State Parks
Twenty-eight state parks invite you to explore Kansas outdoors. Whatever your interest — hiking, camping, wildlife watching, fishing, bike riding, horseback riding, hunting, or just plain relaxing, a Kansas state park has what you’re looking for. Most offer utility and primitive camping and access to lakes, trails and wildlife areas. A few are preserved natural areas, so you can enjoy unspoiled, wild Kansas. Many parks host events such as concerts, festivals, and competitions. If you’ve never stayed at a Kansas state park, use this guide to find the perfect getaway. If you haven’t visited recently, look again - there’s more than meets the eye!

9/14/25 - 9/23/25: CANCELLED Tentative Midwest Preparedness Project
FAMILY FRIENDLY CAMPING FESTIVAL
(Perry State park)
9/20/25 - 9/22/25: Ladies Weekend Wild Horse B Ming
HORSE EVENT
(PERRY STATE PARK)
9/20/25 - 9/21/25: Knotheads & Moose Custom Jr Youth Bowfishing
Fishing Tournament
(Wilson State Park)
9/21/25 - Webster State Park Free Entrance Day
Free Entrance Day
(Webster State Park, Stockton, KS)
9/21/25 - 10th Annual Webster State Park Car Show
Car Show
(Webster State Park)
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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Proposed State Park Fee ChangesFor Immediate ReleaseAugust 27, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Proposed State Park Fee ChangesPRATT – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) will host five public meetings this fall to share information on proposed s ... Read More
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Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Conner O’Flannagan as New State Parks DirectorFor Immediate Release: May 6, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public AffairsLaura.roseclawson@ks.govKansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Conner O’Flannagan as New State Parks DirectorTOPEKA– The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) has named Conner O’Flannagan as the ne ... Read More
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KDWP to Open Improved Section of Flint Hills Trail Near Ottawa on May 17For Immediate Release: May 02, 2025 Contact: Laura Rose Clawson, Chief of Public Affairslaura.roseclawson@ks.govKDWP to Open Improved Section of Flint Hills Trail Near Ottawa on May 17TOPEKA – The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (KDWP) announced the completion and opening of a newly improved sec ... Read More