Camping in Kansas

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Cedar Bluff Reservoir (Ellis)

Cedar Bluff Dam a reservoir is a features of the Cedar Bluff Unit, PSMBP, and is located on the Smoky Hill River in west central Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads.

Keith Sebelius Reservoir (Norton)

Norton Dam and Keith Sebelius Reservoir are features of the PSMBP - Almena Unit. The reservoir is open 24 hour and has good access. Available species include walleye, saugeye (sauger/walleye hybrids), wipers, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish.

Webster Reservoir (Stockton)

The Webster Unit is located between Woodston and Osborne, KS on the north side of the South fork of the Solomon River. Webster Dam, 8 miles west of the city of Stockton, is the principal feature of the unit.

Cheney Reservoir (Cheney)

Cheney Dam and Reservoir, features of the Wichita Project, are on the North Fork of the Ninnescah River about 6 miles north of Cheney and 24 miles west of Wichita, Kansas.

Kirwin Reservoir (Kirwin)

Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), the first national wildlife refuge in Kansas, was established in 1954 as an overlay project on a Bureau of Reclamation irrigation and flood control reservoir.

Lovewell Reservoir (Weber)

Lovewell Reservoir is just inside the Kansas border from Superior, Nebraska. An historic school is now used as a church during the summer. Also, a cemetery from the 1860's is open to visitors. The Reservoir has become an attractive site for wildlife.

Waconda Reservoir (Glen Elder) (Glen Elder)

Glen Elder Dam and Waconda Reservoir, features of the Glen Elder Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, are on the Solomon River directly upstream from Glen Elder, Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads.

Hillsdale Lake (Paola)

This newly developed lake is managed as a state park. It is located in the transition zone between the western prairie lands and the eastern hardwood forests, making it attractive to all types of wildlife.

Kanopolis Lake (Marquette)

The nearby Fort Harker Museum at Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum at Ellsworth portray the settlement of the American West. Kanopolis is also the home of Kansas' first State park.

Melvern Lake (Melvern)

Located on the east edge of the Flinthills Region, Melvern Lake features gently rolling prairie, a 21 mile equestrian trail and 5 nature trails. Living History programs showcase the summer interpretive program.

Tuttle Creek Lake (Manhattan)

Fort Riley, Kansas State University, and the Prairie Parkway are among the nearby attractions.

Pearson-Skubitz Big Hill Lake (CHERRYVALE)

Located on Big Hill Creek in Labette County, this lake impounds 1, 240 acres of water. It has three public use areas totaling 367 acres. Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.

Council Grove (COUNCIL GROVE)

Named for the nearby town of Council Grove, where the Osage Indians signed a treaty to establish the Old Santa Fe Trail. Marker in town indicates place where the treaty was signed.

El Dorado Lake (El Dorado)

An overlook provides unobstructed view of this 8, 000-acre lake impounding the Walnut River in Butler County.Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.

Fall River Lake (FALL RIVER)

Flowers, birds and game enhance this project in rolling prairie country. The 10, 900-acre Fall River Game Management Area is located here. Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.

John Redmond Reservoir (BURLINGTON)

Sightseers will enjoy the Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy wandering old Indian grounds. Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.

Marion Reservoir (Marion)

Ruts of the old Santa Fe Trail and a few pioneer adobe houses may be seen in the area.Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.

Elk City Lake (CHERRYVALE)

A precipitous rock bluff marks the north margin of the river for several miles above the dam site. The State of Kansas uses 11, 680 acres of project lands for wildlife management and public hunting.

Toronto Lake (FALL RIVER)

Kansas' only granite outcrop is located here, at the scene of a short-lived gold rush in 1887.Visit the web site for more information about this and other Tulsa District lakes.

Clinton Lake (Lawrence)

Situated just west of Lawrence, Clinton Lake's 7 Parks, located on 15, 000 acres surrounding 7, 000 acres of surface water provide plenty of space for outdoor recreation activities.

Milford Lake (Junction City)

Milford Lake provides 15, 600 surface acres of water and 163 miles of shoreline making it the largest lake in Kansas.

Perry Lake (Perry)

Located conveniently near the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City, Perry Lake boasts a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The lake is proud to host the 30-mile Perry Lake National Recreational Hiking Trail, renowned for its rugged terrain.

Pomona Lake (Vassar)

Pomona Lake is located near the Santa Fe Trail. This 4, 000-acre lake features scenic beauty as well as an abundance of wildlife. Pomona Lake also offers over 300 campsites, and over 20 miles of multi-use trail.