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Lookout Cabin
  • Type of Facility: Deluxe Cabin
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Lookout Cabin
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    Lookout Cabin is a deluxe camping cabin. This cabin features one queen bed, including mattress, and a sleeper sofa. Renters must provide their own bedding and towels. Lookout Cabin is heated and cooled and has electricity. It features a dining/living area, full bath, kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, and limited kitchen equipment (pots/pans; utensils; dinnerware). A campfire ring, picnic table, and freeze-proof water hydrant are located just outside the cabin on a cement patio, below the deck. Lookout Cabin has a designated RV campsite with 50amp electricity & water hookup which can be rented by the cabin occupants only. Standard camping and utility rates apply, and can be rented by calling the State Park Office (785) 753-4971, during office hours. Permittee must be at least 18 years of age, and someone over 18 must be present at the cabin for the duration of occupancy.

    Rental Fees:

    1. $13.75 Non-refundable transaction fee and service charge.

    2. Oct-March $80/nt weekdays; $85/nt weekends. April-Sept $85/nt weekdays; $90/nt weekends.  Two night weekend minimum. 

    3. All fees are paid in advance. Cancellations/Reschedules up to 30 days prior to the reservation date are eligible for refund of rental fees, but NOT the $13.75 transaction fee. Cancellations/Reschedules up to 5 days prior to the reservation date are eligible for refund of rental fees, except for the $13.75 transaction fee plus one night fees. Cancellations/Reschedules less than 5 days in advance are not eligible for refund of any fees paid.

    4. Permittee is responsible for cleanliness, condition or damages to the cabin upon check-out. Damage deposit will not be returned in the case of a violation; and permittee may be financially responsible for additional amounts depending on the degree of violation.  

    Reservation Procedure:

    Cabin will be reserved when renter submits a $13.75 non-refundable transaction fee, and ALL NIGHTS/ALL ADULTS FEES IN ADVANCE by check, cash or credit card. Telephone and Online Reservations are by credit card only. Cash, check or credit card if reserving in person.

    Other Regulations:

    1. Cabin permits are valid from the date purchased to noon the next day.

    2. Camping cabin must be occupied at least once every 24 hours.

    3. Only the stated maximum number of adults will be allowed in the cabin after 11 p.m. All others will be asked to leave at that time.

    4. Quiet hours are from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

    5. Other camping units (campers and/or tents) are not allowed in the area surrounding the cabin.

    6. Consumption of alcoholic liquor and cereal malt beverages are allowed, but no kegs. Glass containers are discouraged.

    7. No smoking inside the cabin.

    8. Pets are not allowed inside the cabins, and must be kept outside on a chain, leash or kennel.

    9. Trash must be removed from the cabin and discarded in dumpsters. 


Population Characteristics of Bluegill and Redear Sunfish in Kansas Impoundments (August 2018) (PDF - 4.32 MB)

Bluegill are an important component of many aquatic ecosystems in Kansas and contribute to recreational fisheries both as a sport fish and as a baitfish (Steffen 2015). Although Bluegill are an abundant and ubiquitous resource throughout Kansas, anglers only ranked them as the 10th favorite species to catch in the 2013 Kansas Licensed Angler Survey. Additionally, they represent the 7th most fished for species in the same survey (Steffen 2015). Redear Sunfish are likely not differentiated from Bluegill by many Kansas anglers and probably represent a key component of catch and harvest by “sunfish” anglers. Reasons for the relative indifference toward sunfish by Kansas anglers are unknown, but a survey indicated that in general, Kansas Bluegill populations are not producing “trophy” Bluegill (i.e., 257 mm; Steffen, unpublished information) that are sought by anglers. Similarly, standardized sampling results suggest that relative abundance of Bluegill exceeding minimum size for sport harvest (174 mm; Steffen, unpublished information) has decreased since the mid-2000s. Although Kansas reservoir Bluegill and Redear Sunfish populations are routinely monitored with annual standard sampling via fall trap netting (Marteney 2010), a comprehensive evaluation of age and growth of Bluegill and Redear Sunfish was lacking. Additionally, there is interest in using restrictive regulations to improve Bluegill and Redear Sunfish populations. As such, the objective of this study was to estimate Bluegill and Redear Sunfish population parameters (e.g., growth and mortality) from 34 impoundments throughout Kansas. These data are summarized herein and will be used to further Bluegill and Redear Sunfish management in Kansas.