Fall River State Park
Positioned between the Cross Timbers region and the grasslands of the Flint Hills, Fall River State Park is home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life. The 1107-acre park is a unique blend of forested flood plains, blackjack savannas, and tall-grass prairie. Six hiking trails offer visitors an up-close and personal perspective on this unique area.
A favorite pastime is canoeing Fall River, which feeds into the 2,450-acre reservoir of the same name. Bird watchers, photographers, and naturalists will enjoy a variety of native plants and animals here. More than 9,000 acres of public wildlife area next to the park are managed for a variety of game and non-game species. Dove, quail, deer, turkey, rabbit, squirrel, waterfowl, and prairie chicken are common.
(620) 637-2213 (Park Office)
Fall River State Park does not have a Park Office; it is managed out of the Cross Timbers State Park office at 144 Hwy 105, Toronto KS.
We have began closing facilities for winter season, Quarry Bay & Gobbler's Knob no longer have water on this includes both of those shower buildings.
Fall River has cabins for rent!! They are located in the Gobbler's Knob campground within the Fredonia Bay area. Cedar Crest, Heron's Cove, and the Willow Bend cabin offer a full kitchen, bathroom with shower, a covered shelter outside, fire ring with grill, and, of course, picnic table. Cedar Crest & Heron's Cove will both sleep up to six, and Willow Bend features our two-bedroom layout sleeping up to nine. All have a view of Fall River Reservoir and the beautiful tall grass prairie! Please use www.reserveamerica.com for reservations or contact our office. Please note these cabins do not allow smoking inside or tents outside. Heron's Cove is the only pet-friendly cabin, pet fee required.
The park offers a large playground for kids located in the Fredonia Bay area, and was recently repaired with new slides & surfacing. This facility is designed for children ages 5-12. We encourage proper use of the playground, and those children are supervised. Park benches and a gazebo have been provided for this purpose. A small playground with climber and swings are in the Quarry Bay Area.
Fall River State Park features six trails of varying lengths for your family's enjoyment. All are open to foot and bicycle traffic, two are located in the Fredonia Bay Area, and four in the Quarry Bay Area of the park. The Casner Creek Trail also takes you to the Kids Fishing Pond.
For more information, cabin or campsite reservations, contact the park office between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday (winter hours), or Tuesday to Saturday 8 to 4:30 through the summer at 620-637-2213 or visit www.reserveamerica.com.
Positioned between the Cross Timbers region and the grasslands of the Flint Hills, Fall River State Park is home to a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life. The 1107-acre park is a unique blend of forested flood plains, blackjack savannas, and tall-grass prairie. Outdoors enthusiasts looking to get off the beaten track will find much to their liking at this park, located in southeastern Greenwood County.
- Camping Available: Yes
- ADA Camping Available: Yes
- Reservable Sites: Yes
- Primitive Camping: 17
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- Camping Available: Yes
- ADA Camping Available: Yes
- Reservable Sites: Yes
- Primitive Camping: 32
- Water, Sewer, Electric: 1
- Water, Electric: 44
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- Trail Season: Year Round
- Length of Trail: 1.5 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 39.439 W096 06.054
- Trail Season: Year Round
- Length of Trail: 1 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 38.990 W096 05.439
- Trail Season: Year Round
- Length of Trail: 0.75 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 39.447 W096 03.082
- Trail Season: Year Round
- Length of Trail: 0.1 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- This trail is ADA accessible
- Location of Start: N37 39.473 W096 03.192
- Trail Season: Year Round
- Length of Trail: 1.5 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 39.893 W096 03.190
- Trail Season: Year Round
- Length of Trail: 1 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 39.522 W096 03.231
Important Cabin Information: Reservation Terms and Conditions, Cabin Reservation Information
Heron's Cove and Cedar Crest cabins maximum capacity is six, offering full kitchens, bathroom with shower, full size bed, full size futon, twin size Murphy's bed, outdoor shelter, and fire-ring w/grill. Willow Bend is our two bedroom cabin, same amenities but sleeps up to 9. All share a view of the Fall River Reservoir and sit next to the Turkey Run hiking trail. There is NO smoking in the cabins and tents are not allowed in the area. Heron's Cove is the only pet-friendly cabin, pet fee required.
This form allows you to email Fall River State Park with any questions you might have about the State Park and its facilities. This includes season openings and closings, campsite reservations, special events, etc.