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!

Upcoming Events
Upcoming Events

10/17/25 - 10/20/25: HIDEAWAY J KOCH
Private Event Camping
(PERRY STATE PARK)

10/19/25 - KANSAS BUDDY BASS
Tournament
(PERRY STATE PARK)

10/24/25 - USD 343 Perry Lecompton Middle School
Conservation Clean UP
(PERRY STATE PARK)

10/25/25 - FALL FESTIVAL at Perry State Park
Park Event
(PERRY STATE PARK)

10/25/25 - Kanopolis State Park Free Entrance Day
Free Entrance Day
(Kanopolis State Park, Yankee Run, KS)

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State Parks Guide
State Park News
  • Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks to Host Public Meetings on Proposed State Park Fee Changes
    For 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
  • Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Announces Conner O’Flannagan as New State Parks Director
    For 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
  • KDWP to Open Improved Section of Flint Hills Trail Near Ottawa on May 17
    For 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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