PLEASE USE THE ENTRANCE ON HIGHWAY 147 TO ENTER/EXIT THE PARK!  LOCATED JUST 13 MILES SOUTH OF I-70 (N 38° 48.741, W 99°43.610) Google Maps and other mapping software will sometimes route people to the wrong location! 

For more information click, Cedar Bluff State Park

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For more information click, Cheney State Park

**ATTENTION**

There are no Fireworks allowed anywhere at Clinton State Park

For more information click, Clinton State Park

For more information click, Crawford State Park

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For more information click, Cross Timbers State Park

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For more information click, Eisenhower State Park

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For more information click, El Dorado State Park

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For more information click, Elk City State Park

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For more information click, Fall River State Park

Restrooms at Pomona, Miller, Admire, and Bushong trailheads are now open.  Working water fountains are available at Bushong, Admire, and Miller during warmer months, but must be shut off when cold weather arrives.  Please always be aware of changing trail conditions due to weather such as cracks in the trail surface or obstacles such as fallen trees.

Water Fountains at Miller, Admire, and Bushong trailheads will be shut down on October 29th 2025. They will be turned back on approximately early April 2026 depending on temperatures. Vault toilets will remain open.

For more information click, Flint Hills Trail State Park

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For more information click, Glen Elder State Park

Beginning May 15, the Hillsdale Lake Information Center that is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers will be closed to the public with no public services including interagency pass and USACE annual pass sales. There are no closures at Hillsdale State Park.

For more information click, Hillsdale State Park

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For more information click, Historic Lake Scott State Park

Beginning May 15, the Kanopolis Lake Information Center that is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers will be closed to the public and pass sales will be by appointment only. There are no closures at Kanopolis State Park.

DETOUR ALERT:  KDOT has closed the Railroad Bridge on Highway 141 just south of Highway 140. All detours will bring you from the South on K4 Highway to Highway 141. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you need any directions or have questions, please call the park office. (785) 546-2565

For more information click, Kanopolis State Park

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For more information click, Kaw River State Park

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For more information click, Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

The Lovewell State Park Office is open 8am to 4:00pm Monday thru Friday. You can also utilize the new CampItKS app,  reserveamerica.com and campitks.gov for online park purchases; and license.gooutdoorskansas.com for license purchases. Self Pay Station and Kiosk are also available for walk-in campsites and daily vehicle permits.

Southwinds, Cottonwood, and Willow shower/restroom buildings are now closed for the season. Walleye Point restroom/shower building remains open. Cottonwood, Cedar Point and North Willow Campgrounds are closed for the season. Walleye Point and South Willow campgrounds remain open. Dump station locations are closed for the season.

As of 11-10-25, Lovewell Reservoir is at 3.6 feet below conservation pool. All boat ramps are usable.

For more information click, Lovewell State Park

Updated 11/05/2025: 

The official address for Meade State Park is now 12165 South V Road, Meade, KS 67864. This is the physical location of the park office. Please use the HWY 23 entrance to enter/exit the park.

The credit card machine located at the park's self-pay station is out of order. Cash/check is still accepted at the self-pay station (use the white envelopes provided and deposit in tank.) Credit cards are accepted at the park office during our normal business hours. We apologize for the inconvenience.  

CURRENT OFFICE HOURS:

Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

The best place to stay up to date is the park's Facebook page: facebook.com/MeadeStatePark.

FACILITY UPDATE: Electrical will remain available to ALL campgrounds (including Lakeview) through the winter. Electrical/Water will be available in the Sagebrush Campground through the winter. Water has been SHUT OFF to Cedar, Lakeview, and Cottonwood Campgrounds for the season. The North Shower Facility is CLOSED for the season. Showers/Restrooms are available 24/7/365 on the west side of the park office. The East Vault near the boat ramp will be open through the winter, no potable water will be available. The West Vault near Larrabee Lane West and Sagebrush campgrounds is closed for the season.

RESERVATIONS: All camp sites are now available on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will begin accepting reservations for the 2026 camping season sometime in mid-December. A Kansas State Park Vehicle Pass is required on ALL MOTORIZED VEHICLES entering the park. These are $5/day or $25/year.

Please check out the park's Facebook page for the latest information: facebook.com/MeadeStatePark

For more information click, Meade State Park

Milford State Park Update 11/10/2025: The state park is open for use. Milford Lake is approximately 0.22ft above conservation pool level and water temperature is approximately 54 Degrees.

State Park Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm; When the Office & Gatehouse are closed, please use the self-pay station for camping and vehicle permit issuances (cash in self-pay envelope and credit card at the electronic kiosk machine).

State Park Area Temporary Closures: The Walnut Grove Boat Ramp is closed due to holes in concrete launch lanes.

Blue-Green Algae Bloom Information: Please visit https://www.kdhe.ks.gov/777/Harmful-Algal-Blooms for any current blue-green algae bloom information. KDHE monitors lake conditions annually April 1st-October 31st. 

Milford State Park Camp Site Alert: Campsites 201, 202, 206, 207, 209, 210, 218, 220, 401, 403, 405, 407, 409, 411, 413, 415, and 417 are back-in campsites with the hookups on the passenger side (opposite of typical back-in campsites). Longer cord and hose may be needed. 

For more information click, Milford State Park

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For more information click, Mushroom Rock State Park

7/13/2025

FACILITY CLOSURES: 

Hobie Cove shower house is closed.

Eagle Landing shower house is closed.

Lakeview and Turkey Run shower houses are open.

For more information click, Perry State Park

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For more information click, Pomona State Park

The water has been turned off for the park.  Everything in the park that normally has water, does not have water, until late April 2026.  

Now that the water is turned off:

• You will not be able to get water anywhere in the park. Fish cleaning station and shower houses are closed. 
• The park will be open as usual ... electricity is always on, vault toilets are available, dump stations remain open with no water, primitive cabins remain rentable.

For more information click, Prairie Dog State Park

Water Fountains at Princeton, Richmond, Welda, and Colony trailheads will be shut down on October 29th 2025. They will be turned back on approximately early April 2026 depending on temperatures. Richmond trailhead restroom will be shut down October 29th 2025. It will be turned back on approximately early April 2026 depending on temperatures. Vault toilets at the remaining trailheads will remain open.

For more information click, Prairie Spirit Trail State Park

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For more information click, Sand Hills State Park

In the event of needing assistance with an issue when the office is closed during the week or weekend, please find a Camp Host in the park. Our camp-host for River Pond Area are located right by the east gatehouse as you come in by the archery range or right by the camp store. Our camp-host for the Rocky Ford area are located right across from site 119 and the trail head. Our camp-host for Cedar Ridge area are located in front of the cabins and next to the swing set. Our camp-host for Fancy Creek are located right next to the vault bathroom by Hidden Hallow Loop Campground. Our camp-host for South Randolph are located next to site 211 and across from the shower building. Our camp-host will be able to answer any of your questions or get in contact with a maintenance personal or Park Ranger to handle any issues. In the event of an emergency, call 911. 

For more information click, Tuttle Creek State Park

Campfires are allowed in the campfire rings only.

REMINDER quiet hours are from 11 pm to 6 am.

For more information click, Webster State Park

Beginning May 15, Minooka Park on the Marshall Cove Loop at Wilson Lake (operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers) will be closed for dispersed overnight use but day use will remain open. There are no closures at Wilson State Park.

For more information click, Wilson State Park