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2024 Reservations go on sale December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.

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.

Phone:
Address:
2381 Casner Creek Rd., Gatehouse located 2 miles north of US-400 on Z50 Road
Fall River,KS    67047
County/Counties:

(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.

Park News - Updated: 03/04/2024
Rendezvous

Park staff anticipate turning water on to campsites & Fredonia Bay Showers the first week of April 2024, pending temperatures allow.

The park has completed winterizing facilities, all bathhouses are now closed for the winter season.  Water is available at the entrance to Fredonia Bay year-round at a frost free hydrant.  Electricity remains on year-round, the dump station has closed down for rinsing, but guests can still dump. Vault toilets are available year-round in South Rock Ridge, Casner Creek Campground and in Quarry Bay.

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 at 620-637-2213 or visit www.reserveamerica.com.

General Information
Phone:
Address:
2381 Casner Creek Rd., Gatehouse located 2 miles north of US-400 on Z50 Road
 
Fall River, KS    67047
County/Counties:

(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.


History

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.

Fall River Areas
Quarry Bay Campground

Fredonia Bay
  • Camping Available: Yes
  • ADA Camping Available: Yes
  • Reservable Sites: Yes
  • Primitive Camping: 32
  • Water, Sewer, Electric: 1
  • Water, Electric: 44
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Fall River Trails
Casner Creek
  • 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

Turkey Run
  • 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

Post Oak
  • 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

Overlook
  • 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

Bluestem
  • 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

Catclaw
  • 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

Fall River Cabins

Important Cabin Information:  Reservation Terms and Conditions, Cabin Reservation Information

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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.

Heron's Cove Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N37 39.078 W96 05.461
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Heron's Cove Cabin
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    Fall River State Park offers rustic cabin rentals.

    Heron's Cove cabin is reservable year round. Reservations may be made up to a year in advance. Reservations can be made at www.reserveamerica.com, Campit KS app, or by calling our park office 620-637-2213.

    In addition to the cabin reservation, you must have a vehicle pass. You must be 18 or older to reserve and rent the cabin. No Smoking is allowed in the cabin, NO tents outside at cabins. Pets are allowed with a paid pet fee in Heron's Cove Cabin.  This is a housekeeping cabin, please leave the cabin as it is found (basic cleaning supplies are provided). Please bring your own bedding, pillows, and towels.

    The cabin comes with:

    Bathroom/shower, microwave, full size refrigerator, 4-burner cook stove with oven, full bed, Murphy twin bed, futon, table and chairs, AC/heat, outside hydrant, shelter, picnic table, fire ring w/grill, service for 8 set with silverware, glasses, toaster, coffee pot, and other limited cookware.

    Check in time is 3:00 p.m. Check out time is 12:00 p.m. (noon)

    Cabin renters shall be responsible for full payment of any damages incurred during their length of stay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, Cash or personal check as payment for cabin rental. You may contact our park office at 620-637-2213 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.


Cedar Crest Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N37 39.103 W96 05.470
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cedar Crest Cabin
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     Fall River State Park offers rustic cabin rentals.

    Cedar Crest cabin is reservable year round. Reservations may be made up to a year in advance. Reservations can be made at www.reserveamerica.com, Campit KS app, or by calling the park office 620-637-2213.

    In addition to the cabin reservation, you must have a vehicle pass. You must be 18 or older to reserve and rent the cabin. No Smoking or Pets are allowed in the cabin, NO tents outside of the cabins. This is a housekeeping cabin, please leave cabin as it is found (basic cleaning supplies are provided). Please bring your own bedding, pillows, and towels.

    The cabin comes with:

    Bathroom/shower, microwave, refrigerator, 4-burner cook stove with oven, full bed, Murphy twin bed, futon, table and chairs, AC/heat, outside hydrant, shelter, picnic table, fire ring w/grill, service for 8 set with silverware, glasses, toaster, coffee pot, and other limited cookware.

    Check in time is 3:00 p.m. Check out time is 12:00 p.m. (noon)

    Cabin renters shall be responsible for full payment of any damages incurred during their length of stay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, Cash or personal check as payment for cabin rental. You may contact our park office at 620-637-2213 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.


Willow Bend Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N37 39.078 W96 05.461
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Willow Bend Cabin
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    Kitchen Area

    • Refrigerator, full size
    • 4 Burner stove with oven
    • Microwave
    • Electric Coffee Pot w/filters
    • Electric Toaster
    • 3 pot, 1 skillet
    • Dish sets for 12 people
    • 1 Pitcher
    • 1 Bowl
    • 12 Glasses
    • 1 Dishpan & sink in the cabinet top
    • Silverware Pieces for 12 people
    • 1 Can Opener
    • 1 Cutting board
    • Table and Chairs
    • Futon bed that folds down in kitchen
    • Dish soap is furnished.

    Other Rooms

    • Full Size Bed & couch in 1 bedroom
    • Twin bunk beds in 1 bedroom (sleeps 4)
    • No loft
    • Heat/Air (2 units)
    • Standing Floor Fan (1)
    • 3 Ceiling Fans
    • Fire Extinguisher
    • Misc. Pictures/Curtains
    • Lawn chairs
    • Bathroom with shower (Toilet paper is furnished)

     

    Outdoors

    • Picnic Table
    • Fire Ring w/grill
    • Upright grill

    Willow Bend cabin is reservable year round. Reservations may be made up to a year in advance. Reservations can be made at www.reserveamerica.com, Campit KS app, or by calling the park office 620-637-2213.

    In addition to the cabin reservation, you must have a vehicle pass. You must be 18 or older to reserve and rent the cabin. No Smoking or Pets are allowed in the cabin, and NO tents outside of the cabins. This is a housekeeping cabin, please leave cabin as you find it (basic cleaning supplies are provided). Please bring your own bedding, pillows, soap, and towels.

    Check in time is 3:00 p.m. Check out time is 12:00 p.m. (noon)

    Cabin renters shall be responsible for full payment of any damages incurred during their length of stay. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, Cash or personal check as payment for cabin rental. You may contact our park office at 620-637-2213 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.


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