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

8/23/25 - Tuttle Creek State Park Free Entrance Day
Free Entrance Day
(Tuttle Creek State Park, Manhattan, KS)

8/23/25 - 8/24/25: Ultraverse Supplements LLC
Trail Race
(Wilson State Park Switchgrass Trail)

8/23/25 - 23rd Annual Fall River Star Party
Stargazing
(Fall River State Park - Fredonia Bay Area - Casner Creek Campground)

8/29/25 - 9/1/25: Rod N Reel Carp Derby
Fishing Derby
(Webster State Park)

8/29/25 - 9/2/25: SHETLER 7 Perry State Park
Private Family Event
(PERRY STATE PARK)

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State Parks Guide
State Park News
  • 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
  • Story Adventures Debuts at Wilson State Park and Launches a New Rotation of Storybooks at Clinton, El Dorado, and Milford State Parks
    For Immediate Release: October 14, 2024 Contact:  Melissa Rooker, Kansas State Department of Education 785-368-7044mrooker@ksde.org Jessica Ward, Kansas Department of Wildlife and ParksJessica.ward@ks.govStory Adventures Debuts at Wilson State Park and Launches a New Rotation of Storybooks at Clinton, El Dorado, and Milford State ParksTO ... Read More

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