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At this time the only campground we have open for the winter months is the Burning Heart Campground - Electric, Water & Sewer.  If you would like to make a reservation, please call the park office at 785-828-4933.

The Laundry Facility is Open.

The Cabins are Open

The Shower Building in Waucondah is Open

Buck Brush Trail Bridge

We have four trails located throughout the park. Rising Sun Trail is located on the east side of the park in the Ah-Ket-Ah picnic area. It is the park’s shortest trail it is aprox 1/2 mile long. Buckbrush Trail is located on the western edge of the park near the Burning Heart Campground and is just over 1/2 mile long. Hedge-Wood Trail is located at the park entrance and the Blue Dasher Trail is the newest trail. It connects all the trails together for a total of 8 miles.  It starts and ends at the bike station by the gate house.  It has entry exit points in all the campgrounds.  The Hedge-Wood Trail has been designated as a “HealthyKansasTrail” to promote outdoor activity and allow visitors to gauge their fitness level. This is trail is ADA accessible. Total length of trails is over 12 miles of hiking..

Marina:

 POMONA LAKE MARINA is located in the Kansa Campground.   PHONE NUMBER IS 785-828-3460

Pomona Lake Marina is currently closed for the winter season.

Shelter House:

Southwind Shelter House is open year-round. If you are planning a business meeting or family gathering the Southwind Shelter House can be reserved, please call the office for details. Southwind Shelter House is a group facility equipped with restrooms, a full kitchen, and a large multi-purpose room with tables and chairs to accommodate up to 128 people. It has a large covered back-porch area with picnic tables and outdoor grills for barbecues. The shelter can be reserved for $100/day. Please call the park office at 785-828-4933 to book your reservation today.

Wildlife Viewing:

Pomona State Park is a great place to visit if you are a birdwatcher. There are lots of songbirds with about 40 bluebird boxes in the park.

Some common animals you might see include white tailed deer, bobcats, coyotes, turkeys, raccoons, beavers, squirrels, foxes and rabbits. Bald eagles visit the lake in the winter and are often seen perching in shoreline trees or soaring above the lake.

Throughout migrations you can expect to see snow and Canada geese, buffleheads, goldeneyes, mergansers, mallards, teal, wigeons, pintails, and pelicans.

The Friends of Pomona State Park is an active group of individuals that provide activities and events throughout the summer, with any donations and proceeds going to playgrounds and other areas in the park.  Some of their activities are:  Annual Easter Egg Hunt - Annual Memorial Day Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast, RETRO Weekend and Car Show, Movies in the Park, Fall Arts & Craft Festival, live bands along with a horseshoe tournament, to name a few. Contact the park office if you wish to become a member. or contribute a donation towards improvement in the park.

Kids fishing derby. First weekend of June.

 

If you are not already a member of Friends of Pomona State Park - Call the office today for more information!

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