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
NO FIREWORKS ARE ALLOWED IN CLINTON STATE PARK
For more information click, Clinton State Park
2024 Reservations go on sale December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.
For more information click, Crawford State Park
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For more information click, Cross Timbers State Park
2024 Reservations go on sale December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.
For more information click, Eisenhower State Park
2024 Reservations go on sale December 15, 2023, 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. A working water fountain is available at Bushong 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.
For more information click, Flint Hills Trail State Park
2024 Reservations go on sale December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.
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
2024 Reservations go on sale December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.
For more information click, Hillsdale State Park
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For more information click, Historic Lake Scott State Park
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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.
Willow, Cottonwood, and Southwinds Shower/Restroom buildings are now closed for the season. Walleye Point Shower/Restroom building and the public shower/restroom facility at the Maintenance Building are available year-round. North Willow, Cottonwood and Cedar Point Utility Campgrounds are closed for the season. Walleye Point, South Willow and Southwinds Campgrounds are available year-round.
DUE TO EXTREMELY DRY CONDITIONS, A FIRE BAN IS NOW IN EFFECT FOR LOVEWELL STATE PARK. NO CAMPFIRES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
As of 10-8-24, Lovewell Reservoir is currently 7.5 ft below conservation pool. Marina Boat Ramp is closed. East Lane of Cedar Point Boat Ramp is still usable, West Lane is closed. Boaters are advised to be watchful of low water hazards on the water as well.
For more information click, Lovewell State Park
Updated 10/08/2024:
MAJOR EVENT PLANNED IN PARK FOR OCT. 12. EXPECT LARGE CROWDS, LIMITED SITE AVAILABILITY ON OCT. 11 - OCT. 13 WEEKEND. Join us for Halloween in the Park! For more information on this event: https://www.facebook.com/events/433537755700943
The park office will be OPEN Oct. 12 from 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. to accommodate Halloween in the Park participants. Firewood will be available for purchase!
All facilities, including bathrooms and shower houses, remain open. We will be leaving most facilities open through mid-October, weather compliant. Water/electric will remain ON at all utility campgrounds through October. Starting on Oct. 14, water/electricity will be shut off to the Lakeview campground. Check our facebook page at facebook.com/MeadeStatePark for the most up to date information.
NOTICE OF ADDRESS CHANGE EFFECTIVE JAN. 30, 2024: 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.
CURRENT OFFICE HOURS:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
FACILITY UPDATE: Water and electric are ON at all utility campgrounds. (Cedar, Sagebrush, Lakeview and Cottonwood Campgrounds.) 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.
RESERVATIONS: The 2024 camping season is officially underway! You may make reservations on utility sites in the park from now until Oct 31, 2024. All primitive campsites (no water, electricity) are available on a first come, first serve basis only. You may make reservations for utility sites by calling the park office or by visiting CampItKS.com. Primitive camping sites (no water/electric) are ONLY available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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 10/08/2024: The state park is open for use. Milford Lake is approximately 0.79 feet below conservation pool level.
State Park Closures: The Walnut Grove Boat Ramp is closed due to low water level.
Blue-Green Algae Bloom Information: Please visit https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/777/Harmful-Algal-Blooms for any current blue-green algae bloom information.
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
10/4/2024
ATTENTION
Rock Creek Marina Bridge Project - September 5th the bridge will be closed UNTIL MAY 2025
A detour will be located long US-24 directing thru traffic away from North K-237. Primarily using K-4 north to 81st (Meriden) east to Clark, south to 74th, then east on 74th turn south on West Lake Road.
Vehicle permits are required for each motorized vehicle. Use the self-pay stations if office is closed and no one is at the Gate House.
NOTICE JANUARY 24 2025 - JANUARY 26 2025 PERRY STATE PARK will be the site of Boy Scouts of America Klondike Derby - this special event will involve most all of the State Park Campground- the Horse Campground will be open for horse campers, Eagle Landing will be open with electric only, for any primitive camping with tents we will have Shelter 1-7. There are no reservations for sites from Nov 1 2024 to March 31 2025.
UPCOMING OFFICE CLOSURES
- Nov 11th 2024 Holiday
- NOV 27th – DEC 1st, 2024
- DEC 19 TH - JAN 2, 2025
- Jan 20th 2025 Holiday
- Jan 27th - Jan 30th 2025
SEASONAL CAMPING 2025 -DATES HAVE CHANGED
2025 Seasonal Camping - Applications will be available for the upcoming seasonal camping at Perry State Park starting Nov 6th 2024. Applications will be mailed to those who participated last year and those that had requested an interest in participating for 2025. Deadline for the completed applications to be returned is Tuesday November 26, 2024 (postmarked, hand delivered or emailed no later than 4:00 PM on November 26, 2024). The drawing will be held December 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Park Office. The Drawing is open to the public, you do not have to be present to participate, but a good contact number for you must be on your application, when your turn arrives and you do not answer your phone, the time will be noted when call/message is left and you will have 15 minutes to decide your selection or to pass Please call the Park office with any questions or concerns.
FACILITY UPDATE:
Water and electric are ON at all utility campgrounds. (Eagle Landing Cougar Pass Lake View Cottonwood Bridge and Wild Horse).
Lake View, Eagle Landing and Wild Horse Bath houses are now open.
FACILITY CLOSURES: Hobie Cove shower house is currently closed, due to issues with the building integrity.
RESERVATIONS: 2024 Camping Reservations can be made for utility areas through CampItKS.com, reserveamerica.com or by calling the Park Office.
- Lake View
- Eagle Landing
- Cottonwood Bridge
- Cougar Pass
Non-utility areas (primitive camping) are all FIRST come FIRST serve-no reservations.
Primitive Campgrounds (no utilities)
- 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.
- Turkey Run is closed construction of cabins
Reminder: Reservations are not to be sold on Buy Sell Trade or Facebook Sites
New for 2024 ...New business rules as follows:
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.
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).
NOTICE FOR BOAT OWNERS All Boats: New Registrations, Renewals and Transfers. Please read the instructions below:
- 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.
- YOU must have all paperwork done ahead of time. Copies cannot be done here.
- Kansas Requires a bill of sale. A copy of the appropriate bill of sale form is on this website.
- 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)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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
2024 Reservations go on sale December 8, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.
For more information click, Pomona State Park
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When will the water be turned off for the entire park for the winter? The latest will probably be around Oct. 24. It's been unseasonably warm in this area, so as long as the low isn't forecasted below 32 degrees, the water should be on until Oct. 24. When the water gets turned off, all facilities in the park do not have water ... our two primitive cabins 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.
No burn ban. Campfires and charcoal grilling are allowed.
Campsites can be reserved at Prairie Dog State Park; you can make that reservation by clicking the "Make a Reservation!" button above, or go to campitks.com, reserveamerica.com, or call our park office at 785-877-2953. Primitive non-designated campsites are non-reserveable, all other sites that are a mushroom shelter or have utilities, are reserveable.
2025 Annual Camp Permit, Annual Vehicle Permit, and 14-Night Camp Permit: these permits for next year will be available for purchase in mid-December. 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; 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.
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.
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.
Want to reserve a campsite or cabin? 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 2 days in advance. Cabins are reservable from 2 days in advance, up to 364 days in advance.
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
2024 Reservations go on sale December 8, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.
In the event of needing assistance with an issue when the office is closed during the week or weekend, please find a CAMPHOST 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
Sunday - Thursday 8 am to 4 pm
Friday 8 am to 8 pm
Saturday 8 am to 4 pm
For more information click, Webster State Park
New for 2024 : Implement a CHANGE FEE $5 fee. Applies to any reschedule or date change campsite/cabin reservation, and/or shortened stay. Does not apply to transfer same facility/same date of campsite/cabin, unless a shortened stay.
Reminder: Reservations are not to be sold on Buy Sell Trade or Facebook Sites. If you can not occupy your site please contact the park office. 785-658-2465.
Switchgrass bathroom/shower facility & Big Bluestem bathroom/shower house are open year round in Hell Creek and Yarrow and Coneflower bathroom/shower houses in Otoe are open year round.
Campgrounds with water available year round are: Big Bluestem, Foxtail, Lovegrass and Wheatgrass in the Hell Creek Area and Goldenrod in the Otoe Area.
Lovegrass Group Camp Area is available with online reservations. Annual Camp and 14 Night permits will not be valid when doing reservations in the Lovegrass Croup Camp area.
New Business Rules
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 reservations 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.
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.
For more information click, Wilson State Park