Kansas Parks & Lakes
We have a collection of amazing state parks and lakes here in the state of Kansas! Whether you're up for a hike at the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, horseback riding at Sand Hills State Park or just want to go fishing at one of the many state fishing lakes, Kansas has it all! We also have some extremely popular and amazing state parks. On most lists of the best state parks in the nation, Lake Scott State Park in western Kansas, Kanopolis State Park and Wilson State Park are always in the running! There are so many parks to explore in the great state of Kansas and hopefully you'll find a few you can enjoy on these pages!
Featured Kansas Parks & Lakes Trails
Whether it's the epic-rated Switchgrass mountain biking trail at Wilson Lake State Park you're looking to ride, or a nice stroll in one of the many hiking trails throughout the state, here's a list of hiking trails and biking routes to get you started.
Bartlett Arboretum
Just south of Wichita lies a botanists dream in this beautiful arboretum.
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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
This Flint Hills gem is one of the best hiking spots in all of Kansas!
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Lake Scott State Park
Lake Scott State Park has made many nationally-ranked top state park lists!
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With dozens of state parks and lakes to choose from, we have quite a few options here in Kansas. Here is a list of a few that I have information listings on:
- Alcove Spring
- Bartlett Arboretum
- Big Basin Prairie Preserve
- Cedar Bluff State Park
- Chase State Fishing Lake
- Cimarron National Grassland
- Cowley State Fishing Lake
- Echo Cliff Park
- Ernie Miller Nature Center
- Hillsdale State Park
- Kanopolis State Park
- Konza Prairie
- Lake Scott State Park
- Mushroom Rock State Park
- Quivira National Wildlife Refuge
- Sand Hills State Park
- Schermerhorn Park
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
- Wilson State Park
- Woodson State Fishing Lake
- Wyandotte County Lake Park