McConnell AFB FamCamp

Check in is at Air Capitol Inn, where the folks are very nice and helpful. If you have pets take their shot record(s) with you to check-in! The new FamCamp is open ($18 per night). Large, level concrete sites with 20/30/50 amp water and sewer. The current watering system for the newly sodded grass leaves a lot to be desired. I had to put on my rubber boots to hook-up the utilities.

Great place for $14 a night. Yes, it is small. Yes, sites are close together. Big deal. Unless you're going to live there, the FamCamp is fine. Quiet place in private area. Big field behind the sites. The 50 amp power at my site's pedestal didn't work. Out comes the extension cord to the pedestal. Fixt. Yes, I reported the outage to Outdoor Rec. CE will fix it. Good water pressure at the sites. No cable or wi-fi. The antenna pulled in enough channels for me. Maybe when McConnell finishes the Krueger Rec Area (KRA) they'll have those additional amenities. If you fish, lakes at the KRA are within walking distance. Same with the base running trail, paintball field, frisbee golf and RC car course, though paintball, frisbee golf and the RC course get very little use.

I just spent two nights here at McConnell. The airman at the gate gave me directions to the famcamp which was easy to find. Its small, old, sites right next to each other, and there are absolutely no signs at the famcamp on how or where to register. I chose an empty site and set up, got my instructions on how to register from this website! The lady at the front desk was pleasant and helpful. She did say that at times the famcamp is full and calling ahead for a reservation is a good idea. She offered the hotel laundromat at no charge to do laundry. She also mentioned that if you have pets you must present their shot records in order to register. And the planned expansion is not ever happening as far as she knew, still in the rumor/talking stage. The camp itself is not really suitable for a big rig, and there are no sewer hookups. The cable tv outlet on the electric box is not hooked to anything hence is not functional, but the electric worked. The camp is located in a very pleasant and out of the way part of the base. Lots of grass, a couple of small lakes nearby. Base amenities are fine but be aware that the class VI store is overcharging outrageously. I was shocked at the prices and mentioned it to someone standing next to me with a clipboard. He turned out to be the beer distributor and said the manager was using an 80% markup vs. the 20% that was normal off base. Otherwise it was a quiet pleasant place to stop for a couple of nights, I'd stay there again.

Other posts here adequately describe the actual Fam Camp. The satisfaction this Fam Camp can provide depends entirely on what you want. There are "NO GUNS" signs at the main gate. It is quiet...we were the only ones there. There have been no updates as of April 2010. If you intend to boondock, this is great. If you want a dump site, BRING AN 18 INCH CROW BAR, A 15 INCH FLAT-BLADE SCREWDRIVER, and a good pair of heavy gloves, so you can get the man-hole cover (VERY HEAVY) off of the dump site at spot #1. WARNING---IT STINKS and you will need about 12 feet of discharge hose to reach. It is isolated from most noises. Staff at Air Capital Inn were courteous but some were not very knowledgeable about the RV Camp. I will not take a trailer there again. If I stay on base, it will be without the trailer. If I take the trailer, I will stay off base.

This is second time we have stayed here. No changes since last year. Small, but rural, quiet setting on base. There are a total of 10 sites, only 8 have water. Sites 9&10 share water with Sites 7&8, so have a long water hose in case you get 9 or 10. Site 1, 9 & 10 are grass, others are paved. No tall trees so satellite should work for TV. No individual sewer hookup, but dump site is adjacent to Site #1 and easy to get to. No WiFi, but Verizon data card works fine. Must go to Air Capital Inn, on your left in 2nd block when you enter Main Gate off of Rock Road. Pay up front, and check if you need to stop by when you leave - they told me no need to so long as I left by checkout time - 11AM. Nice people at the VQ (Air Cap Inn) where you check in. If not full, ask not to be next to someone as sites are fairly close. No nearby bathhouse, so be prepared to use your own or walk/drive to Shoppette or VQ if necessary. Decent value @ $14, year round, and in-town Wichita, KS. Lots of shopping - everything - nearby. Golf course and fitness trail adjacent, good outdoor location.

We just used this as an overnight stop, returning to Texas from leave. Not much to say other than clean and better armed security than other near by campgrounds. Was quiet overnight, but construction crews were working by 0700 across the field. We were the only ones there. Don't think it'd be to enjoyable if all the spaces were occupied as they are close together. Had to go to billeting to check in/out. Billeting is located at the 2nd left after you go through the main gate. Rock Road is still under construction, and is still a pain.

It has already been said about this campground. Word is they are going to improve the campground, but don't count on it. The gym is just as bad as the campground. I don't think the base is on the closure list, but it has the feel of a base that is. Just getting past all the road construction is bad enough. They are still working on Rock Road. You have to go pass it, and do a U turn to get back to it. Stay here if your passing through.

WalMart with hookups. I don't mind that there were no amenities, but I would like full hookups. Nothing more than a great level concrete pad with water, electricity, and rudimentary cable TV. The dump station is nearby. A little too expensive ($14.00) for what was offered. But better than nothing.

Agree with the other posts. This is not up to fam camp standards. The sites are pretty close together. We have double slides on one side and if there was a rig next to us with a slide on both sides you wouldn't be able to walk between them. 8 sites have water and electricity and two sites have only electricity and share water with sites one to two spots away and have to use a "T" fitting. Cable TV for local channels only and they come in as digital. Verizon air card works real good for internet. We could not find any recycling at the BX as previously mentioned. Good place for a short term stop, real quiet and peaceful. We were surprised to find only one empty site upon arriving this time of the year (Thanksgiving eve). However, the place never filled up.

Free laundry (and movie:) at the lodge - where you check in. That's the biggest plus at this small camp. Great for an overnight or so, or if you're busy doing things around the area (great things around Wichita for kids to do!), and NOT just staying at the CG. Sites are very close together - not room for even putting out our awning, and there is NOTHING for kids to do there; except "get into trouble" on the golf course (behind the sites) or nearby training ranges... The commissary wasn't as nicely "stocked" with organics, and the BX was small, but there was recycling in the BX paking lot.

I agree entirely with vdub. Only good for a one or two night stay. Not what we're used to on Air Force bases. I hope they upgrade when funds are available.

McConnell FamCamp is a dissappointment and definitly not up to AF standards, but help is on the way. Budgeted for FY09 is a million dollar upgrade that will increase the size of the park from 10 spaces to 29 and include full-service hookups to all sites. The upgrade was pushed back one year due to resources required for Iraq. The upgrade will include an on-site community center with showers, laundry, bath, and, eventually, game area and wifi. Wichita offers a lot in the way of entertainment and is a nice little city. Unfortunately, with the current situation, (the lack of sewer connections, no bath, and no laundry) it would be difficult to recommend this FamCamp for anything but a one or two night stop over. The base itself is very nice with a good BX and commissary.

It is presently a very small and obscure campground with only 9 or 10 back-in spaces. Most are nice sized concrete pads that are adequately spaced apart. They do have grills and picnic tables and a new concrete storm shelter and it is well illuminated at night. The campground is located in a remote area on the south and east side of the Air Base fairly near to Rock Road. They have electric and water at each site and a common dump station nearby.

They are supposedly in early 2007 adding 26 to 28 new pull thru campsites with concrete pads which will be in behind the present campground. These new campsites are also supposed to have sewer services at each campsite. Rumors are mixed about them also having a bathhouse/latrine building with an adjoining laundry and game room. The campground is located very near to the Shoppette/Service Station and the Commissary, Base Exchange, Bank and medical facility. We stayed there for a fairly lengthy period as both of my wifes parents were in very serious failing health and were hospitalized there in Wichita. Overall we felt that it was a very nice small Family Campground facility that should dramatically improve in the future.

The famcamp is to be upgraded to double the sites in 07. The flight pattern in on the other side of the base. The sites are just off of the east boundry road but not much traffic.