Day Use Loop

GPS: N38 56.472 W095 21.652

Map of Location

Campsites are Reservable -

No Camping is available on this Area

Other Information:

DAY USE ONLY: 2 reservable shelters, swing set ADA Trail, 1 flush toilet CXT building (2025), and Kids Only Fishing Pond (16 and under).

Picnic Shelters #1 & #2: Special Event fee required. Event fee is $25.00. All shelters are located on the south side of the road.

Picnic Shelter #1: Located on the East side. Has a free-standing grill and a swing set near it. 

Picnic Shelter#2: Located in the Picnic Area West side. This shelter has a built-in grill pit, swing set near it.

 

Reserve a Shelter by contacting the State Park Office 785/842-8562. You'll have access from Sunup to Sundown with your reservation.

Please contact the Park Office for a Special Event Form to complete & return to our office as soon as possible to ensure your reservation. Once the permit is approved, payment may be taken over the phone or in person. You will receive an email confirmation of your reserved area, as soon as we receive your completed form

 

Vehicle Permits Required.

 

Daily vehicle permit - $5.00/per vehicle per day. Each vehicle will be required to stop at the entrance gate vendor and pay the attendant at the booth or pay in the Park Office. 

Area Facilities

Picnic Shelter #2
  • Type of Facility: picnic shelter
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N38 56.175 W095 21.672
  • This Facility is Reservable.
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    The Special Event fee will be $30.00 for Shelter #2. All shelters are located across the street from a Shower House with flush toilets and have shaded areas with open field for any activities that you have planed.

    Shelter#2 - Located in the Picnic Area (West Side) Our most popular Shelter! Has a built in grill pit, swing set near it with a sand volleyball court & flush toilet across the street.

     

     

    Reserve a Shelter by contacting the State Park Office 785/842-8562. You'll have access from Sun Up to Sun Down with your reservation.

    Please contact Sherri at the Park Office for a Special Event Form to complete & return to our office as soon as possible to ensure your reservation. Once the permit is approved, payment may be taken over the phone or in person. I will email/fax back a confirmation of your reserved area, as soon as I receive your completed form. (Alcohol is allowed, but NO KEGS! Beverages in Cans apposed to Glass containers are preferred.)

     

    Just FYI - each vehicle that enters the State Park must have a Vehicle Permit.

     

    Daily vehicle permit - $5.00/per vehicle per day. Each vehicle will be required to stop at the entrance gate vendor and pay the attendant at the booth or pay in the Park Office. You may pre-purchase daily vehicle permits for your group.

    If you'd like to use a shelter that isn't already reserved you may do that for no additional charge.


Comfort station
  • Type of Facility: modern toilet
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N 38 56.184 W095 21.673
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Pinic Shelter #1
  • Type of Facility: picnic shelter
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N38 56.155 W095 21.454
  • This Facility is Reservable.
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    open air shelter tables grills

    The Special Event fee will be $30.00 for is $25.00 for Shelter #1. All shelters are located across the street from a Shower House with flush toilets and have shaded areas with open field for any activities that you have planed.

    Shelter #1 - Located in the Picnic Area (East Side) Has a free standing grill and a swing set near it and is across the street from a flush toilet.

     

    Reserve a Shelter by contacting the State Park Office 785/842-8562. You'll have access from Sun Up to Sun Down with your reservation.

    Please contact Sherri at the Park Office for a Special Event Form to complete & return to our office as soon as possible to ensure your reservation. Once the permit is approved, payment may be taken over the phone or in person. I will email/fax back a confirmation of your reserved area, as soon as I receive your completed form. (Alcohol is allowed, but NO KEGS! Beverages in Cans apposed to Glass containers are preferred.)

     

    Just FYI - each vehicle that enters the State Park must have a Vehicle Permit.

     

    Daily vehicle permit - $5.00/per vehicle per day. Each vehicle will be required to stop at the entrance gate vendor and pay the attendant at the booth or pay in the Park Office. You may pre-purchase daily vehicle permits for your group.

    If you'd like to use a shelter that isn't already reserved you may do that for no additional charge.


Comfort station
  • Type of Facility: modern toilet
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N38 56.149 W095 21.495
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Kids Fishing Pond
  • Type of Facility: Pond
  • This facility is ADA accessible
  • Location of Facility: N38 56.064 W095 21.071
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    Kids fishing pond. Children under the age of 16 may fish in this pond. NO ADULTS OVER 16 MAY FISH IN THIS POND AT ANY TIME