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**

Water will be shut off to most sites from 11/15/2024 until spring of 2025. One shower house will remain open in each campground throughout winter.

If you are camping at a site that has a frost-free hydrant, it is your responsibility to turn off the hydrant and disconnect your water line when temperatures will be below 32 degrees. Failure to disconnect at these temperatures could result in damage to park or personal equipment. 

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

2025 Reservations go on sale December 13, 2024, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.

For more information click, Eisenhower State Park

2025 Reservations go on sale December 20, 2024, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.

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 now closed until at least the end of May 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 for updates as well as the Kanza Rail Trail Conservancy Facebook page.

For more information click, Flint Hills Trail State Park

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For more information click, Glen Elder State Park

GREEN RECREATIONAL TRAIL WILL BE TEMPORARILY CLOSED TO DRIVE-IN TRAFFIC DUE TO CONSTRUCTION.  Green Recreational Trail Winter Hours - the trail will be closing before dark during winter hours. Hours may vary at times.  

For more information click, Green Recreational Trail 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.

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 Monday thru Friday; closed Saturday and Sunday.   You can also utilize the new CampItKS app,  reserveamerica.com and campitks.com 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.

ATTN:  Effective 4-25-25 the previous fire ban has been rescinded.

Willow, Cottonwood, and Walleye Point Shower/Restroom buildings are currently open.  Southwinds Shower/Restroom building remains closed for the season at this time. North and South Willow, Cottonwood, Cedar Point and Walleye Point Utility Campgrounds are all open for the season. 

As of 4-23-25, Lovewell Reservoir is 1.2 ft below conservation pool. All boat ramps are usable.

For more information click, Lovewell State Park

Updated 4/23/2025:

MEADE STATE PARK IS IN A TOTAL FIRE BAN. NO GROUND FIRES OF ANY KIND ARE ALLOWED! 

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 (effective 12/19/2024). 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:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 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.THREE units on the North Shower Facility are now open, one unit remains closed pending some repairs. The East vault near the boat ramp is open 365/24/7, however there is not currently water service at the hydrant. The West Vault near Sagebrush and the South Trailhead is closed. 

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 04/26/2025: The state park is open for use. Milford Lake is approximately 0.02 feet below conservation pool level and water temperature is approximately 55 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

4/25/2025

ATTENTION - the 4 new cabins at Perry will be able to rent starting Monday- you may go online after 12:00 noon on Saturday 4/26/2027 to start reserving them. 

• Curlew
• Rising Sun
• Shoal
• Sicklefin

These cabins sleep 6-

ALL MOTORIZED VEHICLES MUST HAVE A PASS- no matter the length of stay.

NOTICE: Water is on at Eagle Landing, Cougar Pass, Lake View, Cottonwood Bridge, and the Wild Horse Campground.  These bath houses are open Eagle Landing Lake View and Wild Horse.  Both dump stations have water. 

FACILITY CLOSURES:

• Hobie Cove shower house is currently closed, due to issues with the building integrity.
• Turkey Run campground is closed and so is that bathhouse is closed due to construction of cabins

The utility areas Eagle Landing, Cougar Pass, Lake View and Cottonwood Bridge are in the advanced reservation system.  Please check with park staff if you are showing up with no reservation(s) and want to stay more than one night.  Weekend stays/reservations require a 2-night stay including both Friday night and Saturday night. 

Cancelation policy:

1. All platforms. Implement a 'CHANGE FEE'. $5.00 fee. Applies to any reschedule or date change campsite/cabin reservation, and/or shortened stay. Does not apply to transfer same facility of campsite/cabin, unless a shortened stay.
2. All platforms. Campsite cancellation/no show 0-2 days prior to arrival date results is no refund. Campsite cancellation 3-14 days prior to arrival date results in loss of reservation fee, 1 night stay fees, and implement a $5 cancellation fee. Campsite cancellations 15+ days prior to arrival date results in loss of reservation fee + $5 cancellation fee.
3. All platforms. Cabin cancellation/no show 0-4 days prior to arrival date results is no refund. Cabin cancellation 5-29 days prior to arrival date results in loss of reservation fee, 1 night stay fees, and implement a $5 cancellation fee. Cabin cancellations 30+ days prior to arrival date results in loss of reservation fee + $5 cancellation fee.

Reminder: Reservations are not to be sold on Buy Sell Trade or Facebook Sites

Primitive Campgrounds (no utilities) currently first come first serve no reservations.  Must have tent/camper - a camp unit on site before paying.

• Mulberry Grove
• Catfish Alley
• Hideaway
• Pelican Point: Walk in camping only.  Please do not drive around the barricades. 
• Hobie Cove: Individual camp sites are established 1-30. Only three camp units will be permitted per camp site for a family or group. The post number indicates the middle of the site. Appropriate fees will apply to each of the camp units.

ALL SEASONAL CAMPING SITES have been selected during the lottery held on December 2nd 

NOTICE TO HORSE CAMPERS: You must have a HORSE ON SITE TO CAMP AT WILD HORSE EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND.  STARTING NOV 1, 2024, all sites will be first come first serve until March 31, 2025. You will need to call the office for reservations for the prime season (April 1 thru October 31).  Please do not make new trails.  Kansas weather changes often so just a reminder for your safety and protection of the trails- please Do not use/ride on the muddy trails. "If you leave tracks turn back" and do not make new trails.  Please read the above policy on cancelling your reservations.  If you choose to try and do a date change- you must call the office the DAY BEFORE YOUR RESERVATION starts- BEFORE NOON.  There will still be a fee attached.

NOTICE FOR BOAT OWNERS All Boats: New Registrations, Renewals and Transfers. Please read the instructions below:

1. Your registrations can be done here at Perry State Park. Monday - Friday 8:00 -3:30 Only. No boat registrations can be done on the weekend.
2. YOU must have all paperwork done ahead of time. Copies cannot be done here.  
3. Kansas Requires a bill of sale. A copy of the appropriate bill of sale form is on this website. 
4. You will need to provide our office A PRINTED picture of the HULL ID - if you can't print a picture, we can take a readable etching of the HULL ID Number that is associated with your vessel. (The Hull ID is located on the back of the transom, and it is 12 digits long)
5. There is a form to fill out. This form is under -how to register your boat, "the Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating" -- open the + Registration and Renewal Forms.
6. All new boats, out of state boats, and transfers of boats will need to fill out this form. It must be signed and filled out completely.
7. If you bought the boat from a dealer in state or out of state, YOU MUST SETTLE YOUR SALES TAX FIRST with your County, so you will need to provide us a copy of payment of sales tax from your county before you can register the vessel.

HUNTING SEASON----Remember Horse Trails and Bike Trails can cross over into CORP OF ENGINEERS LAND and there might be some walk-in hunting during the various hunting seasons on their property and PERRY STATE PARK is scheduled for some special hunts in designated areas starting 9/15-12/31. Please use caution and wear brightly colored clothing (preferably ORANGE) when using all trails. 

COVID 19 and its variants can still be a concern we still ask that all visitors continue to practice social distancing and wear a mask when necessary.  Maintain a safe space between yourself and others... Be aware of surfaces that are touched regularly, and remember they are only as clean or sanitized as the last person to use it.  Wash your hands with soap and water and use alcohol base sanitizer after touching these surfaces (bathroom door handles, self-pay station, etc.).

For more information click, Perry State Park

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For more information click, Pomona State Park

04-21-25

When will the water be turned on to the entire park?  We are targeting April 25, and if / when the water is on, it will be officially non-potable until we get the water test results back from KDHE. Shower houses will be open in the days following April 25. Until then, all facilities in the park do not have water ... dump stations, our two primitive cabins, shower houses and campsites. Shower houses will be closed, dump stations will remain open without water. You can get water in Norton at the water tower park located on hwy 36 across the street from Bomgaars. We do have vault toilets that are open year round.

Want to reserve a campsite at Prairie Dog State Park this summer, or a cabin for anytime in the next 12 months?  All utility campsites are reservable, as well as most of our mushroom shelters (M2-M10). For primitive or dry camping, the sites are not reservable, but as long as it's not a busy holiday weekend, we have plenty of available primitive camping areas.  If the current time is before noon, you can call and reserve a campsite 1 day in advance. If the current time is after 12 noon, you can reserve a campsite 2 days in advance. Cabins are reservable from 2 days in advance, up to 364 days in advance.

2025 Annual Camp Permit, Annual Vehicle Permit, and 14-Night Camp Permit are now available for purchase. Annual Camp Permit gets you a $10 discount for each night of camping in 2025 at any KS State Park; the Annual Vehicle Permit allows you to enter any KS State Park until Dec. 31 of 2025, and costs the same as five daily permits; the 14-Night Camp Permit gets you a $10 discount for each night of camping for a total of 14 nights, which can be spread out over more than one camping stay and in one or more KS State Parks.

The Senior Lifetime Combo license is no longer for sale. KDWP says that the statute has expired which allows the sale of this permit. Senior Hunt and Senior Fish are still for sale annually at $15 each, for Kansas residents age 65-74. An annual combo is available for $25.

No burn ban.  Campfires and charcoal grilling are allowed.

For cabins and campsites, there is a $5 fee to cancel a reservation. The $5 fee is in addition to the existing refund policy, based on how many days in advance you cancel the reservation. Call the office for more information.

For a date change on an existing reservation for a cabin or campsite, there is a $5 date change fee.   

Office hours:  we are open on Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm, and closed Saturday and Sunday. Sometime before Memorial Day, we will be open on weekends, Saturday 8am - 4pm, Sunday noon - 4pm.

Interested in knowing the water level at Keith Sebelius Reservoir?  You can look at www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_ksks.pl to see our "pool elevation" which is the water level. You can also find other information, and you can run a report at the bottom of that webpage for one month or for one year. The report will show things such as inflow, water level, precipitation, and more.

Websites:  campitks.com is for camping, cabins, and vehicle permits; gooutdoorskansas.com is for boating, fishing and hunting. Look for the apps to install on your smart phone for these websites also.

Fishing bait is available in Norton. T & D Bait Shop is operated at a house 1 block east of the Post Office, and 1/2 block south. Worms are for sale at the Alta convenience store and at Bomgaars.

Click on the News icon above to see our "Did You Know" information.

Questions about fees for camping and for vehicles in the park?  https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Park-Fees

When you register a boat, you must provide something that has the hull ID: a title, bill of sale, a picture on your phone, etc. If your newly acquired boat was built before 1972, chances are that it does not have a Hull ID. Also bring a bill of sale, showing the seller and buyer's names, the date of purchase, price, make and model of boat, etc.

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

OFFICE HOURS 

Monday-Friday        8 am to 4 pm
Closed Saturday and Sunday

Townsite Shower House closed for the season, all others are open.
Both dump stations are open.
Fish cleaning station is open.

Campfires in Campfire rings only.

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