Santa Fe Lake

Stayed in our RV while working in Wichita. $15/DAY PLUS $7/day vehicle fee for 50 amp service, no water or sewer, but available to fill water tank on site. Great caretakers, lots of grass and trees, showers (for a fee), sandy swimming beach, paddleboard rental. Really pretty campgrounds by the lake. For GPS, look for Butler County State Park, not Santa Fe Lake.
4 8 years ago (29-05-2018)

I love heading out to Santa Fe lake. Only about 25 minutes east of Wichita. Two sand beaches cordoned off from the boating area. Weekend paddle board and kayak rentals. Many lakefront campsites and picnic areas. A well maintained hiking and single track mountain biking set of trails wind through the woods and along the lake and fields. The trails are the main reason I bought my season pass, about $40 or $6 a car every time you visit. Well worth the fee, the staff is very nice and fun stuff to do every season
5 9 years ago (29-01-2018)

40 dollars for a season pass. Decent camping spots near the swimming area. Cool wooded area to explore
4 8 years ago (28-04-2018)

We had a wonderful stay at one of the tent sites here. The grounds were incredibly clean and well maintained. The lake and sunset/sunrise were absolutely beautiful. The park hosts were incredibly kind and helpful, and even dropped off the firewood we purchased at our site for us. Thanks so much! (And thank you for the "Lemon" cucumbers!)
5 9 years ago (26-08-2017)

Don't get me wrong it is a decent well kept tiny lake. Has a nice swim beach great for "family time". We have nicknamed this lake "Santa Fee" because there literally is a "fee" for everything. From the moment you drive in you are bombarded with signs stating "PERMIT REQUIRED!" and "ALCOHOL PROHIBITED!". What? No booze at a lake? And yes they enforce this. The lady at the front desk is very nice and friendly. The guy however that drives his little go cart around morning, noon, and night making sure everyone has all their "permits", and is NOT having fun, is a real downer. I've been going here since a kid and will not be returning. And yes you read correctly...NO ALCOHOL!
3 9 years ago (30-09-2017)