There are over 235 known caves on private land in southeast Comanche County. They are in the northern part of the Permian Basin, a geological formation which includes Carlsbad Caverns and Alabaster Caverns. Groups come to this area to study the bat caves. One cave in this area once held a still which supplied bootleg whiskey to pioneers.
The Comanche County Courthouse in Coldwater, Kansas was built in 1927. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The building replaced a wood frame courthouse from c. 1890 which was destroyed by a fire in 1921.
Coldwater, KS Historic CourthousesThe Coldwater area is heavily populated with deer. Some of the biggest deer bagged in the state have been taken near Coldwater. In addition to deer, many sportsmen also come here every year to try their hands hunting quail, pheasant, wild turkey, and dove.
Coldwater, KS HuntingThe Coldwater Country Club features a beautiful course that will prove a challenge to every golfer with a unique 10 hole, par 39 course. Elevated grass greens demand a precise short game. Long fairways and water hazards require accurate drives from the tee box. Green fees are just $5
Coldwater, KS Golf CoursesLake Coldwater is the only city, county, or state lake in southwest Kansas that permits water-related sports. It is a 250 acre man-made lake in a 930 acre park within the Coldwater City limits.
Coldwater, KS Recreation