The Park Manager Mitch Schwartz needs some retraining on Customer Service and potentially park management. We got a pretty good scoop from a local explaining ( legitimized my complaint) the ill tempered Mitch and his Partner when discussing things like Park cleanliness, broken glass in the so called beaches- all which haven't been maintained for at least 3 to 5 years depending on who you talk to. Mitch the officer/ of sorts, had the typical can't handle truth from a customer attitude. I complained that they describe beaches and fishing within walking distance- while true, the beaches are littered and over grown with trash, diapers ( literally watch a staff on a cart look at the trash on the beach and keep going leaving behind the obvious diaper/ glass bottles and large liter bottle of coca cola right where my family was sitting at the tables). I described the beach conditions with broken glass, shown in my previous reviews online, and how nasty the beaches ( all 3) really were. Then, When I talk to locals, they describe the two officers as" hot heads that dont care". Apparently True- I was shrugged off and told the conditions were a " matter of opinion. Rather unprofessional to say the least. I have yet to hear from and of the council members ( I emailed all) and haven't seen a response. I ALSO contacted the New Director- no response. Apparently tax payers may not have a voice, but while the beaches look like crap and are unsafe for children, bare feat and all, the 40 empty pavilions aren't enough...they can put up new pavilions for the cabins but can't spend a grand or 2 to clean up their beaches. Terrible business planning and management. Terrible experience except for the camp hosts- and completely unprofessional. I may return but unlikely soon- that place looks run down. Ol Mitch said it himself, he " doesn't swim in that lake" No kidding. I bet his girls wpuld be caught on them beaches. read more

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Such a cute park! The employees are so nice, and the campsites are very spacious!!! We stayed in Heimerman Point right on the lake and it was gorgeous. We stayed Thursday to Saturday. On Thursday we were 1 of about 5 campers in the entire Heimerman Point Campground. By Friday, it was about half full and quite busy- this definitely seems like a campground enjoyed by many on the weekends. I did not visit the onsite bathrooms to comment on them, but the campsites were very clean, the firepits well taken care of, and I love how there are labels on the campsites with your name showing your reservation. The parking fee payments are very easy to complete. The dump station is a bit archaic compared to other campsites we have been to, but it worked for the what we needed- to dump. We did see park rangers driving around but did not interact with employees in person, only by phone when we made the reservation. read more

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Love it! We were able to drive right in and pick our spot and hook up. We're right by the lake with no one around so it's peaceful . Love it out here, my sister and her significant other live out here and they come to they lake in their rv as well every year. o and love the little store/ restaurant . The people are super sweet and very helpful. Thanks y'all read more

Lovely park 40 minutes west of Wichita. It was way off season and chilly and windy but what a beautiful place! Large sites, some with water and electric, some without. I imagine in season this place is busy with fisherman and families. They don't give any senior discounts unless you are a resident of Kansas. Still lovely. read more

Finding a large body of water in southeast Kansas is quite mind-boggling, but there it is, Cheney Reservoir. The park and dock are well taken care of, and there are a surprising amount of sailboats in the harbor. It's a great to spend a few summer days there. The skill sets of some helmers seem limited as a few sailboats with motors crapped out ... and they couldn't sail them to shore. The murky, muddy waters can get choppy as the high winds Kansas is known for whip up at times. As well, you are at the whim of Mother Nature: a drought has closed the park during the summer times you want to be there. Labor Day is great there. They have a killer fireworks show. Had a great time on the water! read more

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We rented 2 campsites together and they kept giving one of them away to other people. The camp cabin people that watch over us said it was a mistake and being a holiday trying to get anyone to answer the phone was impossible. When I finally did reach the office they said that it was ours and there was nothing they could do about them putting others on it because we should have called sooner. So we paid for July 2nd through the 8th and left on the night of the 6th and didn't get to use the campsite one time even though we paid the $10 a night for it. So beware because someone is double dipping on the payments. Better make sure you get to your site as soon as possible or you might pay for it and not get to use it. The lady on the phone for Cheney lake was kinda of rude and just put me off immediately. Nothing I can do. Yes there is. Refund my money for a site that kept getting rented to others when I already paid for it read more

Cheney State Park - Parks Near Me - Cheney, Kansas

Looking for a peaceful weekend with family and it was great except for a loud boat that just drove up and down the furthest East cove over and over. Don't know what was so fun but it must of been. Other than that it was a good weekend. read more

Great state park- go when it is NOT stormy! Store at west entrance, limited hours if not summer. read more

Cheney State Park - Parks Near Me - Cheney, Kansas

Absolutely love Cheney Lake! Just finished up celebrating my birthday weekend out at sailboat cove with a bunch of friends. Perfect weather. Friendly and approachable staff wherever you go. And if you get a chance stop in and see Lisa at West side bait shop and beer! Nicest people you'll ever meet and supporting small family owned business's is always a plus! read more

We have been going to Cheney Lake since we were babies, now 60 and I have to say...the lake is absolutely beautiful and staff is very nice too but the last time we camped at Heimerman the neighbors next to us had a crawfish fry. Them and their visitors thought it was ok to take over OUR CAMPSITE ALSO. We go to get away from the bs from the city and only ask to be respectful of others areas that THEY PAY FOR. We were at Cheney just for the day this past Saturday to have fun with our grandkids. I was very disappointed at how rude and unempathetic people are when trying to help others. There was a man there with his 2 grandsons from Kanopolis Ks. He accidentally backed too far in the lake and was trying to start his car. We were there loading our jet ski back on our trailer. We counted 6 people putting their watercrafts in the water and not one of them offered to help pull this man out of the water. My husband, being a great man! unloaded our trailer to the side and pulled this man out!! We even offered to tow his boat home for him. The man stated he had been stuck there for quite some time and how much he appreciated our help. Last year we broke down on the lake in our boat and not one person offered to help. With all the boats and people that are always at the lake no one is ever willing to help others and that disgusts me. So if you take your watercraft there and heaven for bid something breaks down, don't expect help from people there cuz you won't get it...of course unless we are there and will be more than happy to do whatever we can. read more

Cheney Lake is a very beautiful Lake. The State Park is well taken care of. ! We enjoyed an afternoon of bird watching and viewed a pair of huge cranes taking flight, The park offers a marina store, a ramp for launching our sailboat, clean restrooms and numerous picnic and camping areas. A sign about cabins caught our eye - we plan to check that out later! read more

One of Kansas's prettiest lakes. My first visit here. Every thing is so neat and orderly, I just love to sit and watch the wild life. Just now watching two cranes fly by reminds me of what a beautiful planet God made for us. Just wish man kind would realize how lucky we are and make a serious effort to preserve it read more

We stayed two nights at a cabin here prior to the Honey Badger 100-mile ultra road run. The cabins are small, very clean and comfortably hold 4 - one double for 2 people, and a bunk bed for 2 more. Micro and bar-size fridge, tiny sink. Card table and four plastic chairs. Bathroom has toilet and shower and access and shower size are fine for someone who's not super-sized. I think it would be a problem if you were pushing 250 - 300#, however. There is an in-wall AC unit that keeps the cabin FREEZING if that's your preference, even in the middle of July. Don't worry, you won't be hot. Nice screened-in porch plus concrete pad out back, fire pit and grill. Lots of interesting features at the park, most of which we didn't have time to check out -- a couple of different nature trails, for example. Note -- you do need to bring your own pillows, sheets, blankets, towels and toiletries. It's not a hotel or even a motel! Also note the cancellation and refund policy is much more restrictive than standard hotel/motel cancellation policy. read more