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Kansas State Parks:More Than Meets The Eye
The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parksmanages 24 state parks across the state. Mostprovide utility and primitive camping, and
access to reservoirs, trails, and wildlife areas. A feware preserved natural areas, allowing visitors toenjoy unspoiled wild Kansas. Many parks hostannual events such as concerts, festivals, and com-petitions. Whatever your outdoor interest — hiking,camping, wildlife observation, fishing, bike riding,horseback riding, hunting, or just plain relaxing, aKansas state park has what you’re looking for. Ifyou’ve never been to a Kansas state park, use thisguide to find the nearest one. Visit our website forcurrent park fees at www.kdwp.state.ks.us or callone of the offices listed in the back of this publica-tion. If you haven’t visited a state park recently,look again. There’s a rich collection of outdooradventures waiting for you.
El Dorado State Park
Cross Timbers State Park
Cross Timbers State Park
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Cedar BluffCheneyClintonCrawfordCross TimbersEisenhowerEl DoradoElk CityFall RiverGlen ElderHillsdaleKanopolisLovewellMeadeMilfordMushroom RockPerryPomonaPrairie DogPrairie Spirit TrailSand HillsScottTuttle CreekWebsterWilson
LAND ACRES
NUMBER OF AREAS
ELECTRICAL ONLY(B)
NON-UTILITY SITES
RESERVABLE SITES (B)
A - AvailableB - Available at extra chargeC - Limited timesD - Fishing boats onlyE - In non-state areas
PARKSERVIC
ES
Biking & Walking Trail
BOAT RAMP LANES
SHOWERHOUSE
COURTESY DOCKS
BOATING
BOAT RENTAL (B)
MARINA
DUMP STATION
TRAILS
HISTORICAL LANDMARK
SHELTERHOUSES
FISH CLEANING STATIONS
RENTAL CABINS (B)
50AMP ELECTRICAL
(B)
SWIMMING BEACH
WATER & ELECTRICHOOKUPS (B)
WATER, SEWER, &
ELEC. HOOKUPS (B)
RENT-A-CAMP (B)
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A 4 2 7 A 4
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A A 7 1 1
A 2 3 A 1
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589 1 48 27 43 2 2 2 C A 1
1075 5 15 37 10 180 A 5 6 2 A 1
1785 1 25 84 78 A A 5 18 2 A E 4
4000 4 128 352 566 A 13 17 5 A A A 4
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981 3 45 93 A 3 4 4 A 1
1391 1 112 8 240 A 3 6 2 A A A 2
2830 5 175 40 3 10 5 A A A 1
1589 2 16 44 223 A A 3 6 2 A A 3
1126 1 23 45 82 306 11 4 6 4 A A A 2
443 1 42 0 150 24 2 1 1 D 1
1084 1 51 90 120 A 3 10 3 A E A 2
5 1 DAY USE AREA ONLY
1597 2 102 200 5 10 2 A E 2
490 1 45 97 200 A 3 5 2 A A 2
1150 2 46 12 75 A 2 3 1 A 2
33 mi. DAY USE AREA ONLY- per person permit required
1123 1 DAY USE AREA ONLY- per person permit required
1120 1 5 50 100 20 3 2 2 D A 1
1196 5 8 159 44 500 A A 5 11 3 A A A 5
880 2 1 66 7 100 A 3 5 3 A 1
927 2 4 99 36 100 A A 5 5 2 A A A 3
Equestrian Campground,Horse Rentals
Equestrian Campground,Windsurfer Beach
Archery Range
8 Reservable Sites
Equestrian Campground,Disc Golf Course,Canoe Rentals
2 Walk-out Fishing Docks
Biking & Walking Trail
Adobe House Museum
Historical Site
Horse & Walking Trails
Horse, Biking andHiking Trails
Historic SiteUnusual Geologic Formations
Equestrian Campground,Viewing Tower, Horse & Hiking Trails
Archery Range, Trout Pond,Childrens Fishing Pond
5 Modern Cabins
Diverse Trails, Kayak Rental,Kids Fishing Pond, Yurts
Diverse Trails, Frisbee Golf
Trails Under Development
Laundry Facility
Information Center
Pay Stations
Potable Water
Shower/Toilet
Modern Toilet
Vault Toilet
Trailer Dump Station
Boat Ramps
Dock/Pier
Fish Cleaning Station
Swimming Area
Marina
Park Area
Camping Area
Other Public Lands
Water
Dam or levee
Private Lands
Paved Roads
Gravel Roads
Unimproved Roads
Park Entrance
Park Office
Parking Area
Dumpster
Concessions
Playground
Shelter
Shelter Group
Cabin Modern
Cabin Primitive
Camping Improved
Camping Primitive
Trail/Trailhead Hike
Trail/Trailhead Bike
Trail/Trailhead Equestrian
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Clinton
Hillsdale
Tuttle Creek
Crawford
CrossTimbers
Elk City
Kanopolis
Perry
Pomona
Eisenhower
Fall River
Lovewell
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Cheney
Sand Hills
Glen Elder
Milford
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MushroomRock
El Dorado
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Located south of I-70 in TregoCounty, this western Kansas parkconsists of two areas comprising
1,100 acres on the 6,000-acre Cedar BluffReservoir. The Bluffton Area, located onthe lake’s north shore, is the most developed andreceives extensive use. The Page Creek Area, on thesouth shore, offers beautiful primitive camping as wellas a generous helping of utility sites.Park campgrounds offer 121 utility sites, and a group
campground contains 12 utility sites. Expansive areas areset aside for primitive camping; the park is equipped tosuit nearly anyone’s preference.Five rental cabins are available in a variety of styles
and amenities. Each cabin is equipped with electricity,water, air conditioning and heating, beds, tables, chairs,and a fantastic view of the state park and reservoir area.Three cabins – two two-bedroom facilities and one one-bedroom facility with loft for additional sleeping quarters-- also include refrigerators, showers, bathrooms andelectric stove tops. The other two cabins are two-bedroomfacilities which differ only in that they do not have bath-rooms, stove tops and showers, although water is avail-able year-around from a freeze-proof exterior hydrant.Other facilities include five showerhouses, two reserv-
able shelters, three vault toilets, numerous picnic shelters,two fishing docks, two fish cleaning stations, BMX track,basketball court, and horseshoe pit.On the lake, fishing, boating, windsurfing, and skiing
are popular. In the stilling basin just below the CedarBluff Dam, anglers may fish for the rainbow trout stockedin the spring and fall. Five boat ramps allow access to thewater, two in the Bluffton Area and three in the PageCreek Area.The area around the park offers excellent wildlife
watching opportunities, enhanced by food plots and awaterfowl refuge. Deer, turkey, pheasant, Canada geese,pelicans, eagles in the winter, and more can be seen inand near the park. A portion of the Page Creek Area isdesignated as a handicapped hunting access area.Threshing Machine Canyon, the site of an 1850s Indian
attack on a wagon train bearing a threshing machine, isaccessed by a road west of the park. In the historiccanyon, you will find carvings dating back to the mid-1800s. For a stunning view of the area, take a drive to thetop of the 150-foot tall, cedar-covered limestone bluffs.
Cedar Bluff State Park
Cedar Bluff State Park(785) 726-3212
12 Milesto
Brownell
13 Milesto
Ogallah
Page Creek Area
Muley Camp Area
Crooked ArrowCampground
Permit Booth
Apache Camp Area
Pronghorn Camp Area
White Tail Camp Area
Prickly PearCampground
Commanche Camp Area
Bluffton Area
Cedar BluffReservoir
Cedar BluffReservoir
ArapahoeCamp Area
OverlandCamp Area
DispatchCamp Area
Wagon RutCampground
BrokenSpur
Campground
BoatMooring
ButterfieldCamp Area
VolleyballArea
HorseshoePit
BasketballCourt
HorseshoePit
BMX TrackBycycle
Motor Cross
147
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This 1,900-acre park comprisestwo areas at the south end ofCheney Reservoir, 20 miles west
of Wichita. Since its completion in 1964, the park hasgrown to include more than 225 utility camping sites,as well as 275 designated non-utility campsites withamenities. In addition to the variety of campingamenities available here, the West Shore Area offersseven reservable modern cabins.Cheney State Park occupies the shores of one of the
top sailing lakes in the U. S. The Ninnescah SailingCenter on the West Shore Area is the “headquarters”for sailing at Cheney. A marina in the East Shore Areaoffers supplies and services for boaters and anglers.The park is equipped with modern toilets, 10
restrooms with showers, a shelter house, four trailerdump stations, and four designated swimming areas,as well as several picnic/day use areas. The GieferCreek and Spring Creek nature trails offer hikers aes-thetic samplings of the area’s lush natural beauty.Fishing is productive for channel catfish, white
bass, crappie, striped bass, wiper, and walleye. Thepark’s 22 boat-launching lanes provide convenientaccess to the 9,500-acre lake. A handicapped-acces-sible fishing complex is available at the ToadstoolLoop Jetty.The 5,200-acre Cheney Wildlife Area adjacent to the
park provides a rich variety of wildlife watching,nature photography, and public hunting. A refuge hasbeen set aside on the wildlife area for migratorywaterfowl. The area is closed to all activities fromSept. 15 through March 15, when it is reopened forfishing and non-hunting day-use activities.
Cheney State ParkCheney State Park(316) 542-3664
East ShoreArea
CheneyReservoir
toSt. Joe
WichitaPoint
Day-use Area
WichitaPoint
Campground
ADADock
Mr. D's
Jetties
Jetties
Jetties
Jetties
J
M&M PointCampground
Heimerman PointCampgroundElectrical
Hook-ups
East Toadstool LoopDay-use Area
East BoatRamp
LakeviewElectricalHook-ups
LakeviewDay-use
Area
MarinaElectricalHook-ups
Pay Station WithPersonnel Only
CheneyReservoir
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toMt. Vernon
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Jetties
Jetties
Jetties
NinnescahSailing Association
Sailboat CoveCampground
NSAAfterdeck
Lakeshore DriveDay Use Only
Spring CreekNature Trail
Day-use Area
Hobie BeachCampground
County LineBoat Ramp
WestBoat Ramp
Harding HillCampground
Giefer CreekDay-use Area
Giefer HillDay-use Area
Giefer HillCampground
Giefer CreekNature Trail
ChurchShelter
Smarsh CreekGroup Campground
West Toadstool LoopDay-use Area
HandicapFishing Jetty
Smarsh CreekCampgroundWith Hookups
CabinArea
South ElectricalHook-ups &
Campground
North ElectricalHook-ups &
Campground
21st. Streetto Wichita
West ShoreArea
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Clinton State Park is located four miles west ofLawrence in the scenic Osage Questas region.The 1,425-acre park lies on the north shore of
Clinton Reservoir, known for its clear water and goodfishing. Modern facilities and an extensivehiking/biking trail system make this park and adja-cent 9,200-acre wildlife area an attractive destinationfor all outdoors enthusiasts.Popular activities include picnicking, swimming, and
camping on one of the nearly 500 campsites. Of these, 240are water/electric utility sites; 70 provide 50-amp service;and 220 are primitive sites. Nearby restrooms andshowers add a touch of comfort and convenience for parkvisitors.Visitors to the park can view white-tailed deer, wild
turkey, waterfowl, bald eagles in spring and fall, andnumerous species of songbirds in the carefully-managedhabitats that make Clinton a distinctive outdoor destination.Winter camping with a heated restroom is now avail-
able, and a new area for mountain biking features a skillscourse. The course is designed with obstacle course fea-tures that offer a real challenge for cyclists of various skilllevels. The course is approximately 1/8-mile long. Muchof the course is a raised wooden track design withnarrow, low-speed balance crossings, a half pipe, multi-level stream crossings, and other aspects that fully test a
rider's balance and abilities at low speed. There is a sign-in and liability waiver that must be completed prior tousing the course.The Clinton Lake Marina offers boat slips, fishing and
boating supplies, equipment rental, and a floating restau-rant. Anglers are attracted to Clinton Reservoir for itsgood channel catfish, walleye, and crappie fishing.Well-known for its extensive trails system, Clinton State
Park is an outdoor mecca for hikers, nature photographers,mountain bicyclists, wildflower enthusiasts, wildlifeobservers, and cross-country snow skiers. Park staff workclosely with Lawrence and University of Kansas individualsand organizations to present several concerts and other spe-cial events each year.
Clinton State Park
MaintenanceBuilding
Cross CountrySki Trail
Kids FishingPond
HenryLake
ArcheryRange
Group CampArea
ClintonReservoirCampground 1
Campground 3
Clinton State Park(785) 842-8562
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Rich in history and spectacularscenery, Crawford State Park has aflavor all its own. This southeast
Kansas treasure, located nine miles northof Girard in Crawford County, resides ona 150-acre lake built by the CivilianConservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s.There are two recorded
archaeological sites within thepark’s boundaries, includingremnants of a 19th-century U.S. military outpost. An interpre-tive trail connects the park withthe Kansas Department ofWildlife & Parks’ FarlingtonFish Hatchery, which was builtshortly after the CCC com-pleted construction of the lake.The 500-acre park features
seven campgrounds with 74water/electric utility campsitesand 30 primitive campsites,four rental cabins, two boatramps, three bathhouses, and aswimming beach. Hiking andmountain bike trails, horseshoepits, and three playgroundsoffer more recreational oppor-tunities. Food, fuel, and conve-nience items are available at thefull-service marina and restau-rant located within the park.Anglers enjoy excellent
fishing for channel catfish,crappie, and striped bass.Pleasure boating and scubadiving are favorite recreationalpursuits.Located on the edge of the
Ozarks, Crawford State Parkdisplays the variety of land-scapes available in Kansas stateparks. Redbud trees offer spec-tacular beauty in spring, andthe lush foliage of the sur-rounding forest is a naturalist’sdelight.
Crawford State Park
1 mile to highway K-7
Spider legBridge Trail
CCC Trail
CrawfordLake
Rocky CoveCampground
South ShelterGroup Use Area
LonesomePoint
CherokeeLanding
Osage BluffCampground
EveningBreezePoint
Amphitheater
Oak PointCampground
Crawford State Park(620) 362-3671
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Cross Timbers State Park islocated in the gently rollinghills of the Verdigris River
Valley in southeast Kansas.Comprising 1,075 acres in thenorthern reaches of the physio-graphic region known to early pio-neers as the Cross Timbers, this parkprovides numerous access points tothe 2,800-acre Toronto Reservoir.The park is located 12 miles west of
Yates Center in WoodsonCounty. This region was afavored hunting and campingground of Native Americansof the Osage Nation. Theforested flood plains, sur-rounded by terraces of prairie and hillsof oak savannah, provide visitors anopportunity to immerse themselves insome of the most diverse flora andfauna in Kansas.
Shaded campsites withineasy access of the lake areavailable for both full RVhookups and primitivecamping. All park camp-grounds are served by modernbathroom and shower facili-ties. All park trails are open tohiking and backpacking. Allbut the Ancient Trees Trail areopen to other non-motorizeduses such as jogging andmountain biking. Backcountrycamping is allowed by specialpermit on segments of theChautauqua Hills Trail.Fishing in the river and on
the reservoir can be excellent.Both are noted for excellentwhite crappie, white bass,channel catfish, and flatheadcatfish angling. Black bass,bluegill, and sunfish round outthe diverse fishing opportuni-ties available here. The adja-cent 4,600-acre TorontoWildlife Area is a diverse col-lection of habitats, includingforests, grasslands, farmlands,and marshes. Species commonto the area include white-taileddeer, wild turkey, quail,squirrel, rabbit, dove, and rac-coon. A rich variety of song-birds appeal to wildlifeobservers and photographers.
Cross Timbers State Park
TorontoPoint Area Toronto
ReservoirChautauqua
Hills Trail
AncientTrees Trail
Hiking Only
SandstoneCampground
Group Camp
Cross TimbersCampground
HandicappedFishing Pier
Chautauqua HillsTrail (Blue)
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Chautauqua HillsTrail (Yellow)
Osage PlainsCampground
BallCourts
Amphitheater
MannsCove Area
TorontoReservoir
OakridgeTrail
Holiday Hill&
Dam SiteArea
BlackjackTrail
BlackjackCampground
Access PointBlackjack
& Oakridge Trails
OverlookTrail
WoodsonCove Area
Cross Timbers State Park(620) 637-2213
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Melvern Reservoir
HUNTING AREAArchery & Shotgun Only
HORSEBACK RIDING AREA
CowboyCampground
CrookedKnee
WestpointCampground
North LoopHorse Camping
InterpretiveTrail
ChurchillCampground
DoudCampground
AbileneGroup Area
Campground
IKE’sGeneral
Store
FivestarCampground
Day Use Only
Amphitheater
Mamie'sCabin
CampHost
CampHost
Yurts
SailboatBeach
Campground
BlackjackCampground
278
Named after native sonPresident Dwight Eisenhower,this 1,785-acre park features
1,000 acres of tallgrass prairie, 440acres of woodland, and a completerange of recreational facilities. Thepark lies on the north shore of the6,900-acre Melvern Reservoir, insouthern Osage County.The park provides 187 utility sites:
84 with water, 25 with sewerhookups, and five showerhouses.Non-utility sites are available in fivecamping areas throughout the park.Contact the park office for informa-tion on reservable campsites that areavailable. Laundry facilities are alsoavailable at the Doud showerbuilding.The park offers Mamie’s (primi-
tive) Cabin near the east boat rampand yurts in West Point campground.
Ike’s Shelterhouse is anexcellent area for familyreunions within the JonesFamily Activity Area.Other recreation facilitiesinclude a swimmingbeach, horseshoe pits, playgrounds,volleyball courts, and picnic shelters.Eisenhower is also home to a bur-
geoning trails system for horsebackriding, biking, and hiking. CrookedKnee Horse Trail offers equestrians a20-mile excursion through the unde-veloped west side of the park. Bikingand hiking is available on the horsetrails, but remember trail rules.The park offers a variety of
wildlife, including white-tailed deer,eastern wild turkey, bobwhite quail,squirrels, furbearers, and waterfowl.Hunting within the state park is byspecial permit only.Melvern Reservoir’s excellent
fishing potential attracts anglerslooking for walleye, crappie, sauger,white bass, and channel catfish. Twonine-lane boat ramps with ampleparking offer excellent access to theexpansive lake.
Eisenhower State ParkEisenhower State Park
(785) [email protected]
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El Dorado State Park is locatednorth and east of the city of ElDorado on the edge of the
scenic Flint Hills. Kansas’ largeststate park, El Dorado’s four unitssprawl across 4,000 acres along theeastern and western shores of ElDorado Reservoir.El Dorado contains 1,100 camp-
sites that offer visitors a range ofchoices. Other facilities include twoswimming beaches, 10 group shel-ters, and a 24-site group camp-ground.The Shady Creek Marina, Walnut
Valley Sailing Club, and six boatramps offer amenities and facilitiesfor boaters of every stripe. Crappieand largemouth bass fishing are goodin standing timber and around fishattractors. Walleye fishing is goodalong the face of the dam and on theold railroad bed. Channel cat fishingis good lakewide, as well as in theriver below the outlet. Flatheadfishing is good in a variety of areas,especially Old Bluestem Lake.The 8,000-acre El Dorado
Reservoir has approximately 98miles of shoreline. About 6,000 acresof land are available for publichunting, including 2,000 acres withinthe state park. All hunting within thepark requires a state park vehiclepermit for entry.A large amphitheater with dual
stages accommo-dates a variety ofconcerts and festi-vals conducted atthe park eachyear. Trail users
will find a variety of attractions.Seven trails offer outdoor adven-ture for hikers, bikers, and horseriders.A modern horse campground
with utility campsites, corrals, and
exercise area, as well as shelter-house and wash bays, are underconstruction, scheduled for comple-tion in 2009.Ten cabins are available for reser-
vation year-round, offering a varietyof comfortable accommodations tosuit any preference. Two laundryfacilities are also located in the parkfor campers’ convenience.
El Dorado State Park
El Dorado Reservoir
El DoradoReservoir
El DoradoReservoir
Bluestem PointArea
Boulder BluffArea
Shady CreekArea
WalnutRiverArea
El DoradoReservoir
Area#4
Area#3
CampingArea #2
CampingArea #1
EquestrianCampground
Walnut ValleySailing Club
Rock QuarryArea
SatchelCreekCove
Box TurtlePoint
Fisherman'sPoint
BaitShop
IceSales
GooseCove
BigPine
SunflowerMeadow Youth Fishing
Pond
Eastside GroupCampground
Wildlife AreaOffice
QuailRun
Cabins
Camping Area #5
IceSales
Veterans PointCamping Area #3
PicnicArea#1
Shady CreekMarina & Sales
PicnicArea#8
Shady CreekHiking Trail
CampingArea#4
CampingArea#6
CampingArea#7
Camping Area #2
Big Oak
PrairieWind
Eagle Pass
WalnutRidgeHikingTrail
El DoradoLinearTrail
Black DiamondTrail
Amphitheater
Ice Sales
Bemis CreekHonorCamp
Teter Nature Trail
WalnutHollow
(Day Use Area)
ADATrail
El Dorado State Park(316) 321-7180
Dense oak-hickory woodlands meet rollingmeadows of big bluestem and Indiangrass at thisstriking 857-acre park located west of
Independence in Montgomery County. The 4,500-acre ElkCity Reservoir and 12,000-acre Elk City Wildlife Areaadjacent to the park offer outdoors loversample room to pursue their pastimes.A nationally-recognized trails system
invites visitors to take a closer look at therich variety of flora and fauna in andaround Elk City State Park. The GreenThumb Nature Trail is a one-mile loop that begins in thestate park campground and rewards hikers with apanoramic vista of the lake, framed by ash and oak trees.Table Mound Hiking Trail and Post Oak Nature Trail arealso park attractions. Park users can also enjoy the four-mile Eagle Rock Mountain Bike Trail, six-miles ofhiking/nature trails, and a one-mile exercise trail. Afrisbee golf course is also available. Parking is availablenear the trailheads.Campgrounds at Elk City offer an array of well-shaded
sites appealing to recreational vehicle or primitivecampers. Conveniently located restrooms and showers,
swimming beach, group shelter, fishing piers, and three-lane boat ramps offer popular amenities for park visitors.The expansive Elk City Wildlife Area adjacent to the
park offers a rich array of wild inhabitants. White-taileddeer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, cottontail, fox and graysquirrels, and prairie chickens can be found here. Commonfurbearers include beaver, raccoon, bobcat, coyote, grayfox, opossum, mink, and muskrat.Elk City Reservoir offers good to excellent fishing
opportunities for channel catfish, white bass, crappie, flat-head catfish, largemouth bass, and saugeye. A handi-capped-access fishing dock is located in the state park.
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Elk City State Park
Table MoundHiking Trail
Sunset PointArea
Jetties
Comfort CoveArea
BasketballCourt
BasketballCourt
BasketballCourt
FrisbeeGolf Course
Prairie MeadowArea
Timber RoadArea
Green ThumbNature Trail
Day Use Area"NO CAMPING"
CampHost
Gatehouse&
Self Pay
Kids Fishing PondLimited Access
Ages 15 & Under
To Overlook &Outlet Areas To
Independence
To Hwy 160 &Hwy 75 SJunction
To Hwy 75 N
Squaw Creek Trail
HandicapAccessible
Fishing Dock
Elk CityReservoir
ExerciseTrail
Elk City State Park(620) 331-6295
Positioned betweenthe Cross Timbersregion and the
grasslands of the FlintHills, Fall River StatePark is home to aremarkable diversity ofplant and animal life.The 980-acre park is aunique blend of forestedflood plains, blackjacksavannahs, and tallgrassprairie. Outdoor enthu-siasts looking to get offthe beaten track will find much totheir liking at this park, located insoutheastern Greenwood County.Camping, swimming, boating,
water skiing, hiking, and pic-nicking are popular pursuits at Fall River. Developed camp-sites include modern restroom and shower facilities.Forty-five electric/water hookups are available, plus morethan 100 primitive campsites. Six hiking trails and an orien-teering course offer visitors an up-close and personal perspec-tive on this unique area.A favorite pastime here is canoeing Fall River, which feeds
into the 2,450-acre reservoir of the same name. Bird watchers,photographers, and natu-ralists enjoy a variety ofnative plants and animalshere. More than 8,000acres of public wildlifearea next to the park aremanaged for a variety ofgame and nongamespecies. Dove, quail, deer,turkey, rabbit, squirrel,waterfowl, and prairiechicken are common.Fall River offers good
fishing opportunities forchannel catfish, whitebass, crappie, flathead cat-fish, largemouth bass, andwalleye. White bassfishing can be excellent inearly spring, particularlyin Otter Creek and FallRiver above the reservoir.
FredoniaBayArea
Amphitheater
CasnerCreekTrail
BluestemTrail
CatclawTrail
Post OakTrail
Turkey RunTrail
Fredonia BayCampground
Casner CreekCampground
Gobbler's KnobCampground
South RockCamping Area
Fall River Reservoir
FallRiver
ReservoirQuarry
BayArea
MaintenanceBuilding
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Fall River State ParkFall River State Park
(620) [email protected]
Situated on the shores of one of Kansas’ largest lakes,Glen Elder State Park offers abundant recreationalopportunities. Located 12 miles west of Beloit in
Mitchell County, Glen Elder was honored as one ofAmerica’s top five best state parks by Field & Stream mag-azine, August 2004.Modern restroom/shower buildings are open in the
Sioux, Kanza, and Cheyenne areas from mid-April toOctober. The Kanza shower may be open during the winterand early spring, as well, depending on the weather. A full-service marina provides fuel, slip rental, and supplies fromApril through October.With three campgrounds offering 121 electrical hookups
(most with water), as well as more than 300 primi-tive sites and two modern cabins, there’s plenty ofroom for campers of any preference. Boat ramps inKanza and Osage offer excellent lake access and
ADA courtesy docks.The park offers convenient access to the 12,500-acre Glen
Elder Reservoir where crappie, walleye, white bass,saugeye, channel catfish, largemouth bass, smallmouthbass, and flathead catfish attract anglers.Swimming, boating, hiking, volleyball, softball, and
bicycling accommodations are all available at the park. TheOsage Area has sand volleyball courts, a reservable groupshelter, and a swimming beach. The Pawnee Overlookprovides shoreline fishing, primitive camping, picnicking— and an excellent view. The Chautauqua Fishing Pondoffers easy access for individuals with disabilities and chil-dren. The pond is stocked with trout in the winter.Waconda Heritage Village, featuring the historic
Hopewell Church, offers visitors a glimpse into the area’spast. The facility provides historical displays and a roomreservable for group events. Current developmentincludes a Waconda Springs replica and possibly arestored limestone schoolhouse.
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Glen Elder State Park
13 milesto Downs
WaterfowlBlind
WaterfowlBlind
TakotaPoint
UskutsCampground
KiowaCampground
ArikareeCampground
SiouxCampground
KanzaCampgound
50 ampElectric Sites
5 miles toCawker City
Kaw
8-50 amp SitesNo Water
50 ampElectric Sites
Amphitheater
PawneeOverlook
Visitor'sCenter
12 miles toBeloit
PawneeCampground
OsageCampground
CheyenneCampground
12- 50 amp Sites
ChautauquaFishing Pond
HopewellChurch
Glen ElderReservoir
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WacondaSpringsReplica
Glen Elder State Park(785) 545-3345
Located in the rolling hills ofMiami County, Hillsdale StatePark offers a broad array of
outdoor recreation opportunities.Campers, anglers, boaters, hunters,swimmers, horseback riders, modelairplane flyers, hikers, naturalists,picnickers, photographers, and sight-seers all enjoy special opportunitiesat Hillsdale.
Located in the fastest-growing areaof the state, the park is heavily usedby residents of nearby Kansas City.Camping is allowed in the 200
designated camp sites in the RussellCrites Area. About half of those siteshave electric/water hookups avail-able. Campsite reservations areavailable for select camping siteswith 14 days advanced notice. Tworestroom/shower houses are conve-niently located for campgroundusers. The park features a beach areathat is open from sunrise to sunset.The Saddle Ridge Equestrian
Area on the east side of the reser-voir has 32 miles ofmarked trails. Modelairplane flying is apopular activity in aspecially designatedarea just south of thedam.Anglers find ample
sport in the 4,500-acreHillsdale Reservoir.Fishing is allowed onall 51 miles of shore-line, and seven boatramps in the state parkand adjacent wildlifearea provide conve-nient access to thewater. When the lakewas filled in the early1980s, more than 70percent of the standingtimber in the lake basinwas left to provide fishhabitat. As a result,walleye, catfish, large-mouth bass, crappie,and bluegill are abun-dant. The adjacent7,700-acre publicwildlife area offershunters and wildlifeobservers a variety ofenjoyable outdooropportunities.
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Hillsdale State Park
Rabbit RidgeCampground
Scott CreekCampground
SunflowerDay-Use
YouthScout
Camping
Crappie CoveCampground
Quail RunCampground
Pintail PointCampground
RussellCritesRamp
PWCRamp & Beach
JayhawkRamp
R.C. FlyingField
Oultet
WindsurferBeach
MarysvilleRamp
Saddle RidgeHorse Camping
& Trailhead
255th St.H
arm
ony
Rd.
HillsdaleReservoir
Hillsdale State Park(913) 783-4507
WaterCrossing
Prairie DogTownAmphitheater
BuzzardBay
LittleBluestem
Sandplum
Switchgrass
CavingBanks
Yucca
Ball Field
CottonwoodSumac
Mulberry
Kid'sFishingPond
Sandstone
Sandyshore
EaglePoint
Corral GroupShelter
TrailsExtend
ontothe
WildlifeArea
Rockwall
Burr Oak
Rockin' KHorse
Campground
WildlifeViewing
Area
ADATrail
HorsethiefArea
KanopolisReservoir
KanopolisReservoir
Langley PointArea
Amphitheater
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Kanopolis State Park
Kanopolis State Park started it all. Thefirst Kansas state park has drawn visi-tors to eastern Ellsworth County since
1959. Situated in the rolling hills, bluffs, andwoods of the scenic Smoky Hills region ofKansas, Kanopolis is 33 miles southwest ofSalina.The park features a full-service marina;
beaches; picnic areas; two cabins; and trails forhorseback riding, mountain biking, and hiking.More than 200 primitive campsites and 119utility sites are located in the 14 campgroundsin the Langley Point and Horsethief areas.Buffalo Track Nature Trail is an enthralling 1.8-mile route rich in native plants and wildlife, aswell as Native American history.Kanopolis offers 27.4 miles of multi-use
trails, all of which start in the state park. TheRockin’ K Trail takes visitors to and from theRockin’ K Campground. The Horsethief Trailloops through canyons and trees. Farthernorth and west, the Prairie Trail traverseshigh prairie and Red Rock Canyon. The AlumCreek Trail takes visitors across vast prairieand through many water crossings. Be awarethat it can take more than a day to completesome trails on foot.The 3,500-acre Kanopolis Reservoir offers
excellent fishing opportunities. White bassfishing can be good soon after ice-out and inApril during the spawning run. The bestcrappie fishing occurs from March throughMay. In addition, anglers will find walleye,saugeye, wiper, largemouth bass, and channelcatfish. More than 12,500 acres of publicwildlife area add to Kanopolis’ appeal.
Kanopolis State Park(785) 546-2565
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Lovewell State Park is a havenfor outdoor lovers who arelooking for variety. Located off
the beaten track in northern Jewell
County, Lovewelloffers an enticing blendof camping, fishing,wildlife watching, and
special events.The park features excellent shade
and 23 full utility, 45 water/electric,82 electric-only, and 306 primitive
campsites, as well as six semi-modern cabins. Designated electricalsites may be reserved. Bluebird andBuffalo primitive campgrounds arereservable for groups. Fourshower/toilet buildings, two vaulttoilets, year-round freeze-proofwater hydrants, two trailer dumpstations, and fish cleaning stationsare centrally located in the park.A historic limestone school hosts
summer church services, and anarchery range is located north of theCottonwood Shower Building. The
Pioneer Day-use Area featuresa playground, sand volleyballcourt, softball diamond, andhorseshoe pits. Two basket-ball goals are located west ofthe marina. The SouthwindsSwimming Beach offersplenty of sun and shade.Picnic facilities are availablethroughout the day-use areas,as well as a large log groupshelter and beach. The mush-room shelter and enclosablewillow shelter can bereserved.Lovewell hosts several
annual special events,including a Kids FishingDerby in early June, fireworksand sand castle contest inJuly, Lovewell Fun Day andCampground Christmasevents in August, chili cookoffin September, and variousother special eventsthroughout the year.The 2,900-acre Lovewell
Reservoir is popular withanglers. The south shore fea-tures high bluffs that blocksummer winds. The 2,200-acreLovewell Wildlife Area inviteshunters, wildlife watchers,and other wildlife enthusiaststo experience a variety of well-managed habitats.
Lovewell State Park
WillowCampground
ArcheryRange
South WillowUtility
Campground
CottonwoodCampground
Cottonwood UtilityCampground
Bluebird GroupCamp Area
Cemetery
Cedar PointUtility
Campground
Cedar PointCampground
Twin CovesLeased
Mobile Home Spaces
Walleye PointCampground
Walleye PointUtility Campground
LovewellReservoir
Volleyball Court
SouthwindsEast/West Cabins
Baseball FieldPioneer Campground
Horseshoe Pit
Basketball Court
PioneerCabin
FrontierCabin
SunriseCabin
Pine RidgeCabin
4 Milesto K-14
Lovewell State Park(785) 753-4971
The only state park insouthwest Kansas,Meade State Park is an
oasis in the shortgrass prairieregion of the state. The parkcomprises 440 acres of landand recreational facilities situ-ated around the 80-acre MeadeState Fishing Lake.The nature trail offers visi-
tors an up-close look at theshortgrass prairie. Utility andprimitive camping, day useareas, swimming beach, andboating and fishing accessmake this a popular destina-tion. Campgrounds provide 42water/electric utility sites and150 primitive campsites.The lake invites anglers to
sample excellent fishing forbluegill, crappie, channel cat,and largemouth bass. Noskiing or pleasure boating isallowed; boats with motorsmust be used for fishing only.The adjacent 360-acre
wildlife area, although mod-estly-sized, offers good oppor-tunities for dove and quailhunters. Deer, turkey, rabbit,and squirrel also inhabit thearea and offer hunters an occa-sional mixed bag. Deer may behunted only with bow or muz-zleloader firearms. Naturalistswill enjoy a nature trail at thenorthwest corner of the lake.
Meade State Park
CattailsMarsh
ImprovedCamping Area Primitive
Camping Area
ImprovedCamping Area
ImprovedCamping Area
PrimitiveCamping Area
PrimitiveCamping Area
PrimitiveCamping Area
ImprovedCamping Area
PrimitiveCamping Area
MeadeSFL
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Meade State Park(620) 873-2572
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Located near Junction City onthe shores of the state’s largestlake – 16,000-acre Milford
Reservoir – Milford State Park is afavorite getaway. Park facilitiesinclude modern campgrounds,shower buildings, toilets, swimmingbeaches, boat ramps, picnic shelters,a full-service marina, and a multi-purpose trails system. The park alsohouses a large yacht club.The park comprises seven camp-
grounds with 141 electric andwater hookups. Fifty-one ofthese sites also include sewerhookups. A total of 108 primi-tive campsites are availablethroughout the park. A recentlycompleted horse campgroundis very popular and consists of20 campsites with full hook-ups, covered corrals withlighting, and two wash bays.The park also has a laundry.The park currently has threemodern cabins for rent, andtwo larger modern cabins arescheduled for constructionprior to 2009. Contact the parkfor reservation information.The state park is a popular
destination for anglers eager toexperience the excellent fishingavailable in Milford Reservoir.Walleye concentrate along theface of the dam in early April tospawn, then move to the flats atFarnum Creek and mud pointsnear School Creek. Nearly all ofthe brushy and rocky covescontain crappie and largemouthbass, but coves in the RollingHills and Curtis Creek areas aretraditional hot spots forcrappie. White bass and catfishare plentiful in a variety of loca-tions, and smallmouth bass fre-quent the face of the dam, aswell as rocky points in thelower half of the lake.Many game species are pre-
sent on the 18,800-acre MilfordWildlife Area, and a per-manent 1,100-acrewildlife refuge has beenestablished on thenorthern end of thereservoir for waterfowlmanagement.Nearby Milford Nature Center
and Milford Fish Hatchery offer avariety of interpretive exhibits anddisplays.
Milford State Park
Eagle Ridge Equestrian&
Sunset Ridge Campgrounds
Hickory Hollow Campground
OldSchool House
YachtClub
Walnut GroveCampground
Woodland HillsCampground
Cedar PointCampground
Milford Reservoir
Prairie ViewCampground
Waterfall Trailhead 0.6 mile
Old River BluffTrail 1.5 miles
(To Riverwalk Trail)
CrystalTrailhead2.1 miles
Eagle RidgeTrailhead8 miles
Milford State Park(785) 238-3014
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Perry StatePark com-prises two
areas totaling 1,250acres on the shoresof Perry Reservoir
in Jefferson County. With the 12,500-acre reservoir and an 11,000-acrewildlife area nearby, this state parkis well-situated to accommodate anyoutdoor preference.The park’s four campgrounds
provide 102 electric/water campsitesand 200 primitive campsites.
Showers and toilets are conveniently located for all
campers. A swimming beach and beach house serve sum-mertime fun-seekers. Day-use areas of the park offer sevenpicnic shelters, three of which are available by reservation.The marshes at Perry Wildlife Area provide early
migrant bird hunting, and deep water areas supply late-season mallard and diving duck hunting. In dry years,water is pumped to some of the area’s 10 marshes toensure adequate water levels. White-tailed deer, cotton-tails, wild turkeys, coyotes, raccoons, and doves arecommon on the area.Perry Reservoir is best known for its crappie and
channel cat fishing. Best angling opportunities for crappieare in the Slough Creek, Rock Creek, and Old Town areas.The best areas for channel catfish are on mud flats in theupper end of the reservoir and in the Delaware River.
Perry State Park
PerryReservoir
Jefferson PointArea
DelawareArea
ElectricalHookups
CougarPass
CottonwoodBridge
ElectricalHookups
Lakeview
PelicanPoint
HobieCove
Hideaway
ElectricalHookups
TurkeyRun
MulberryGrove Catfish
Alley
EagleLanding
WildHorse
Perry State Park(785) 246-3449
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Well-known by northeastKansas residents for shadycampsites and a great
family atmosphere, the 490-acrePomona State Park is located inOsage County, 30 miles south ofTopeka. Recreation opportunities atthe park include camping, picnicking,fishing, boating, hiking, and wildlifeviewing.The park has 142 water/electric
campsites and more than 200 primi-tive campsites. Lighthouse BayMarina provides full services toboaters, anglers, skiers, and campers.Four boat ramps are available in thepark, and the lake’s generally calmwaters are popular with skiers.Southwind Shelter House is a
group facility equipped with
restrooms, a kitch-enette, a largem u l t i - p u r p o s eroom, and restfulporch areas. Call thepark office for avail-ability and reservations. A swimbeach and bath house are located inthe park, as well as picnic shelters,playgrounds, volleyball courts, horse-shoe pits, a nine-hole disc golf course,and 2.5 miles of trails.Nearby wildlife areas offer upland
bird and waterfowl hunting. Bald
eagles visit the lake in the winter andare often seen perching in shorelinetrees or soaring above the lake. Apopular destination for fishermen,the 4,000-acre Pomona Reservoiroffers some of the best crappie andcatfish angling in Kansas, as well asgood populations of walleye, whitebass, and largemouth bass.
Pomona State Park
Pomona Reservoir
Burning HeartCampground Hedge-wood
Trail
Cafe
MotelGolfCourse
SouthwindShelter House
DiscGolf Area
WaucondahCampground
Park Office
KansaCampground
Heart StaysCampgroundEvening Star
Campground
OsageCampground
Red OakCampground
Four WindsCampground
Bunkers CoveCampground
Big BearCampground
Cedar WindCampground
3
4
2
1
White FeatherCampground
LighthouseBay
Marina
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Pomona State Park(785) 828-4933
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Aprime place to experi-ence the shortgrassprairies of western Kansas,
Prairie Dog State Park occupies 1,150acres on the shores of Keith SebeliusReservoir in Norton County. The parkis home to a thriving prairie dog colonyand is the site of one of the lastremaining adobe houses in Kansas.Campsites at Prairie Dog include
46 electric/water sites, 12 electric-only
sites, and more than 75 primitive sites.Reservable campsites are available,and two cabins are available for rent.Camping areas offer nearby showerand restroom facilities and and twoRV dump stations. A 1.4-mile naturetrail complete with interpretive signsis a great place to explore the park andobserve wildlife.
Historical interpretation is a hall-mark of this park. Two vintage 19thcentury buildings are preserved here,including a one-room school and reno-vated adobe house.Sebelius Reservoir is well known for
its excellent fishing opportunities. Inrecent years, anglers have found pro-ductive fishing for black bass, wiper,crappie, catfish, and saugeye.The 6,400-acre Norton Wildlife
Area offers good prospects forpheasant, waterfowl, turkey, andrabbits. Both white-tailed and muledeer can be found here, as well as avariety of furbearers.
Prairie Dog State Park
To Highway 36
Branded CedarCampground
MeadowlarkCampground
Prairie DogCampground
AdobeHome
Cedar CrestCabin
CottonwoodCabin
West ShorelineLoop Camping
Prairie DogTown
One RoomSchoolhouse
Bureau ofReclamation HQ
ArcheryRange
Shady RestCampground
Sebelius Reservoir
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Prairie Dog State Park(785) 877-2953
Sebelius Reservoir
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Scott State ParkHidden in the western Kansas
prairie, Scott State Park is astartling oasis of natural
springs, deep wooded canyons, andcraggy bluffs. The 1,020-acrepark surrounds the 100-acre,spring-fed Scott State FishingLake.Rich in history, this park
provides an ideal setting forcamping, boating, swim-ming, hiking, hunting,fishing, and wildlife observa-tion. The Steele home, thedwelling of the original set-tlers on the area, has beenpreserved much as it wasmore than 100 years ago. Thepark also boasts the north-ernmost pueblo in the U. S. –El Cuartelejo.The park has 55 utility
campsites, including somewith 50-amp service andwater hookups. Threemodern shower buildings,100 primitive campsites, andseveral vault toilets are alsoavailable. Visitors enjoy aswimming beach and play-ground, and a concessionsbuilding stocks camping andfishing supplies. Canoe andpaddleboat rentals are avail-able seasonally.Nature trails accommo-
date hikers, horseback riders,and naturalists and provideexcellent opportunities toobserve wildlife in naturalhabitats. Wild turkey, deer,bobcat, and beaver arecommon in the area. A horsecamp area provides ameni-ties for equestrian visitors.
Lake ViewCampground
(Utilities available)
Horse ThiefCanyon
El CuartelejoPueblo Ruins
Methodist ChurchCamp Lakeside
SteeleMonument
Steele HomeMuseum
Boy ScoutCamp
Elm GroveCamping
Area
Big SpringsNature Trail
&Picnic Area Barrel
SpringsTrout Pond
LakesideCampground
Bull CanyonSouth Campground
Timber CanyonCampground
Horse Unloading& Camp Area
To Hwy 83 SScott City 14 miles
To Hwy 83 NOakley 34 miles
Circle DriveCampground
(Utilities available)
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ScottSFL
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Scott State Park(620) 872-2061
Located near Manhattan in northeast Kansas, TuttleCreek State Park offers visitors a broad variety of out-door recreation possibilities and plenty of room to roam.
Tuttle Creek Reservoir, the state’s second largestimpoundment, offers 12,500 acres of water and about 100miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore.Four units – River Pond, Cedar Ridge, Fancy Creek and Randolph – make
up the 1,250-acre park. Electric and water hookups, a swimming beach, boatramps, courtesy docks, and dump stations are available. Campgrounds con-tain 154 water/electric campsites, 44 electric-only campsites, and space forup to 500 primitive camping units. The newest campground – Rocky Ford –can be accessed through the River Pond area, and offers 40 designated
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Tuttle Creek State Park
CedarRidgeArea
Tuttle CreekReservoir
Tuttle CreekReservoir
Tuttle CreekReservoirFancy Creek
Area
RandolphArea
CedarRidgeTrailADA
Accessible
ShootingRange
MaintenanceBuilding
Tuttle CreekRiver Pond
Bar
nes
Dye
rR
d.
WillowLake
(Trout Pond)
River PondArea
Tuttle CreekReservoir
Outlet Channel
Spillway
Channel
Disc GolfTrailhead
CottonwoodNature
Trail
WesternHeritage Trail
Tuttle Creek State ParkTelephone: (785) 539-7941
utility campsites in a shady, woodedsetting with many directly adjacent tothe waters of River Pond. This camp-ground contains a new showerhouse,dump station, and a trailhead thatallows easy access to the 1.5-mile longWestern Heritage Trail. This concretetrail lies adjacent to the Big Blue Riverfor hikers and bikers, as well as accessfor anglers. A large portion of the trailis completed; the remainder will becompleted in 2009.Numerous nature trails, a moun-
tain biking trail, and a scenic eques-trian trail offer explorers a variety ofroutes to experience the aesthetic FlintHills. Scenic picnic areas, an 18-holedisc golf course, volleyball courts,horseshoe pits, and conveniently-placed restroom and shower facilitiesaccommodate park visitors. The state-of-the-art Fancy Creek ShootingRange is open the first and thirdweekends of each month and thefourth Thursday. The River Pond areaalso offers a laundry facility andrental of canoes, kayaks, and paddleboats for use on River Pond.Excellent channel cat and flathead
fishing is available in the lake and inthe river above and below the lake. Fairnumbers of bass and crappie arecaught near standing timber and brushpiles, and saugeye can be taken off theface of the dam, as well as in the riverbelow. The 12,000-acre wildlife areaadjacent to the park offers excellenthunting and wildlife watching.
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Webster State Parkoffers a prairie set-ting of rolling hills
and spacious skies. The parkoccupies 880 acres containedin two tracts on the shores ofWebster Reservoir.Campers can choose from
74 utility campsites and morethan 100 primitive campsites.In addition to boating andfishing, campers at Websterchoose from recreationalopportunities provided byswimming beaches, a sandvolleyball court, horseshoepits, playgrounds, and ahiking trail. The newest addi-tion to Webster’s attractions isa two-bedroom cabin thataccommodates six people.Five boat ramp lanes and
three courtesy docks offerboaters ample launching facili-ties. Pleasure boating, fishing,water skiing, and windsurfingare popular activities atWebster. Primary sportfishinclude walleye, wiper, large-mouth bass, crappie, channelcatfish, and flathead catfish.The park offers floating fishingdocks, and there is an easily-accessible fishing pier at thenearby stilling basin.The 5,750-acre Webster
Wildlife Area is home towhite-tailed and mule deer,pheasants, quail, waterfowl,wild turkey, squirrels, andnumerous songbirds.
Webster State Park
WebsterReservoir
(at conservation pool)
To Zurich11 miles
To Stockton
To Hill City
Goose Flat Area(South Shore)
OldtownArea
(North Shore)Webster
Reservoir
CanadaCampground
Marina PointCampground
Old MarinaCampground
Eagle LandingCampground
Lake ViewCamping Area
MushroomCamping Area
Rock PointCampground
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Webster State Park(785) 425-6775
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Set in the scenic Smoky Hills region of Kansas, WilsonState Park provides convenient access to one of thestate’s prime water recreation areas.
The park’s 945 acres consist of two areas – Hell Creekand Otoe – both situated on the south side of the 9,000-acre Wilson Reservoir. Utility and primitive campsites,day-use areas, a swimming beach, boating access, amarina, and trails provide enjoyable alternatives for visi-
tors. Water hookups and shower buildingsare available April through September. Frost-free water hydrants and several vault toiletsare open through the winter. For RV campers,the park has three dump stations – two in
Hell Creek and one in Otoe. The park offers four moderncabins for rent by visitors.The Dakota Trail gives visitors one of the best views of
the Kansas prairie and Wilson Reservoir. The SwitchgrassBike Trail offers bicyclists a scenic 13-mile route. CedarTrail in the Otoe area is a handicapped-accessible, one-mile loop with an asphalt surface.Wilson State Park offers excellent opportunities to
view and photograph wildlife, including deer, bobwhitequail, waterfowl, numerous songbirds, and migratorybirds. The adjacent 8,000-acre Wilson Wildlife Area offersan array of hunting opportunities. Famous for its stripedbass and walleye fishing, Wilson attracts thousands ofanglers each year.
Wilson State Park
Wilson Reservoir
Otoe Area
Hell Creek Area
6 milesto I-70
Exit 206
ConeflowerCampground
SagewortCampground
YuccaCampground
Big BluestemCampground
CedarADATrail
IndiangrassCampgroundDakota
NatureTrail
LovegrassCampground
BuffalograssCampground
GramaCampground
SwitchgrassCampground
SwitchgrassBikeTrail
Area Office
WheatgrassCampground
Little BluestemCampground
FoxtailCampground
Side OatsCampground
DropseedCampground
YarrowCampground
GoldenrodCampground
SunflowerCampground
ElmCampground
Cabin Use Only
To Dam
Bait Shop
Hell Creek Cove
NO WAKE AREA
State Park Cove
ScenicRouteto I-70
BoatRampCove
MarinaCove
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Wilson State Park(785) 658-2465
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Aunique natural area,Sand Hills State Parkis a wildlife
watcher’s delight. Locatednortheast of Hutchinson in
Reno County, the park features excellent trails thatwind through 1,123 acres of sand dunes, nativeprairie, wetlands, and woodlands. Visitors are lim-ited to walk-in access to help protect the area’s nat-ural features. A trail access permit is currentlyrequired for persons 16 or older. However, KDWPplans to remove the trail permit requirements andimplement a vehicle permit requirement in 2009,upon completion of a modern horse campground.Two wildlife observation blinds allow visitors a
close-up view of ducks, geese, songbirds, deer,muskrats, and more. The most popular activities atSand Hills are hiking and horseback riding. Eight dif-ferent trails provide hikers and horseback riders avariety of natural environments. The trails rangefrom one mile to almost four miles and are openthroughout the year. Most trails start from fourparking lots located on 56th Street or 69th Street.Archery deer and turkey and upland game hunting
are available only by special permit. Contact the CheneyState Park office for information.
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Mushroom Rock State Park isa geological phenomenon ofsandstone spheres balanced
on softer pedestals of sandstone. Thepower of erosion weathered away
the softer portions of sandy rock. Thespheres of the naturally-cementedportions of the sandstone are whatwe see today.The Smoky Hill Wagon Trail
crossed in this vicinity. Theseunusual formations, whichresemble giant mushroomsreaching for the sky, served aslandmarks and meetingplaces for Native Americansand pioneers.Managed by staff fromnearby Kanopolis State Park,Mushroom Rock is a uniquesite in a history-rich region.
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Mushroom Rock State Parkcontact Kanopolis State Park
(785) [email protected]
Sandhills State Parkcontact Cheney State Park
(316) [email protected]
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1. A current motor vehicle permit is requiredfor every motorized vehicle entering thepark.
2.Vehicles are permitted on improved roadsand parking areas only.
3. A camper may stay at one campground upto 14 consecutive days and may extend anadditional 14 days only with written per-mission from the manager.
4. Fires are allowed in fireplaces, firerings,and cooking grills only.
5. Swimming is at your own risk and recom-mended only at swimming beach areas.
6. Beverages containing more than 3.2 percentalcohol are not permitted. Kegs are prohib-ited in some state parks.
7. Pets must be restrained on a leash not longerthan 10 feet or otherwise confined.
8. A special event permit is required for any
event involving entrance fees, sales, orga-nized competition, amplified sound, use oftemporary structures (does not includecommon camping gear or blinds), or reser-vation of a specific site or facility.
9.Quiet hours are 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Actionsthat alarm, anger, or disturb others are pro-hibited. Failure to comply may result inexpulsion from the park and a notice toappear in court.
This summary highlights only a portion ofthe current regulations. For a completelisting of the state park rules and regula-
tions, contact a state park office orKDWP, 512 SE 25th Ave.,
Pratt, KS 67124-8174; (620) 672-5911.Complete regulations are also available atthe KDWP website, kdwp.state.ks.us.
State Park Regulations
Eisenhower State Park
Scott State Park
El Dorado State Parks
Looking for a special year-round Kansas state park experi-ence? Rental cabins are availablethroughout the year at 18 Kansasstate parks, and KDWP continuesto add new cabins to your statepark system. As of July 2008,Kansas state parks offered 60 com-pleted cabins, with another 11 invarious stages of planning andconstruction. As funds becomeavailable, even more are expectedin the future. These cabins featureall the comforts of home whileproviding access to the pleasure ofparks and lakes across the state.Hunters, anglers, hikers, bird-
watchers, boaters, and other out-door enthusiasts can choose froma variety of cabins, ranging fromprimitive to modern. Scenic sur-roundings and economical rental
fees provide an enticing reprievefrom the hustle and bustle ofdaily life.Some state park cabins feature
amenities such as full bathroomwith shower; kitchen withmicrowave, refrigerator, andcook-top stove; beds for as manyas nine people; screened-in porch;fire ring; and barbecue grill .Heating and air conditioning,table and chairs, basic pots andpans, and table service for four arealso offered at many cabins,making them all-season getaways.Most modern cabins are fullyADA-accessible. Cabins withoutwater or full bathrooms arelocated near park shower houses.Reservations are required, and
cabins are in high demand, sorenters are encouraged to call well
in advance of a planned trip tomake sure a cabin is available.Some are handicapped accessible.Prices vary depending on loca-
tion, timing, and amenities.Weekly and monthly rates areavailable.Phone the state park of your
choice and plan a home-statevacation or weekend getawaywith all the comforts of home andthe outdoor recreational opportu-nities of one of many fine Kansasstate parks.
Cabins Offer Lake-house Experience
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Cheney State Park
Cross Timbers State Park
Cedar BluffCheneyCrawfordCross TimbersEisenhowerEl DoradoFall RiverGlen ElderHillsdaleKanopolisLovewellMilfordPerryPomonaPrairie DogTuttle CreekWebsterWilson
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Wilson State Park
At one time, Kansas trails were an essen-tial part of the state's pioneering economy.The Santa Fe, the Oregon, the Chisholm —these are just a few trails Kansas helped makefamous. Although modern highway systemshave made these trails obsolete, demand hasincreased for recreational trails: places tohike, bicycle, ride horses, and just plain enjoynature.This shifting demand for access to the land
has created a new interest in public trails. Inresponse, the Kansas Department of Wildlifeand Parks has put new emphasis on devel-oping and maintaining trails at state parksand wildlife areas across the state. Currently,the department maintains 480 miles of recre-ational trails, enhancing the economic andenvironmental value of the Sunflower State'spark system.The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers also
maintains trails at many of the state's majorreservoirs. Some of these trails dovetail withstate park trails, creating expansive hikingexperiences.Kansas trails provide a wide range of ben-
efits. Many trails have historic value, tracingthe footsteps of pioneers such as Lewis andClark, Zebulon Pike, and John C. Fremont.Trails provide an economic boost to localcommunities because trail users spend moneywhen they travel. Trails also provide peoplewith a better appreciation for wildlife andnatural resources. Trails get people close toflora, fauna, and natural geological forma-tions that roads and highways just can'taccess.Not the least of trail benefits is personal
health. Studies show that walking and bicy-cling can condition the heart and lungs,reduce weight, and lower blood pressure andcholesterol. And the natural settings ofKansas state park trails provide a renewing ofthe spirit and peace of mind seldom found inthe urban landscape.So get in step with the future. Discover
Kansas trails, truly a moving experience.
Park Visitors Hit The Trail!
Cedar BluffCheneyClintonCrawfordCross TimbersEisenhowerEl DoradoElk CityFall RiverGlen ElderHillsdaleKanopolisMeadeMilfordMushroom RockPerryPomonaPrairie DogPrairie Spirit RTSand HillsScottTuttle CreekWebsterWilson
HIKINGTRAILS
BIKINGTRAILS
LOCATION
SERVICES
EQUESTRIANTRAILS ( *camping)
1 1 1 1 trail, 5 miles
2 2 trails, .8 miles
3 1 3 trails, 29.75 miles
4 4 4 trails, 8.25 miles
5 4 5 trails, 15.75 miles
3 1 3* 3 trails, 20.75 miles
6 5 1* 6 trails, 19.2 miles
4 2 5 trails, 10.75 miles
5 5 5 trails, 6.5 miles
3 3 trails, 7.5 miles
2 2 1* 2 trails, 39 miles
5 2 1* 5 trails, 31.52 miles
1 1 1 trail, .8 miles
4 4 1 4 trails, 13.6 miles
1 1 trail, .5 miles
2 1 1* 2 trails, 40 miles
3 2 3 trails, 3 miles
1 1 1 trail, 1.4 miles
1 1 1 trail, 33 miles
8 5 8 trails, 12.6 miles
2 1 1* 2 trails, 7.3 miles
4 2 1* 5 trails, 20.5 miles
1 1 trail, 3 miles
3 1 3 trails, 22.75 miles
NUMBER OF TRAILS/TOTAL MILES
Office of the Secretary1020 S Kansas, Rm. 200Topeka, KS 66612-1327(785) 296-2281
Pratt Operations Office512 SE 25th Ave.Pratt, KS 67124-8174(620) 672-5911
Region 1 Office1426 Hwy 183 Alt., PO Box 338Hays, KS 67601-0338(785) 628-8614
Region 2 Office300 SWWanamakerTopeka, KS 66608(785) 273-6740
Region 3 Office1001 WMcArtor Rd.Dodge City, KS 67801-6024(620) 227-8609
Region 4 Office6232 E 29th St. NorthWichita, KS 67220(316) 683-8069
Region 5 Office1500 W 7th St., PO Box 777Chanute, KS 66720-0777(620) 431-0380
Emporia Research& SurveyOffice1830 Merchant, PO Box 1525Emporia, KS 66801-1525(620) 342-0658
Kansas City District Office14639 W 95th St.Lenexa, KS 66215(913) 894-9113
Other KDWP Offices
Cedar Bluff (785) 726-3212PO Box 76AEllis, KS 67637E-mail: [email protected]
Cheney/ Sand Hills (316) 542-366416000 NE 50th St.Cheney, KS 67025-8487E-mail: [email protected]
Clinton (785) 842-8562798 N 1415th Rd.Lawrence, KS 66049E-mail: [email protected]
Crawford (620) 362-36711 Lake Rd.Farlington, KS 66734-4045E-mail: [email protected]
Cross Timbers/Fall River (620) 637-2213144 Highway 105Toronto, KS 66777E-mail: [email protected]
Eisenhower (785) 528-410229810 S Fairlawn Rd.Osage City, KS 66523-9046E-mail: [email protected]
El Dorado (316) 321-7180618 NE Bluestem Rd.El Dorado, KS 67042-8643E-mail: [email protected]
Elk City (620) 331-62954825 Squaw Creek Rd.Independence, KS 67301E-mail: [email protected]
Glen Elder (785)545-33452131 180 Rd.Glen Elder, KS 67446E-mail: [email protected]
Hillsdale (913) 783-450726001 W 255th St.Paola, KS 66071E-mail: [email protected]
Kanopolis/MushroomRock (785) 546-2565200 Horsethief Rd.Marquette, KS 67464E-mail: [email protected]
Lovewell (785) 753-49712446 250 Rd.Webber, KS 66970E-mail: [email protected]
Meade (620) 873-257213051 V Rd.Meade, KS 67864E-mail: [email protected]
Milford (785) 238-30143612 State Park Rd.Milford, KS 66514E-mail: [email protected]
Perry (785) 246-34495441 West Lake Rd.Ozawkie, KS 66070-9802E-mail: [email protected]
Pomona (785) 828-493322900 S Hwy 368Vassar, KS 66543-9162E-mail: [email protected]
Prairie Dog (785) 877-2953PO Box 431Norton, KS 67654E-mail: [email protected]
Scott (620) 872-2061520 W Scott Lake Dr.Scott City, KS 67871-1075E-mail: [email protected]
Tuttle Creek (785) 539-79415800-A River Pond Rd.Manhattan, KS 66502E-mail: [email protected]
Webster (785) 425-67751210 Nine Rd.Stockton, KS 67669-8834E-mail: [email protected]
Wilson (785) 658-2465#3 State Park Rd.Sylvan Grove, KS 67481E-mail: [email protected]
State Park Contacts
Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programsdescribed herein is available to all individuals without regard torace, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orienta-tion, gender identity, political affiliation, and military or veteranstatus. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to Office ofthe Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks, 1020 SKansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 07/08
For more informationon Kansas State Parks,visit our website:kdwp.state.ks.us