Directions to Cabin: From Atchison, KS go 3 miles north on Hwy 7, turn left (west) on 318^th Road, go 2 miles on 318^th and then turn right (north) on Pawnee Road and go .7 mile. The cabin is on your left between the road and lake.

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THE NEW DELUXE CABIN overlooks Atchison State Fishing Lake. This cabin offers one bedroom with a full-size bed and a futon. The bathroom offers a large walk-in shower. The large front room has a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, and basic kitchen tools.

Also included are toasters, coffee

makers, and filters. You will find additional sleeping accommodations in the front room with a pull down twin-size murphy bed and a sofa. Occupancy is limited to 6; exceptions for additional children may be approved by the manager. No more than 6 people my use the cabin at one time. No gatherings of more than 6 are allowed in the cabin.

The cabin is air conditioned and heated. A picnic area outside offers a fire ring, barbecue grill, and picnic table. The large front porch will beckon you to sit a spell. Located just north and west of Atchison, you will enjoy the tranquility of the lake and great fishing opportunities. This cabin is ADA-accessible. Located northwest of Atchison, the cabin is open all year. Vehicle permits are not required at Atchison State Fishing Lake.

No check-in is required. There is only one cabin on this area. The entry to the cabin is by code on door knob

Cabin Housekeeping Guidelines

• The cabin should be left in at least as good of condition as you found it in.
• Dishes, Pot, Pans, Silverware and all other kitchen accessories should all be washed, dried and put back into cabinets.
• All appliances should be cleaned. (Microwave, Stove, Refrigerator, Toaster, Coffee Maker and Can Opener)
• Please sweep floors. If floors are heavily soiled a mop is provided.
• Please take all trash to the dumpster located at shop/office at the south end of lake. If no dumpster is available please set trash by shop fence.

 Cabin Rules

• Check in time is 2:00 pm
• Check out time is 12:00 noon.
• No Alcohol is allowed.
• Absolutely NO Pets or Smoking in Cabin. All outside pets must comply with the pet regulation (KAR 115-8-10). Summary of KAR 115-8-10 - Pets shall be controlled at all times by using any of the following: Hand-held lead not more than 10 feet in length; tethered chain or leash not more than 10 feet in length. The pet shall be under the direct observation of and control by the owner; or confined to a cage, pen, vehicle or trailer. The requirements of subsection shall not apply to dogs while being used during and as a part of any of the following acts or activities: Hunting during open hunting seasons on lands or waters open for hunting; However no pets are allowed in cabin
• Occupancy is limited to 6; exceptions for additional children may be approved by the manager. No more than 6 people my use the cabin at one time. No gatherings of more than 6 are allowed in the cabin.
• Fires at cabin in approved fire ring only.
• No cooking on porch.
• No cleaning of fish or wildlife in cabin.
• No tents or campers at cabin without approval.

Personal fireworks are not allowed at Crawford State Park.

This is the front of the cabin, which faces the lake.

The largest cabin at Crawford State Park is called Shady Rest.

It is a modern cabin, with central air-conditioning/heating and is located on the west side of the lake. It has a beautiful view and offers a year-round alternative to the camping experience. For those people who enjoy the outdoors but don’t want to, or can’t, “rough it,” the cabin is the answer. The cabin features easy access to the lake's fishing, boating, and water-skiing opportunities, by way of a brick walkway down to a large dock.

Master bedroom

The cabin sleeps nine (6 beds-3 full sized beds, one single bed, one trundle and one twin bunk bed. One full sized bed and the single bed are in a loft). The upstairs is accessible by ladder. Beds are fitted with mattresses only. You will need to bring your own bedding (full and twin size sheets), pillows, and blankets if desired.

Shady Rest has a kitchenette (mini refrigerator, stove top/no oven, microwave, dishes and silverware for nine, pots and pans and coffee pot with filters provided, toaster), as well as a breakfast bar that seats eight.

Kitchen area

The living area has large windows and double front doors overlooking the lake, and a vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan that adds to its spaciousness.

Living area

The rest room has a large walk-in/w/c accessible shower. You will need to bring soap, shampoo, other toiletries, towels and wash cloths.

Outside is a lovely front porch. There is a picnic table and fire pit for outdoor enjoyment.

A television with basic cable TV is available for your indoor enjoyment.

This is a house keeping cabin and must be cleaned before you check out.

No camping is allowed in the cabin area.

Pets are not allowed inside the cabin and must follow park leash laws and restrictions.

Smoking is not allowed anywhere in the cabin. It is a smoke free cabin.

Quiet hours start at 11:00 p.m. and end at 6:00 a.m.

You must be 18 years or older to rent a cabin.

Daily vehicle permits, or an annual vehicle permit is required on all vehicles entering the park.

Reservations are accepted via the web site or through our office on a first come, first served basis.

The cabin is reservable year-round. Reservations may be made up to a year in advance.

Phone reservations require a credit card payment.

All reservations require payment for the total rental fee plus a non-refundable, non-transferable reservation fee.

Please refer to information provided when you click on the reservation site for any updated information regarding making reservations, prices, and availability of the cabin.

Cabin renters shall be responsible for full payment of any damages incurred during their length of stay.

Check-in time is 2:00 pm,

Check-out time is 12:00 noon.