Cedar Bluff State Park is located near Ellis, Kansas, along the shores of Cedar Bluff Reservoir. The area around the park offers excellent wildlife watching opportunities, and there are a number of nearby scenic and historic sites to visit.

Cedar Bluff State Park offers numerous primitive camping sites in both the Bluffton Area and the Page Creek Area, with nearby shower and toilet facilities. Water is available from mid-April through mid-October. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Campsite cost starts at $8/night.

In addition to the campsites available at Cedar Bluff State Park, the nearby Cedar Bluff Wildlife Area provides numerous free primitive camping areas for tents only.

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Cheney State Park is located near Cheney, Kansas, along the shores of Cheney Reservoir. The lake features 9,600 surface acres of water, and the state park comprises 1,913 acres of land on the southern end of the lake.

Cheney State Park offers over 400 primitive camping sites along both the east and west shores, with nearby shower and toilet facilities. Campers may choose from areas along the waters edge, or grassy, tree-covered areas along a quiet spring-fed creek. Camping is allowed only in designated areas. Fires are allowed in fireplaces, fire rings, and cooking grills only. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to the campsites available at Cheney State Park, the nearby Cheney Wildlife Area provides two free primitive camping areas for tents only.

Also nearby are the Cheney State Park Trails, which offer three biking trails totaling about 6 miles in length.

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Clinton State Park is located near Lawrence, Kansas. Clinton Lake and its surrounding land over an area of over 35 square miles, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Clinton State Park is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and provides numerous outdoor recreation opportunities. It is located along the north shore of the lake.

Clinton State Park offers 220 primitive camping sites, with nearby shower and toilet facilities. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Campsite cost starts at $8/night.

Clinton Lake is also home to the Clinton Lake Trails, with a 25-mile singletrack mountain bike trail.

In addition to the campsites available at Clinton State Park, the Corps of Engineers manages Woodridge Park on the western shores of Clinton Lake, which is a free primitive camping area for tents only.

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Crawford State Park is located near Farlington, Kansas, and features a 150-acre lake built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The area is located on the western edge of the Ozarks, and provides "unequaled opportunity for wildlife and scenic adventures. There are two recorded archaeological sites identified within the boundaries of Crawford State Park."

Crawford State Park offers 42 primitive camping sites in the Evening Breeze Point, Lonesome Point, and Osage Bluff areas, with nearby toilet facilities. Camping is allowed only in designated areas. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to camping, the park has the Crawford State Park Trails, featuring the Drywood Creek Mountain Bike Trail, which is about 7 miles in length, with a mix of fast wooded sections and extremely rocky technical riding.

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Cross Timbers State Park is located near Toronto, Kansas, in the gently-rolling hills of the Verdigris River Valley. The park has 1,075 acres on the 2,800-acre Toronto Reservoir. It offers visitors "an opportunity to enjoy wildlife in their natural setting and to see some of the most diverse flora and fauna found in Kansas".

Cross Timbers State Park offers over 120 primitive camping sites, with nearby toilet and shower facilities. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to camping, the park has the Cross Timbers State Park Trails, with 17 miles of mountain bike trails through woodlands and prairies, offering spectacular scenery and breathtaking views of Toronto Lake.

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Eisenhower State Park is located near Melvern, Kansas, along the northern shores of Melvern Lake, which is situated on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills region, and features 7,000 surface acres of water surrounded by 18,000 acres of land, featuring a mixture of timber and open prairie.

Eisenhower State Park offers numerous primitive camping sites in the Five-Star, Sailboat Beach, and Omaha Swim Beach, Five-Star, Sailboat Beach, and Omaha Swim Beach areas, with nearby shower and toilet facilities. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Campsite costs start at $8/night.

Other campgrounds at Melvern Lake include Arrow Rock Park, Coeur d' Alene Park, Outlet Park, Sun Dance Park, and Turkey Point Park; Sun Dance Park is free, the others are pay sites.

Melvern Lake is also home to the Melvern Lake Trails, which features several mountain bike trails, covering a total of over 30 miles of trail wandering through the prairie and into rocky ravines and woodlands.

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El Dorado State Park is located near El Dorado, Kansas, along the shores of El Dorado Reservoir, with approximately 8,000 acres of surface water, 4,500 acres of park lands and 3,500 acres of wildlife area.

El Dorado State Park offers primitive tent camping at a number of sites in the park, including 265 sites in the Bluestem Point area, 150 sites in the Boulder Bluff area, and 81 sites in the Shady Creek area. The remainder of the campsites in the park are intended for RVs, with water and utility hookups. Most primitive sites feature nearby access to restrooms, showers, and potable water. Camping is restricted to designated campsites, and is not permitted on the wildlife area. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to camping, the park has the El Dorado Bike Trails system, with four bicycle trails, including a paved multi-use trail, a hiking/biking trail, a 12-mile equestrian/biking trail, and the challenging Double Black Diamond Mountain Bike Trail..

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Elk City State Park is located near Independence, Kansas, along the eastern shores of Elk City Reservoir, which features approximately 4,500 acres of surface water, 12,000 acres of wildlife area, and over 50 miles of shoreline. The state park encompasses 857 acres, and provides opportunities for camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing and sight-seeing.

Elk City State Park offers 54 primitive tent camping sites in the park, as well as 96 sites intended for RVs, with utility hookups. Most primitive sites feature nearby access to restrooms, showers, and potable water. Camping is also permitted along the Table Mound Hiking Trail. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to camping, the park has the Elk City State Park Trails, which feature the 4-mile Eagle Rock Mountain Bike Trail and the paved 3.3-mile South Squaw Bike Trail, as well as a nationally-recognized system of hiking and nature trails.

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Fall River State Park is located near Toronto, Kansas, along the southern shores of Fall River Reservoir, which features approximately 2,450 acres of surface water and 9,352 acres of wildlife area. The state park encompasses 980 acres, with "a unique blend of forested flood plains, oak savannahs, and tallgrass prairie".

Fall River State Park offers 49 primitive tent camping sites in the park, as well as 46 sites intended for RVs, with utility hookups. Most primitive sites feature nearby access to restrooms, showers, and potable water. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to camping, the park has the Fall River State Park Trails, which offers 6.5 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails through oak woodlands, winding streams, and tallgrass prairie featuring a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life.

Other campgrounds at Fall River Reservoir include Dam Site Park, Rock Ridge North, and Whitehall Bay. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Fall River Lake.

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Glen Elder State Park is located near Glen Elder, Kansas, along the shores of Glen Elder Reservoir (Waconda Lake), one of the largest lakes in the state of Kansas, with over 12,500 acres of surface water. The state park is located along the north shore of the lake.

Glen Elder State Park offers over 300 primitive camping sites, with nearby shower and toilet facilities. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. A full-service marina can provide necessary food and supplies. Campsite cost starts at $8/night.

In addition to the campsites available at Glen Elder State Park, the nearby Glen Elder Wildlife Area provides numerous free primitive camping areas for tents only.

Contact: 785-545-3345. Brochure

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Hillsdale State Park is located near Hillsdale, Kansas. Hillsdale Lake consists of 4580 surface acres of water and over 8000 acres of public land surrounding the lake, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Hillsdale State Park is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, and provides numerous outdoor recreation opportunities.

Hillsdale State Park offers primitive camping in the Crappie Cove, Quail Run, and Rabbit Ridge areas. There are nearby shower and toilet facilities available from April 15 to October 15. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Campsite cost is $8/night in the peak season (April 1 to Sept. 30), and $7/night in the non-peak season.

Hillsdale Lake is also home to the Hillsdale Lake Trails, with a 5-mile gravel trail within the campgrounds area, and 49 miles of equestian/mountain bike trails.

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Kanopolis State Park is located near Kanopolis, Kansas, along the shores of Kanopolis Reservoir, which is one of the state's oldest recreation areas, with a 3,000-acre lake surrounded by over 15,000 acres of "rolling hills, bluffs, and woods" in the scenic Smoky Hills region of Kansas.

Kanopolis State Park offers over 200 primitive tent camping sites in the park, as well as 133 sites intended for RVs, with utility hookups. Most primitive sites feature nearby access to restrooms, showers, and potable water. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to camping, the park offers the Kanopolis Lake Trails, with nearly 25 miles of multi-use trails that loop through canyons, trees, and high prairie with a variety of terrain and difficulty levels.

Other campgrounds at Kanopolis Lake include Riverside Campground and Venango Campground. Both are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Kanopolis Lake.

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Lovewell State Park is located near Webber, Kansas, "is a haven for outdoor lovers who look for variety in their vacations." It is located just south of the Nebraska border in north-central Kansas. The nearest town of any size is Mankato, 18 miles to the southwest.

Lovewell State Park offers both RV camping and 240 primitive sites, many with nearby shower and restroom facilities. There is also a full-service marina with supplies. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during peak season.

Contact: 785-753-4971. Brochure

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Meade State Park is located near Meade, Kansas, approximately 8 miles south and 5 miles west of town. It "rests in the High Plains of southwest Kansas, just west of the Red Hills," and covers 803 acres of land and water, and offers outdoor recreation opportunities for fishing, hunting, camping, picnicking, and wildlife and nature viewing. "The lake is surrounded by many trees that provide shade for camping and picnicking."

Meade State Park offers both RV camping and primitive sites, most with nearby shower and restroom facilities. Campsite costs start at $8/night during peak season.

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Milford State Park is located near Junction City, Kansas, along the eastern shores of the lake near the northern end of the dam. It is "a favorite getaway for outdoors loving visitors. Park facilities include modern campgrounds, shower buildings, toilets, swimming beaches, boat ramps, picnic shelters, a full-service marina, and a multi-purpose trails system."

Milford State Park offers both RV camping and primitive sites, most with nearby shower and restroom facilities. The park has seven campgrounds, totaling over 140 RV sites, over 9 primitive campsites, and 10 cabins. Campsite costs start at $8/night during peak season.

Other campgrounds at Milford Lake include Curtis Creek Park, Farnum Creek Park, West Rolling Hills Park, School Creek Park, and Timber Creek Park. All of these are run by the Corps of Engineers, some offer only pay sites, while others offer a mixture of pay and free tent camping opportunities.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Milford Lake Trails, which offer over 35 miles of trails open for hiking, backpacking and biking.

Contact: 785-238-3014. Brochure

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Perry State Park is located near Perry, Kansas, along on the southwestern shores of Perry Reservoir, which features 12,500 acres of water, a 11,000 acre wildlife area, and a 1,600-acre state park that offers opportunity for all types of outdoor recreation, including fishing, boating, hunting, hiking, camping, cycling, and horseback riding.

Perry State Park offers both RV camping and primitive sites, most with nearby shower and restroom facilities. The park has eleven campgrounds, totaling over 100 RV sites, over 200 primitive campsites, and four cabins. Campsite costs start at $8/night during peak season.

Other campgrounds at Perry Lake include Rock Creek Park, Slough Creek Park, Longview Park, and Old Town Park. All of these are run by the Corps of Engineers.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Perry Lake Bike Trail, which offers nearly 24 miles of singletrack designed and built specifically for serious mountain biking.

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Pomona State Park is located near Vassar, Kansas, along the southern shores of Pomona Lake, which features 4,000 surface acres of water surrounded by over 4,500 acres of land. Pomona State Park is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.

Pomona State Park offers approximately 200 primitive campsites, as well as 142 improved campsites with utilities. Primitive sites are first-come, first-served. Shower and flush toilet facilities are available near the campgrounds. Campsite costs start at $8/night.

Other campgrounds at Pomona Lake include 110-Mile Park, Carbolyn Park, Cedar Park, Michigan Valley Park, Outlet Park, and Wolf Creek Park, all managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 110-Mile Park and Cedar Park are free; the others are pay sites.

Pomona Lake is also home to the Black Hawk Trail, located on the north side of the lake, which is a 32-mile equestrian and mountain biking trail through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas. Also nearby is the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a rail-to-trail that runs east-west for about 117 miles, connecting Osawatomie in the east and Herington in the west.

Contact: 785-828-4933. Brochure

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Prairie Dog State Park is located near Norton, Kansas, along the shores of Keith Sebelius Reservoir. It is a "prime place to experience the shortgrass prairies of western Kansas" and "is home to a thriving prairie dog colony and is the site of the last remaining adobe house in Kansas. The renovated adobe house was built on the site in the early 1890's."

Prairie Dog State Park offers more than 130 primitive camping sites, with nearby shower and restroom facilities. Water is available from mid-April through mid-October. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during peak season.

Contact: 785-877-2953. Brochure

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Scott State Park is located near Scott City, Kansas, about 13 miles due north alongUS-83 highway. Many people find Scott State Park to be a "startling oasis" on the high plains, with "natural springs, deep wooded canyons, and craggy bluffs". The 100-acre, springfed lake was built in the 1930s, and "groves of hackberry, ash, elm, willow, walnut, and cedar trees complement its banks, and several majestic cottonwoods as old as the lake also accent the area."

Scott State Park offers 55 RV campsites, as well as 175 primitive sites, most with nearby shower and restroom facilities. Campsite costs start at $8/night during peak season.

Also located within the park is the Scott State Park Trail, 7-mile trail that circles the Scott State Fishing Lake, popular with cyclists, hikers, and equestrians.

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Cedar Ridge Park is located along the eastern shores of Tuttle Creek Reservoir, near Manhattan, Kansas. Tuttle Creek is the second-largest lake in Kansas, with 12,500 acres of water and about 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore. Cedar Ridge Park (also called "Spillway Park") is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, as part of Tuttle Creek State Park.

Cedar Ridge Park provides primitive tent camping. Amenities include restrooms, showers, picnic areas, and a full-service marina. The cost is $8 per night.

Other campgrounds at Tuttle Creek Reservoir include

• Carnahan Creek Park -- Free dispersed camping
• Fancy Creek Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 26 RV sites
• Randolph Park -- 50 primitive sites, plus 20 RV sites
• River Pond Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 312 RV sites and 4 cabins
• Stockdale Park -- 12 campsites, for either RV or tent camping
• Tuttle Creek Cove Park -- 57 campsites, for either RV or tent camping

Contact: TuttleCreekSP@wp.state.ks.us, 785-539-7941. Brochure

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Fancy Creek Park is located along the western shores at the north end of Tuttle Creek Reservoir, near Randolph, Kansas. Tuttle Creek is the second-largest lake in Kansas, with 12,500 acres of water and about 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore. Fancy Creek Park is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, as part of Tuttle Creek State Park.

Fancy Creek Park provides 200 primitive campsites, as well as RV campsites. Amenities include restrooms and picnic areas. The cost is $8 per night.

Other campgrounds at Tuttle Creek Reservoir include

• Carnahan Creek Park -- Free dispersed camping
• Cedar Ridge Park -- 50 primitive sites
• Randolph Park -- 50 primitive sites, plus 20 RV sites
• River Pond Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 312 RV sites and 4 cabins
• Stockdale Park -- 12 campsites, for either RV or tent camping
• Tuttle Creek Cove Park -- 57 campsites, for either RV or tent camping

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Randolph Park is located along the eastern shores at the north end of Tuttle Creek Reservoir, near Randolph, Kansas. Tuttle Creek is the second-largest lake in Kansas, with 12,500 acres of water and about 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore. Randolph Park is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, as part of Tuttle Creek State Park.

Randolph Park provides 50 primitive campsites, as well as RV campsites. Amenities include restrooms, showers, and picnic areas. The cost is $8 per night.

Other campgrounds at Tuttle Creek Reservoir include

• Carnahan Creek Park -- Free dispersed camping
• Cedar Ridge Park -- 50 primitive sites
• Fancy Creek Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 26 RV sites
• River Pond Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 312 RV sites and 4 cabins
• Stockdale Park -- 12 campsites, for either RV or tent camping
• Tuttle Creek Cove Park -- 57 campsites, for either RV or tent camping

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River Pond Park is located below the dam of Tuttle Creek Reservoir, near Manhattan, Kansas. Tuttle Creek is the second-largest lake in Kansas, with 12,500 acres of water and about 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore. River Pond Park is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, as part of Tuttle Creek State Park.

River Pond Park provides 200 primitive campsites, as well as RV campsites. Amenities include restrooms, showers, and picnic areas. The cost is $8 per night.

Other campgrounds at Tuttle Creek Reservoir include

• Carnahan Creek Park -- Free dispersed camping
• Cedar Ridge Park -- 50 primitive sites
• Fancy Creek Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 26 RV sites
• Randolph Park -- 50 primitive sites, plus 20 RV sites
• Stockdale Park -- 12 campsites, for either RV or tent camping
• Tuttle Creek Cove Park -- 57 campsites, for either RV or tent camping

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Webster State Park is located near Stockton, Kansas, along the north shore of Webster Reservoir, which is a stopping place for many species of migratory waterfowl and shorebirds.

Webster State Park offers numerous primitive camping sites, with nearby shower and toilet facilities. Water is available from April 15 to October 15. Fires are allowed only in designated fire rings. Campsite cost starts at $8/night.

In addition to the campsites available at Webster State Park, the nearby Webster Wildlife Area provides numerous free primitive camping areas for tents only.

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Wilson State Park is located near Wilson, Kansas, along the shores of Wilson Reservoir, which features over 9,000 surface acres of water and over 13,000 acres of land surrounding the lake. Wilson Lake is known as one of the "premier recreation hot spots to fish, hike, water-ski, or just enjoy the outdoors" in the state of Kansas.

Wilson State Park offers camping opportunities in two areas. The Hell Creek area has 39 primitive campsites, and the Otoe area has 43 primitive campsites; both areas have numerous utility (RV) sites as well. Most primitive sites feature nearby access to restrooms, showers, and potable water. Campsite cost starts at $8/night during the peak season (slightly less off-peak).

In addition to camping, the park offers the Wilson Lake Trails, highlighted by the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, which provides a challenging 17-mile excursion over hills and through valleys in the heart of the Smoky Hills.

Other campgrounds at Wilson Lake include Lucas Park, Minooka Park, and Sylvan Park. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Wilson Lake.

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