Prairie Dog Cabins

Cottonwood Cabin

Cottonwood cabin

If you have a cabin reservation, call us at 785-877-2953 within 48 hours of your arrival date, to get check-in information.

Prairie Dog State Park has rental cabins as an alternative camping opportunity. For your convenience, we offer two primitive and two modern cabins. Check-in time is 3pm. Cedar Crest and Cottonwood cabins are primitive cabins located adjacent to Prairie Dog campground. Prairie Dog and Eagle View are modern cabins with a fantastic view of the lake and located in close proximity to the public fishing dock. All cabins are available for year-round rental, 364 days in advance.

Cedar Crest Cabin

Cedar Crest Cabin

The two primitive cabins include heating, air-conditioning, refrigerator/freezer, and a microwave. Each primitive cabin sleeps  eight. Mattresses are provided, but you will need to bring your own bedding. One mattress in each primitive cabin is full size, all other mattresses are twins. During the peak season of mid April through mid October, shower and restroom facilities are close by, and a water hydrant is available at each cabin. During the off season, a vault toilet facility is within walking distance, but no water is available. No pets are allowed in the cabins and smoking is prohibited. Tents are not allowed around the cabin, and the exception is, one small kid's tent would be allowed for free.

You can also experience the beauty of the lake from the comfort of one of two modern cabins with most of the comforts of home. The cabins are one bedroom with two full-size beds in the bedroom. A couch and a twin-size murphy bed are provided in the living area. The modern cabins sleep five to six people. Kitchens have a small stove with oven, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee maker, pots & pans, dishes and silverware. Kitchen table and four chairs and picnic table and grill are also provided. Cabins have modern bathrooms with showers as well as air conditioning and heating. You will need to bring your own bedding, towels, & toiletry items. No pets are allowed in the cabins and smoking is prohibited in the cabins. No camping units (tents or campers) are allowed.

Cedar Crest Cabin
  • Type of Facility: Primitive Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 48.280 W99 56.694
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cedar Crest Cabin
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    The Cedar Crest Cabin is a primitive cabin that include heating, air-conditioning, refrigerator/freezer, and a microwave. The cabin sleeps at least eight. Mattresses are provided, but you will need to bring your own bedding. During the peak season of mid April through mid October, shower and restroom facilities are close by, and a water hydrant is available at each cabin. During the off season, a vault toilet facility is within walking distance, but no water is available. No pets are allowed in the cabin and smoking is prohibited.  

    Cedar Crest Cabin

    Cedar Crest Cabin

    Special Cabin Rules

    1. Consumption and/or possession of alcoholic liquor are prohibited. Cereal malt beverages with not more than 3.2% alcohol by weight are allowed, but no kegs.
    2. No smoking inside the cabin.
    3. The cleaning/field dressing of fish or game is not permitted in the cabin.
    4. Quiet hours are from 11p.m. to 6 a.m.
    5. Other camping units (campers and/or tents) are allowed in the area surrounding the cabin with the permission of the cabin renter. However, hooking up to the cabin’s electrical outlets is prohibited, and camping permits are required.
    6. The cabin, refrigerator, and microwave must be cleaned prior to departure and the trash removed from the cabin.
    7. Renter is responsible for cleanliness, and/or damages to the cabin upon check-out. Cleaning costs and/or damages will be charged to the credit card or PayPal account used to pay for the rental.
    8. Check Out time: 12:00 PM
    9. Pets are not allowed inside the cabins, and must be kept outside on a chain, leash not longer than 10’ or kennel.
    10. All State, as well as, Park and Public Lands regulations apply during the use of the cabin.
    11. Fires in provided fire rings only.

Cottonwood Cabin
  • Type of Facility: Primitive Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 48.245 W99 56.691
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cottonwood Cabin
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    The Cottonwood Cabin is a primitive cabin that include heating, air-conditioning, refrigerator/freezer, and a microwave. The cabin sleeps at least eight. Mattresses are provided, but you will need to bring your own bedding. During the peak season of mid April through mid October, shower and restroom facilities are close by, and a water hydrant is available at each cabin. During the off season, a vault toilet facility is within walking distance, but no water is available. No pets are allowed in the cabin and smoking is prohibited. 

    Cottonwood Cabin

    Cottonwood cabin

    Special Cabin Rules

    1. Consumption and/or possession of alcoholic liquor are prohibited. Cereal malt beverages with not more than 3.2% alcohol by weight are allowed, but no kegs.
    2. No smoking inside the cabin.
    3. The cleaning/field dressing of fish or game is not permitted in the cabin.
    4. Quiet hours are from 11p.m. to 6 a.m.
    5. Other camping units (campers and/or tents) are allowed in the area surrounding the cabin with the permission of the cabin renter. However, hooking up to the cabin’s electrical outlets is prohibited, and camping permits are required.
    6. The cabin, refrigerator, and microwave must be cleaned prior to departure and the trash removed from the cabin.
    7. Renter is responsible for cleanliness, and/or damages to the cabin upon check-out. Cleaning costs and/or damages will be charged to the credit card or PayPal account used to pay for the rental.
    8. Check Out time: 12:00 PM
    9. Pets are not allowed inside the cabins, and must be kept outside on a chain, leash not longer than 10’ or kennel.
    10. All State, as well as, Park and Public Lands regulations apply during the use of the cabin.
    11. Fires in provided fire rings only.

Prairie Dog Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 48.402 W99 56.661
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Prairie Dog Cabin
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    Prairie Dog cabin sleeps six (one double bed, a futon and a pull-down--“Murphy-type" bed), comes with a full kitchen (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishes, pots and pans and coffee pot), as well as table and chairs. Beds are fitted with mattresses only; you will need to bring your own bedding (full size sheets), pillows, soap, shampoo and towels. There are no television, internet or telephone hookups. Check in time is after 3 p.m. and check out time is noon every day, year-round. Exterior amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, water hydrant and an excellent view of the lake. The public fishing dock is located within an easy walk from the cabin. Please clean the cabins before you check-out and leave them as you found them for the next visitors. Other camping units (tents and/or campers) are not allowed in the area surrounding the cabin. 

    Specific Cabin Rules

    1. No smoking allowed inside.
    2. Pets are not allowed inside the cabins, and must be kept outside on a chain, leash not longer than 10' or kennel.
    3. DO NOT clean fish or game inside.
    4. Items not provided: linens, bedding or personal toiletry items.
    5. Cabin permits are valid from the date purchased to noon the following day, check in is at 3:00 p.m. and check out is at noon.
    6. Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    7. Other camping units (tents and/or campers) are not allowed in the area surrounding the cabin.
    8. Consumption of alcoholic liquor is prohibited. Cereal malt beverages with not more than 3.2% alcohol by weight are allowed, but no kegs.
    9. Trash must be removed from the cabin and discarded in dumpsters.
    10. All vehicles must have a vehicle permit and park in the provided parking areas; no vehicles are allowed off the road or paved parking areas.
    11. Fires in provided fire rings only.
    12. No cooking on the porch.
    13. All State, as well as, Park and Public Lands regulations apply during the use of the cabin.
    14. Renter is responsible for cleanliness, and/or damages to the cabin upon check-out. Cleaning costs and/or damages will be charged to the credit card or PayPal account used to pay for the rental.

Eagle View Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 48.383 W99 56.665
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Eagle View Cabin
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    Eagle View cabin sleeps six (one double bed, a futon and a pull-down--“Murphy-type" bed), comes with a full kitchen (refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishes, pots and pans and coffee pot), as well as table and chairs. Beds are fitted with mattresses only; you will need to bring your own bedding (full size sheets), pillows, soap, shampoo and towels. There are no television, internet or telephone hookups. Check in time is after 3 p.m. and check out time is noon every day, year-round. Exterior amenities include a picnic table, fire ring, water hydrant and an excellent view of the lake. The public fishing dock is located within an easy walk from the cabin. Please clean the cabins before you check-out and leave them as you found them for the next visitors. Other camping units (tents and/or campers) are not allowed in the area surrounding the cabin. 

    Special Cabin Rules

    1. No smoking allowed inside.
    2. Pets are not allowed inside the cabins, and must be kept outside on a chain, leash not longer than 10' or kennel.
    3. DO NOT clean fish or game inside.
    4. Items not provided: linens, bedding or personal toiletry items.
    5. Cabin permits are valid from the date purchased to noon the following day, check in is at 3:00 p.m. and check out is at noon.
    6. Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.
    7. Other camping units (tents and/or campers) are not allowed in the area surrounding the cabin.
    8. Consumption of alcoholic liquor is prohibited. Cereal malt beverages with not more than 3.2% alcohol by weight are allowed, but no kegs.
    9. Trash must be removed from the cabin and discarded in dumpsters.
    10. All vehicles must have a vehicle permit and park in the provided parking areas; no vehicles are allowed off the road or paved parking areas.
    11. Fires in provided fire rings only.
    12. No cooking on the porch.
    13. All State, as well as, Park and Public Lands regulations apply during the use of the cabin.
    14. Renter is responsible for cleanliness, and/or damages to the cabin upon check-out. Cleaning costs and/or damages will be charged to the credit card or PayPal account used to pay for the rental.