State Park Alerts
State park vehicle permits, annual camping permits and 14-day camping permits for the 2023 season will go on sale beginning December 13, 2022.
Campsite reservations for the 2023 season can be made beginning at noon on December 15, 2022.
- MINIMUM STAY NOTICE: A four-night stay will be required for camping reservations during Memorial Day weekend, and three-night stays will be required for camping reservations during the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends.
PLEASE USE THE ENTRANCE ON HIGHWAY 147 TO ENTER/EXIT THE PARK! LOCATED JUST 13 MILES SOUTH OF I-70 (N 38° 48.741, W 99°43.610) Google Maps and other mapping software will sometimes route people to the wrong location!
For more information click, Cedar Bluff State Park
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For more information click, Cheney State Park
**ATTENTION**
There are no Fireworks allowed anywhere at Clinton State Park
For more information click, Clinton State Park
Reserve your spots now before they fill up! (Cabins can be reserved 1 year in advance year round!)
For more information click, Crawford State Park
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For more information click, Cross Timbers State Park
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For more information click, Eisenhower State Park
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For more information click, El Dorado State Park
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For more information click, Elk City State Park
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For more information click, Fall River State Park
Restrooms at Pomona, Miller, Admire, and Bushong trailhead are now open. Working water fountains are available at Bushong, Admire, and Miller during warmer months, but must be shut off when cold weather arrives. Please always be aware of changing trail conditions due to weather such as cracks in the trail surface or obstacles such as fallen trees.
Trail Constuction and Section Closure: The section of the Flint Hills Trail between Vassar and South Lewelling Road in Osage County is closed until probably fall 2025 while the trail section is upgraded. Travel in this area will require a detour. The shortest bypass uses county roads and the Highway. Traffic is heavy on this highway and other county roads may be used for bypass. (Using 245th for East West travel and accessing the trail via South Croco and South Fairlawn is a longer route with slower traffic). Visitors should evaluate routes and use caution during road travel. Please monitor this page and the Kanza Rail Trail Conservancy Facebook for updates.
For more information click, Flint Hills Trail State Park
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For more information click, Glen Elder State Park
Beginning May 15, the Hillsdale Lake Information Center that is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers will be closed to the public with no public services including interagency pass and USACE annual pass sales. There are no closures at Hillsdale State Park.
For more information click, Hillsdale State Park
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For more information click, Historic Lake Scott State Park
Beginning May 15, the Kanopolis Lake Information Center that is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers will be closed to the public and pass sales will be by appointment only. There are no closures at Kanopolis State Park.
DETOUR ALERT: KDOT has closed the Railroad Bridge on Highway 141 just south of Highway 140. All detours will bring you from the South on K4 Highway to Highway 141. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need any directions or have questions, please call the park office. (785) 546-2565
For more information click, Kanopolis State Park
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For more information click, Kaw River State Park
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For more information click, Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
The Lovewell State Park Office is open 8am to 4:00pm Daily. You can also utilize the new CampItKS app, reserveamerica.com and campitks.gov for online park purchases; and license.gooutdoorskansas.com for license purchases. Self Pay Station and Kiosk are also available for walk-in campsites and daily vehicle permits.
FIREWORKS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON ANY PUBLIC PROPERTY, LOVEWELL STATE PARK, LOVEWELL WILDLIFE AREA, TWIN COVES TRAILER AREA OR PRIVATE CABIN AREA.
All Shower/Restroom buildings are open for the season. All campgrounds and trailer dump stations are open.
As of 7-4-25, Lovewell Reservoir is 3.5 ft above conservation pool. All boat ramps are usable.
For more information click, Lovewell State Park
Updated 06/30/2025: NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED IN MEADE STATE PARK OR THE SURROUNDING WILDLIFE AREAS!
The official address for Meade State Park is now 12165 South V Road, Meade, KS 67864. This is the physical location of the park office. Please use the HWY 23 entrance to enter/exit the park.
The credit card machine located at the park's self-pay station is out of order. Cash/check is still accepted at the self-pay station (use the white envelopes provided and deposit in tank.) Credit cards are accepted at the park office during our normal business hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.
CURRENT OFFICE HOURS:
Weekend operations have started, and the office will be open 7 days a week. Hours may fluctuate, and the best place to stay up to date is the park's Facebook page: facebook.com/MeadeStatePark.
Monday - Wednesday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
FACILITY UPDATE: Water/electrical service is on to all utility campgrounds (Sagebrush, Cottonwood, Cedar and Lakeview). The shower house/bathroom facility connected to the park office on the south side of the lake is open and available for use 365/24/7.The North Shower Facility is open.The East vault near the boat ramp is open 365/24/7. The West Vault near Sagebrush and the South Trailhead is open.
RESERVATIONS: We highly recommend making reservations prior to your arrival, especially for weekend camping. Reservations for the 2025 camping season are now being accepted through Oct. 31, 2025. A Kansas State Park Vehicle Pass is required on ALL MOTORIZED VEHICLES entering the park. These are $5/day or $25/year.
Please check out the park's Facebook page for the latest information: facebook.com/MeadeStatePark
For more information click, Meade State Park
Milford State Park Update 07/05/2025: The state park is open for use. Milford Lake is approximately 0.01 feet below conservation pool level and water temperature is approximately 79 Degrees.
State Park Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; When the Office & Gatehouse are closed, please use the self-pay station for camping and vehicle permit issuances (cash in self-pay envelope and credit card at the electronic kiosk machine).
State Park Area Temporary Closures: The Walnut Grove Boat Ramp is closed due to holes in concrete launch lanes.
Blue-Green Algae Bloom Information: Please visit https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/777/Harmful-Algal-Blooms for any current blue-green algae bloom information. KDHE monitors lake conditions annually April 1st-October 31st.
Milford State Park Camp Site Alert: Campsites 201, 202, 206, 207, 209, 210, 218, 220, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 411, 413, 415, and 417 are back-in campsites with the hookups on the passenger side (opposite of typical back-in campsites). Longer cord and hose may be needed.
For more information click, Milford State Park
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For more information click, Mushroom Rock State Park
7/1/2025
NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED IN PERRY STATE PARK
FACILITY CLOSURES:
Hobie Cove shower house is closed.
Turkey Run shower house is closed.
For more information click, Perry State Park
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For more information click, Pomona State Park
July 5, 2025
No burn ban for the park, campfires are allowed.
For more information click, Prairie Dog State Park
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For more information click, Prairie Spirit Trail State Park
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For more information click, Sand Hills State Park
In the event of needing assistance with an issue when the office is closed during the week or weekend, please find a Camp Host in the park. Our camp-host for River Pond Area are located right by the east gatehouse as you come in by the archery range or right by the camp store. Our camp-host for the Rocky Ford area are located right across from site 119 and the trail head. Our camp-host for Cedar Ridge area are located in front of the cabins and next to the swing set. Our camp-host for Fancy Creek are located right next to the vault bathroom by Hidden Hallow Loop Campground. Our camp-host for South Randolph are located next to site 211 and across from the shower building. Our camp-host will be able to answer any of your questions or get in contact with a maintenance personal or Park Ranger to handle any issues. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
For more information click, Tuttle Creek State Park
NO FIREWORKS ALLOWED IN WEBSTER STATE PARK AND WEBSTER WILDLIFE AREA.
Professional fireworks display, sponsored by Friends of Webster State Park, will be on July 5 at a dusk (approx. 10 pm)
For more information click, Webster State Park
Beginning May 15, Minooka Park on the Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake (operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers) will be closed for dispersed overnight use but day use will remain open. There are no closures at Wilson State Park.
For more information click, Wilson State Park