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Nov. 3, 2011
Pond undergoing renovation; fish may be taken by any meansEMPORIA — Jones Park West Pond in Emporia is undergoing renovation, and Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT) Secretary Robin Jennison has issued a fish salvage order for the lake. The order will take effect when the lake is posted and remain in effect un ... Read More


Sept. 6, 2012
Hunting guides must obtain permit before guiding on public wildlife areas, other KDWPT-managed landsPRATT — At a June meeting of the Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism Commission, a new regulation regarding guide services on public lands was passed. Beginning with this fall’s hunting seasons, commercial guides must have a permit ... Read More


Road Work Slows Drive to Perry State Park TOPEKA ­– The Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) recently announced that K-237, the highway leading to Perry State Park from US-24, will be closed to all traffic round the clock through mid-September 2013 for utility and paving work.  KDOT has provided a marked detour via Thompsonville ... Read More


Kanza Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • Location of Facility: N39 15.274 W96 35.114
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Kanza Cabin
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    Kansa Cabin

    Of the four original cabins, two have the same design. Kanza and Osage have a raised roof loft with windows on each side. The loft floor is carpeted and provides plenty of room for sleeping bags or several air beds and is accessed by a metal ladder. The master bedroom is equipped with a full size bed.

    Kanza cabin offers a full bath and kitchen facilities. The front room has a table with 4 chairs and a futon. The kitchen has a stove with oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker w/ filters, basic pots, pans, kitchen utensils and dishes. Air conditioning and central heat allow the use of the cabin year round. A covered picnic shelter with a picnic table, fire pit and a charcoal grill complete the cabin offerings.

    The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin.

    Extra Info

    Users furnish bedding, linens, personal items and food.
    NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and NO PETS allowed in the cabins.
    Users are responsible for any and all damages incurred during their stay.
    Check out is always by noon and check in is at 3pm.

    If you have any issues in your cabin, our host for the cabins is the last campsite after the office just before you turned right. 

    The office phone number is: 785-539-7941

    The office hours are: M-F 8am-4:30pm

    Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon your arrival. 


Osage Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • Location of Facility: N39 15.282 W96 35.087
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Osage Cabin
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    Osage Cabin

    Of the four original cabins, two have the same design. Kanza and Osage have a raised roof loft with windows on each side. The loft floor is carpeted and provides plenty of room for sleeping bags or several air beds and is accessed by a metal ladder. The master bedroom is equipped with a full size bed.

    Osage cabin offers a full bath and kitchen facilities. The front room has a table with 4 chairs and a futon. Osage cabins sleeps up to 4 people. The kitchen has a stove with oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker w/ filters, basic pots, pans, kitchen utensils and dishes. Air conditioning and central heat allow the use of the cabin year round. A covered picnic shelter with a picnic table, fire pit and a charcoal grill complete the cabin offerings.

    The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin.

    Extra Info

    Users furnish bedding, linens, personal items and food.
    NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and NO PETS allowed in the cabins.
    Users are responsible for any and all damages incurred during their stay.
    Check out is always by noon and check in time is at 3pm.

    If you have any issues in you cabin, our hosts for the cabins is the last campsite after the office just before you turned to the right.

    The office phone number is: 785-539-7941

    The office hours are: M-F 8am-4:30pm

    Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon your arrival. 


Kiowa Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 15.289 W96 35.053
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Kiowa Cabin
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    Kiowa Cabin Image

    The Kiowa cabin is a modern log sided cabin and is ADA accessible. The cabin has a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave and basic kitchen amenities. The master bedroom has a full size bed and a double futon. The bathroom has a large walk in shower and toilet. The front room has a sofa and also a pull down twin size Murphy bed. The Kiowa can accommodate up to 6 people. The cabin is air conditioned and heated but does not have television or phone.

     The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin. A concrete shelter is located adjacent to the cabin and has a picnic table, fire-ring and bbq grill.

    Inside Cabin View

    Extra Info

    • You furnish bedding, linens, personal items and your food.
    • There is NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and NO PETS allowed in the cabins.
    • You are responsible for any and all damages incurred during your stay.
    • Check out is always by noon and check in time is at 3pm.
    • If you have any issues in your cabin, our host for the cabins is the last campsite after the office just before you turned right.
    • The office phone number is: 785-539-7941, Office Hours are: M-F 8am-4:30pm
    • Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon your arrival.

Sioux Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 15.296 W96 35.006
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Sioux Cabin
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    Inside Cabin View

    The Sioux cabin is a modern log sided cabin. The cabin has a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave and basic kitchen amenities. The master bedroom has a full size bed and a double futon. The bathroom has a large walk in shower and toilet. The front room has a sofa and also a pull down twin size Murphy bed. The Sioux can accommodate up to 6 people. The cabin is air conditioned and heated but does not have television or phone.

     The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin. A concrete shelter is located adjacent to the cabin and has a picnic table, fire-ring and bbq grill.

    Extra Info

    • You furnish bedding, linens, personal items and your food.
    • There is NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and NO PETS allowed in the cabins.
    • You are responsible for any and all damages incurred during your stay.
    • Check out is always by noon and check in time is at 3pm.
    • If you have any issues in your cabin, our host for the cabins is the last campsite after the office just before you turned right.
    • The Office Phone Number is: 785-539-7941, the Office Hours are: M-F 8am-4:30pm
    • Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon your arrival.
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Nemaha Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 16.776 W96 35.403
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Nemaha Cabin
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    The Nemaha cabin is a modern log sided cabin and is ADA accessible. The cabin has a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave and basic kitchen amenities. The master bedroom has a full size bed and a double futon. The bathroom has a large walk in shower and toilet. The front room has a sofa and also a pull down twin size Murphy bed. The Nemaha can accommodate up to 6 people. The cabin is air conditioned and heated but does not have television or phone.

    The Nemaha cabin is located in the Cedar Ridge area and overlooks the marina on the Tuttle Creek reservoir.

    The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin. There is not a covered shelter over the outside living area. A picnic table, fire ring and large charcoal bbq grill are adjacent to the cabin.

    Inside Cabin View

    Extra Info

    You furnish bedding, linens, personal items and your food.
    There is NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and pets are allowed in the NEMAHA cabins.

    This is our only PET FRIENDLY cabin in the Cedar Ridge Area, with a $50 fee paid prior to arrival.

    You are responsible for any and all damages incurred during your stay.
    Check out is always by noon and check in time is at 3pm.

    If you have any issues in your cabin, you can call the park office at: 785-539-7941, office hours are: M-F 8am-4:30PM.

    Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon arrival.


Shawnee Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N39 16.765 W96 35.402
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Shawnee Cabin
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    The Shawnee cabin is a modern log sided cabin and is ADA accessible. The cabin has a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove, microwave and basic kitchen amenities. The master bedroom has a full size bed and a double futon. The bathroom has a large walk in shower and toilet. The front room has a sofa and also a pull down twin size Murphy bed. The Shawnee can accommodate up to 6 people. The cabin is air conditioned and heated but does not have television or phone.

    The Shawnee cabin is located in the Cedar Ridge area and overlooks the marina on the Tuttle Creek reservoir.

    The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin. There is not a covered shelter over the outside living area. A picnic table, fire ring and large charcoal bbq grill are adjacent to the cabin.

    Inside Cabin View

    Extra Info

    You furnish bedding, linens, personal items and your food.
    There is NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and NO PETS allowed in the cabins.
    You are responsible for any and all damages incurred during your stay.
    Check out is always by noon and check in time is at 3pm.

    If you have any issues in your cabin, please call the park office at: 785-539-7941, office hours are: M-F 8-4:30pm.

    Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon your arrival.