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Marion County Lake and Park


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Marion County Lake and Park Marion County Park and Lake is a favorite spot for fishermen, as they come from far and near to use the heated dock, where record-breaking fish have been caught. And they do catch 'em! Located near the dam, the heated dock provides 24-hour and year round fishing, inside or outside, with a water depth between 19 and 25 feet.

The lake has 150 surface acres of water, with the deepest being in front of the dam, at a depth of 37 feet. Average depth is 20 feet. There are five coves with water depth of five to 25 feet. Very clear water in the lake is a result of it being spring fed. There are many brush piles for fish habitat. About 90 percent of the shoreline is rock or gravel and easily accessible.

Camping - A total of 300 acres of park and
campground are available with over 40 electric and water hook-ups and numerous other primitive camp sites with a newly constructed, "woman approved" shower and restroom facility. A paved road of 3.7 miles surrounds the lake, with numerous gravel internal roads.

There are two boat ramps available, one large sandy beach with swimming area, and one public boat dock. The Lake Hall is available for reunions or meeting which can be divided into two separate rooms, and a kitchen is provided.

PERMITS

  • See Marion County Website for detailed fees for fishing, boating, camping, and scuba diving.


Phone: 620-382-3240
Our Website:www.marioncountyparkandlake.com

Located two miles east of the city of Marion on US 256, the two miles south on Airport Road, or US 77, seven miles north of Florence, then one mile west on the blacktop road.

MARION COUNTY PARK AND LAKE
1 Office Drive
Marion, Kansas 66861
620-382-3240

Come visit us in Marion, Kansas

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Marion Historical Museum

The Museum building was constructed in 1882 for the First Baptist Church and continued to serve Baptist congregations until the middle of the 1950s. It was then given to Marion County for use as a museum and formally dedicated in 1961 on Old Settler's Day - the year of Marion'

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Elgin House Apartments

The Elgin House apartments was originally a 42 room hotel with a dining room that seated 80 guests, and provided billiard and card rooms. It was built in 1886 of native stone, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Marion Cemetery

A unique monument of great interest in the Marion Cemetery is that of Rueben Riggs. It stands in honor of a man who did not make any major historic contributions, but who is remembered for showing kindness to other people.

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Hill School Building

The Hill School building is the oldest building in the state of Kansas in continuous educational use. Built in 1873 of native stone, it is listed on the National Historic Register.

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Historic Homes Tour

The Marion Historic Committee has prepared a tour of designated historic homes within the city. These homes range in design of the oldest cut stone of the Wm. Kellison Home dating 1879 to the elegant Victorian examples of the early 1900's.

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