Arkalon Park

Rules

Long Term Stays

Please contact the campground directly regarding the possibility for long term accommodations (contract workers, etc.).

Camp Host Hours

Camp host office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Disorderly Conduct

Disorderly conduct will not be tolerated. Upon first offense, violators will be expelled permanently from the facility.

Firearms

The discharging of firearms is prohibited.

Hunting Prohibited

No hunting.

Vehicles

Vehicles on graded roads only.

Speed Limit

Speed limit is 30 mph in park, unless otherwise posted. Speed limit is 5 mph in campground.

Fireworks

Fireworks are strictly prohibited.

Pet Rules

Pets must be on a leash at all times.

Fire Rules

Fires in grills and designated areas only.

Swimming Prohibited

No swimming.

No Littering

$500 to $1,000 fine for littering.

Wildlife

Cattle and wildlife have the right-of-way.

Trees

Cutting of standing trees is prohibited.

Consumption

Consumption of cereal malt beverages is permitted in campground and fishing areas.

ATV's, Go-Carts, Dirt Bikes, Etc.

The use of ATV’s, go-carts and dirt bikes is prohibited.

Firewood

Firewood cannot be removed from the campground.

Glass

No glass containers allowed.

Map

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Area Tips

Arkalon park is named after the town of Arkalon that was founded in 1888 at the Cimarron river crossing of the Chicago, Kansas and Nebraska railway, a part of the Rock Island. Town lots were cheap, and people flocked in by the hundreds. However, the deep sand of the area was a serious handicap to the movement of horse-drawn freight, and the town never succeeded in establishing itself as a profitable marketing point. It was sustained for years by the large stockyards but by the 1920's most of the population had gone.

There is a wonderful view of the Mighty Sampson of the Cimarron Railroad Bridge that is still in use today.  The bridge was a new design, built in 1939, out of necessity after three different bridges at this location colapsed during a span of two decades.  The bridge is 113 feet above the river bed (which is now almost dry), 1269 feet long, and is a floating bridge.  It sits on pylons but is not actually attached to them.  It was a contender for the 8 wonders of Kansas Architecture award.     

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Reviews Leave a Review

Jim Bradley

5.0

Although in the middle of nowhere this facility is first rate. Large sites, good hookups, covered picnic tables, trees, playground, nature trail, clean restrooms. Also tornado 🌪 shelters in case of an emergency. Highly recommend.

June 21, 2022

Campground Response

Thank you Jim, glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for stopping by to see us. Please come back again, we would love to see you.

Barbara Dailing

5.0

This our very favorite place to go!! We choose this park because it is local; only have approx. 20 miles to travel, but even more so because it is beautiful, quiet and a good place to just relax. You can usually see turkeys in the campground morning and evening and an occasional deer close to the campground. It is a great place for the Grandkid's to come and play. There is a very nice playground for them and lots of good, green grass for them to run and play in also. It is just a peaceful, calm, relaxing place to be. I hope they get the ice situation figured out. Although they charge a little more than in town, it is worth it to be able to get the ice on site.

June 10, 2022

Campground Response

Barbara thank you for your wonderful review. Our terrific staff and volunteers work very hard to keep the park in good condition. We would also love to get the ice situation resolved.

Karen Pfeifer

5.0

Beautiful clean well maintained site. Lovely restrooms with hot showers. The road in is rough but easy for any vehicle. Highly recommend this place! We’ll stay here again anytime passing thru. Also nice to see locals enjoying it as a picnic site.

June 02, 2022

Chris Shade

5.0

Arkalon is a nice park a little hidden gem. Most sites have big tree, which are helpful in the extreme temperatures. Nice grass area for the kids to play as well as a playground. Sites have level concrete pads, fire rings and lots of firewood available for campfires. There are hiking trails throughout camp area. Camp host was congenial checked on us daily to see if we needed anything. Bathroom area was clean and in good working order. Ice machine wasn’t filled with ice but not far into town.

June 01, 2022

Kendall Kingsland

5.0

We had a great experience. It was nice to see all of the kids out playing in the water because it was so hot. The firewood already being there is always nice. The only minor inconvenience would be that they did not have any ice, that was always really handy.Overall very clean and well kept park!

June 01, 2022

Campground Response

I am very pleased you had a great experience. We work hard to keep the park in good condition. It is also disappointing to us that we can not provide ice to our customers. I am working on other solutions to get our ice cooler filled.

William Poppler

5.0

Amazing hidden gem of a campground! Larry was very welcoming and knowledgeable!

May 21, 2022

Campground Response

Thank you. It was a pleasure having you stay at our campground. Hope to see again

Emily Waters

1.0

Wasn’t able to get there due to construction.

May 04, 2022

Campground Response

Emily, sorry you couldn’t find the park. We do go to the highway and lead people to the park if campers request that.

Crystal Bashford

5.0

What a beautiful place. Well kept and beautiful. We will defiantly return.

May 02, 2022

Campground Response

Thank you very much. Hope to see you soon

Donald Hayes

5.0

A Great place to visit and relax! The camp host is a Great person! Accommodations are convenient, clean and welcoming...

April 19, 2022

Teresa

5.0

Nice campground. Very relaxing. We will be back

April 12, 2022

Doug Wolford

5.0

Great place, the camp hosts are some of the best people and the staff is the greatest. The campers that we have mean camping wear so cool to visit with.

April 12, 2022

Kathleen Puff

5.0

Beautiful campground with a extremely helpful host. Thanks for the great experience!

April 08, 2022

Campground Response

Thank you for your lovely review. I am so please that you enjoyed your stay at our park. I hope you have the opportunity to visit us again.