Welcome! Chances are you are at your home or your
office. Wouldn't you rather be out boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, hiking, or sailing in a Kansas state park?
One thing
we have found is that not everyone knows about their state parks so we have
put together this site to help find the fun places to go. To the side we
have listed related information. Have fun and enjoy the relaxation and
excitement of the outdoors!
Cedar Bluff State Park
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Cedar Bluff State Park is divided into two areas along the shorelines of Cedar Bluff Reservoir. Camping, boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, sand volleyball and horseshoes, to name a few, are all available in our park areas. In addition, special events take place throughout the summer, such as "The' Gatherin," which is a Celtic Celebration with Celtic foods, games and music, or the "Cedar Bluff Fun Days," which consists of kids' games, jet ski races, barbecue and a free dance.
Glen Elder State Park
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On the shores of Waconda Lake, one of Kansas' largest lakes, Glen Elder State Park offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. With its rural setting Glen Elder is a perfect place to relax. ishing is generally good for many species, primarily in the spring, fall and winter.
Kanopolis State Park
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Kansas' oldest and most centrally located recreation area includes more than 22,000 acres of rolling hills, bluffs and woods. Completed in 1948, Kanopolis Lake covers 3,000 acres and is a prime recreation area located just 33 miles southwest of Salina via highway K-141. Kansas Wildlife and Parks operates two areas, Langley Point or "South Shore" and Horsethief or "East Shore" areas. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates two parks as well, Venango and Riverside as well as maintaining access areas at Yankee Run and Boldt Bluff. Kansas Wildlife and Parks and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers jointly manage the reservoir and Wildlife area to optimize recreational opportunities. Kanopolis Lake offers excellent fishing for white bass and crappie.
Lovelwell State Park
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Lovewell State Park in northcentral Kansas is a haven for outdoor lovers who look for variety in their vacations. Just 18 miles northeast of Mankato on US Hwy. 14, Lovewell offers a blend of camping, fishing, wildlife watching and special events.
Meade State Park
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Originally carved out of the Turkey Track Ranch in 1927, Meade State Park rests in the High Plains of southwest Kansas, just west of the Red Hills, 8 miles south and 5 miles west of Meade on Highway 23. The state park and wildlife area comprise 803 acres of land and water. In the 80-acre lake, bluegill, channel cat and largemouth bass are plentiful and provide excellent opportunities for the angler. A boat ramp is available to unload boats. No skiing or pleasure boating is allowed and all boats must be operated at no-wake speeds. A swimming beach area is also available to visitors.
Mushroom Rock State Park
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Almost within shouting distance of Kanopolis State Park,Mushroom Rock State Park is the smallest, approximately five acres, but one of the most unique state parks in Kansas. Mushroom Rock State Park boasts some of the most unusual rock formations anywhere. Looking exactly like giant mushrooms rising above the horizon, these rocks served as meeting places and landmarks for Indians and early pioneers such as John C. Fremont and Kit Carson.Picnic tables and a vault toilet are available, however, camping is not allowed. Still, this spot is definitely worth driving out of your way to see.
Prairie Dog State Park
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Relax and enjoy the swimming beach, picnic shelters, and historic sites. Don't miss these special features. The East Leota Cove Area gives angles a chance to test their skill on walleye and saugeye gathering in a limestone spawning bed just offshore. Other boating facilities to note: a two-lane boat ramp on the east end of the park, a small concession marina with a large parking area.
Scott State Park
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Lake Scott State Park is located west of Highway 83, between Oakley and Scott City on K-95. Hidden within a western Kansas prairie, the park is a startling oasis of natural springs, deep wooded canyons and craggy bluffs. A 100 acre lake, created by a dam constructed in 1930, is nestled among the picturesque hills. Groves of hackberry, ash, elm, willow, walnut, and cedar trees complement its banks and several majestic cottonwoods as old as the lake also accent the area. Rich in hisory and scenic splendor, Lake Scott State Park and Wildlife Area provides a perfect recreational setting for boating, swimming,camping, hiking and wildlife observation.
Webster State Park
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Adjacent to the Solomon River Valley, Webster State Park offers a prairie setting of rolling hills and spacious skies. Visitors often see mule and white-tailed deer, turkeys, bobwhite quail and pheasants. In the springtime wildflowers are spread amongst the mosaic of prairie grasses. Split between the north and south shores of Webster Reservoir, park opportunities include utility camping, wildlife watching and outdoor sports. Webster reservoir has some of the best fishing in the state, offering 3,700 acres of open water.
Wilson State Park
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Wilson State Park is located on the south side of Wilson Reservoir. The park is divided into two areas: Hell Creek and Otoe. Come to one of Kansas' premier recreation hotspots to fish, hike, water-ski, or just enjoy the outdoors.
