Location: Perry State Park OFFICE

Type: OFFICE CLOSED

Date: Monday, January 21, 2019

Contact: Perry State Park

Phone No: 785.246.3449

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Martin Luther King , Jr Day Holiday Observance

Most license and permits can be purchased on line at www.ksoutdoors.com or other vendors across the state.  Please check the website for these vendors.  Daily vehicle permits and daily camping permits can be obtained at a self pay station.  Please check Kiosk for pricing.  Advance reservations for the 2019 camping season cam be made online at:

www.kshuntfishcamp.com or www.reserveamerica.com

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Seasonal Camping Sites 2019 Camping Season

Date: Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Contact: Perry State Park

Phone No: 785 246 3449

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Seasonal Site Applications for the 2019 Camping Lottery Draw are DUE.  Deadline for the completed applications to be returned is Monday, January 22, 2019 at 4:00 PM. (Postmarked, hand delivered, or emailed no later than 4:00 p.m. on January 22, 2019). The drawing will be held Monday Jan 28, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. The drawing is open to public. For questions regarding the summer seasonal camping program, please call the park office for more information. 785.246.3449

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Perry Lottery Draw for Seasonal Camping 2019

Date: Monday, January 28, 2019

Contact: Perry State Park

Phone No: 785 246 3449

Time: 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Other Information:

The lottery drawing is open to public and will be held at the office. 

The drawing will be held Friday Jan 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. Seasonal Site Camping Applications for the 2019 Season were DUE  at the Perry State Park Office on January 22 2019 by 4:00 pm.   For questions regarding the seasonal camping program, please call the park office for more information.

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Office closed

Dates: 02/04/19 - 02/08/19

Contact: Perry State Park

Phone No: 785-246-3449

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Most license and permits can be purchased online at www.ksoutdoors.com or vendors across the state.  Park daily vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay station north of the office. Reservations can be made online at:

 reserveamerica.com 

 kshuntfishcamp.com

Location: Tuttle Creek State Park at River Pond

Type: Hunter Ed Course

Dates: 03/26/19 - 04/02/19

Contact: Tuttle Creek State Park office

Other Information:

Pre-registration required at Tuttle Creek State Park Office at River Pond area (8am-4pm). Students receive class syllabus, locations, home work assignments, and manual at registration. The class is free to all students 11 years old or older.

Location: Cross Timbers State Park - Toronto Point

Type: Area School Event

Date: Thursday, April 18, 2019

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

Earth day event held especially for area schools. The students will enjoy Kansas Wildlife, Archery, Shelter Building, and more. Event sponsored by the OK Kids program presented by the Kansas Wildscape Foundation.

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Tournament

Date: Sunday, May 05, 2019

Contact: Brian Keeney

Phone No: 913 424 8285

Time: 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

Bass Tournament Lake View Boat Ramp

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Youth Archery Clinic and Amphibian & Reptile Interpretive Program

Date: Saturday, May 18, 2019

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: 785.753.4971

Time: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Other Information:

Youth Archery Clinic will be from 9am to 12 noon.  Amphibian & Reptile Interpretive Program will be at 2pm.  Location for events will be announced.  Free Park Entrance Day - No vehicle permit required. 

Location: Fall River State Park

Type: Trail Hike/Bike

Date: Saturday, June 01, 2019

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

This is an All Day Event

Other Information:

Celebrate National Trails Day by hiking or mountain biking one of seven trails at Fall River. Check out the new Badger Creek Trail just recently completed by the Kansas Trails Council.  Insect repellent, water, and sunscreen are recommended. 

Location: Cross Timbers State Park

Type: Trail Hike/Bike

Date: Saturday, June 01, 2019

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Other Information:

Celebrating National Trails Day! Cross Timbers has six trails for you to enjoy nearly 15 miles total.

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Kids Fishing Clinic

Date: Sunday, June 09, 2019

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

Kids Fishing Clinic. Ages 7-15. Pre-Registration at the State Park Office no later than Thursday, June 6th. Participants will learn fishing techniques and fish identification, with an adult mentor.  Registration is limited.

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Family/Team or Individual Cardboard Boat Building Contest

Date: Sunday, June 16, 2019

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Other Information:

Participants must design and build a cardboard boat (specifications will be available in early June), and bring it to the Southwinds Beach for the contest to see who’s boat can float through the designated course without sinking! The boat’s “captain” must be aboard to qualify.

Location: Glen Elder State Park

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 06/22/19 - 06/23/19

Time: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm

Other Information:

Annual KS Walleye Assoc Tournament at Waconda Lake

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Fireworks Display

Date: Saturday, July 06, 2019

Contact: Thane Loring, Park Manager

Phone No: 785-753-4971

Time: 9:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Other Information:

Independence Day Fireworks Display will be presented from the Walleye Point area of Lovewell State Park, beginning at dusk on Saturday, June 30th. State Park Vehicle Permit is required.  Event is tentative, pending private fundraising for fireworks purchase.

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Outdoor Games and Recreation

Date: Saturday, August 03, 2019

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Other Information:

Kayak Kruse; Co-Ed Mud Volleyball, $20 per team; Sandpile Treasure Hunt; Sand Castle/Sculpture Contest Pre-Registration required for Mud Volleyball, no later than August 1st.

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area - Casner Creek Campground

Type: Stargazing

Date: Saturday, August 03, 2019

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 8:00 pm

Other Information:

Enjoy a night with the Kansas Astronomical Observers, they will present an educational program, we'll enjoy refreshments, and then look into the night sky as it gets dark to see planets, moons, stars, constellations, nebulas, and other fun wonders of our skies! Event is in Casner Creek Campground, lawn chairs, and insect repellant are recommended to fully enjoy this great event!

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: Christmas Lighting Contest

Dates: 08/17/19 - 08/18/19

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 12:00 pm - 11:00 am

Other Information:

Campers decorate their campsites and camping cabins in yuletide themes. The public is encouraged to view the decorations. Entries must register at the State Park Office by 5 pm on Saturday. Decorations are judged Saturday evening, Prizes awarded Sunday morning at 11am.

Location: Lovewell State Park

Type: 3D Archery Tournament; Free park vehicle entrance.

Date: Sunday, September 08, 2019

Contact: Thane Loring

Phone No: (785) 753-4971

Time: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Other Information:

3D Archery Shoot begins at 9 am - Individuals compete on 14 station 3D archery range. Divisions for Men, Women, Youth. Steel Deer Target Contest at 12 noon. Prizes awarded at 1 pm. Free Park Entrance Day, no vehicle permits required.

Location: Wilson State Park-Hell Creek Boat Ramp

Type: Fishing Tournament

Dates: 09/14/19 - 09/15/19

Time: 6:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area

Type: Historical Reenactment of the Mountain Man Era 1800-1840

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2019

Contact: Kimberly Jones

Phone No: 620-637-2213

Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Other Information:

Step back to 1819, a time with the mountain man and the American Indians walked the recently purchased Louisiana Purchase. A time when Lewis and Clark had finished their exploration, and others were wanting to follow in their footsteps. The event interprets 1800-1840 with a traditional rendezvous when Mountain Men and American Indians camped together to trade for needed supplies from the fur companies. Activities will include Indian and Mountain Men Encampments, Historical Traders, Blackpowder Shoot, Tomahawk Throw, Skillet Throw for the Ladies, and a Kids Gold Rush. Come out to Fall River State Park and step back to 1819.