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PRATT – Deer hunters have been anxiously awaiting the Kansas firearm deer season, Nov. 29-Dec. 10, 2017, making travel plans, organizing gear, scouting hunting areas and sighting in their rifles. While success is never guaranteed, you should also make plans for field care of your deer to ensure you and your family enjoy healthy and delicious ve ... Read More


PRATT – When you purchase your 2018 licenses and permits from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism (KDWPT), you’ll likely notice some changes. As usual, annual and 14-day camp permits and most other annual licenses will be available on Dec. 15, 2017. The campsite and cabin reservation system for 2018 will go live Dec. 18, 2017. ... Read More


First Day Hike
  • Trail Season: North Shore Trails
  • Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
  • There is camping located near the trail
  • There is a permit required on the trail
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    Join us for our First Day Hike 2019, bring your family and friends! Pets are welcome as well, but please have them on a leash. This hike will be approximately 2 miles. Meet us at the Park Office at 1 pm!   

    Purchase your $5.00 daily vehicle permit at the Self Pay Station upon arrival. Complete the information on the front of the envelope and retain the attached perforated vehicle permit. Display it on the Lower Left Hand side of your windshield. (Those of you with a valid Park Passport will not be charged for a daily vehicle permit.)

    If you would like to purchase an Annual Vehicle Permit and can bring the self pay receipt back to us before January 14th we will put that $5.00 towards your $25.00 annual permit. This must be done at the Park Office ONLY! (Open 8-4 Monday - Friday)

    Name of Trail: North Shore trails
    Time of Event: 1 PM
    Partnering with Kansas AmeriCorps Outdoor Action Team
    Meeting Location: Clinton State Park Office
    Office open?: No
    Degree of Difficulty: Moderate
    Min Age for Children: 5 and up
    Any Restrictions: leashed pets permitted 
    Length of Hike in Miles:2 miles
    Things to bring: Water
    Cancellation Information: Clinton State Park Facebook page.
    Description of Hike: Leisurely hike through wooded terrain with possible winter wildlife viewings


12/15/17 - 2018 License and Permit Sales
2018 License and Permit Sales
(El Dorado State Park)

12/18/17 - 2018 Reservations
2018 Reservations-GO LIVE
(El Dorado State Park)

PRATT – Nearly everyone is familiar with the striped skunk, a common Kansas furbearer known for its striking black body and white stripe down its back and, of course, the odor. However, there is a much rarer species of skunk living in Kansas that most people are not familiar with: the Eastern spotted skunk. And biologists with the Kansas Depart ... Read More


PRATT  – While all state parks and wildlife areas are open for camping and other outdoor recreation throughout December, there will be some days when state park offices will not be open during regular office hours. But don’t worry, state park daily vehicle and camping permits can be purchased at self-pay stations at any time.Normally, stat ... Read More