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!

8/1/25 - 8/3/25: UHCA Ultimate Horse Challenge
Horse Event
(PERRY STATE PARK)
8/1/25 - Off Trail Hike 08-01
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)
8/2/25 - OK Kids Day! 08-02
Outdoor Kansas Kids Day!!!
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)
8/3/25 - Off Trail Hike 08-03
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)
8/8/25 - Off Trail Hike 08-08
Off Trail Hike
(Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park)
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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
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Story Adventures Debuts at Wilson State Park and Launches a New Rotation of Storybooks at Clinton, El Dorado, and Milford State ParksFor Immediate Release: October 14, 2024 Contact: Melissa Rooker, Kansas State Department of Education 785-368-7044mrooker@ksde.org Jessica Ward, Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksJessica.ward@ks.govStory Adventures Debuts at Wilson State Park and Launches a New Rotation of Storybooks at Clinton, El Dorado, and Milford State ParksTO ... Read More