54. Nearest major city, Wichita. The lake has approximately 9,500 water surface acres, 7,400 land acres and 67 miles of shoreline. Accessible from numerous roads. Several boat ramps, camping facilities. Predominate species include crappie, catfish, and striped bass. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_cheney.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a>
From Wichita, take U.S.Highway 54 west to 251 north.
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Late spring through early fall brings the best conditions, with summer highs in the 70s–80s and nights in the 50s–60s. Lake temperatures reach the mid-60s to mid-70s by July and August, the busiest months for swimming and boating. The bog boardwalk shows its most active plant life in early to mid-summer. Fall offers fewer insects and likely good color, though the campground sees lighter use. Winter opens the park to cross-country skiing and snowmobiling, but specific winter camping reports are sparse. Mosquitoes and horseflies appear in summer, especially near water and wetlands.
Trails and bog walk remain appealing in fall; pleasant temps and likely good foliage.
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Campground offers free WiFi in the campground and visitor center, potable water, modern restrooms and showers, picnic tables and fire rings at sites, a sandy swimming beach and accessible fishing pier; firewood is sold at the ranger station and a dump station is available. Reservations are required for campsites.
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