World's Largest Ball of Twine
Cawker City, KS
Over 8 million feet of sisal twine and still growing. Visitors are invited to add a strand at the annual Twine-a-thon.
- Nearest town
- Cawker City, KS
- Category
- Roadside oddities
- GPS
- 39.5092, -98.4337
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Glen Elder State Park Kaw CampgroundCampsite4 mi from World's Largest Ball of Twine
- Glen Elder State Park Kiowa CampgroundCampsite5 mi from World's Largest Ball of Twine
- Glen Elder State Park Kanza CampgroundCampsite5 mi from World's Largest Ball of Twine
- Glen Elder State Park Cheyenne CampgroundCampsite5 mi from World's Largest Ball of Twine
All campsites in Kansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is World's Largest Ball of Twine?
World's Largest Ball of Twine is in Cawker City, KS, at GPS 39.5092, -98.4337. It is about 65 mi from Hays.
Can you camp near World's Largest Ball of Twine?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Glen Elder State Park Kaw Campground, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 4 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near World's Largest Ball of Twine?
Places worth a stop nearby: Mushroom Rock State Park (58 mi), Sternberg Museum of Natural History (61 mi), Coronado Heights (72 mi) and Cheyenne Bottoms (73 mi).
When is the best time to visit World's Largest Ball of Twine?
The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)