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PRATT — It’s common knowledge that every year more women are becoming involved in the outdoors, and nowhere is it more evident than at Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism’s (KDWPT) Becoming an Outdoors-Woman (BOW) workshops. Because of this increased popularity, the May 15-17 BOW workshop is now full, but more opportunities will be ... Read More


PRATT – To show appreciation for the service and sacrifice of our disabled veterans, the Kansas Legislature annually appropriates a limited amount of funding to provide them free hunting and fishing licenses. Any Kansas resident who is a military veteran with at least 30 percent disability qualifies, and application for the licenses must be mad ... Read More


PRATT – You’ve bought your deer tags, put in time scouting, spent countless hours in the field, and have finally shot a deer. Now what? From field dressing to processing your deer at home, the“Venison 101: From Field to Table” class on Oct. 24 will answer your “now what?” questions and more. Hosted by the Pratt County Extension Office and the K ... Read More


GREAT BEND – Join the staff of the Kansas Wetlands Education Center (KWEC), 592 NE K-156, Great Bend, in celebrating the Christmas season with a Holiday Open House on Dec. 5, 10 a.m.-noon.While the kids decorate gingerbread birdhouses and make bird feeders, adults can take advantage of specials in the gift shop, enter a contest for a $50 gift c ... Read More


SALINA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) and Fishing's Future will host an Angler Education Instructor Certification Course on Saturday, August 20. Class starts at 9 a.m. and concludes at 12 p.m. at the Lakewood Discovery Center, 250 Lakewood Dr., in Salina. It is free to any angler aspiring to teach fishing te ... Read More


PRATT – With just the flick of a lure, you could land your best catch yet this spring, and with just the click of a mouse, you can access Kansas’ best fishing resource online. The electronic edition of the 2017 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary is now available online at ksoutdoors.com and that means information on this year’s new regulations, ... Read More


PRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) is seeking public input on Kansas’ Monarch Conservation Plan through May 30. The Kansas Monarch Conservation Plan outlines a 20-year objective to conserve, enhance and create pollinator habitat on private, public and urban lands through non-regulatory, voluntary efforts. Kansa ... Read More


Pinic Shelter #1
  • Type of Facility: picnic shelter
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N38 56.155 W095 21.454
  • This Facility is Reservable.
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    The Special Event fee will be $30.00 for is $25.00 for Shelter #1. All shelters are located across the street from a Shower House with flush toilets and have shaded areas with open field for any activities that you have planed.

    Shelter #1 - Located in the Picnic Area (East Side) Has a free standing grill and a swing set near it and is across the street from a flush toilet.

     

    Reserve a Shelter by contacting the State Park Office 785/842-8562. You'll have access from Sun Up to Sun Down with your reservation.

    Please contact Sherri at the Park Office for a Special Event Form to complete & return to our office as soon as possible to ensure your reservation. Once the permit is approved, payment may be taken over the phone or in person. I will email/fax back a confirmation of your reserved area, as soon as I receive your completed form. (Alcohol is allowed, but NO KEGS! Beverages in Cans apposed to Glass containers are preferred.)

     

    Just FYI - each vehicle that enters the State Park must have a Vehicle Permit.

     

    Daily vehicle permit - $5.00/per vehicle per day. Each vehicle will be required to stop at the entrance gate vendor and pay the attendant at the booth or pay in the Park Office. You may pre-purchase daily vehicle permits for your group.

    If you'd like to use a shelter that isn't already reserved you may do that for no additional charge.