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Wilson Boating
Whether canoeing power boating or sailing, Wilson Lake, the clearest lake in Kansas, has something to offer for all.
, KS BoatingLovewell Day Use
You'll discover plenty of variety in the day-use areas. Start your park exploration with the full-service area office and interpretive center at the park'
, KS Day Use AreasWilson Campgrounds
Five campgrounds are conveniently located around Wilson Lake. The Corps manages three of these campgrounds in Lucas, Minooka, and Sylvan Parks. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages the two State Parks, Wilson State Park and Otoe Park Area.
, KS CampingKanopolis Legacy Trail
The Legacy Trail is an invitation to experience the history of the area before the construction of Kanopolis Dam. The Legacy Trail is a self-guided automobile tour. Starting at the Kanopolis Lake Information Center, the tour visits 27
, KS ToursWaconda Lake Wildlife Area
Public hunting areas are limited in Kansas, so demand is high. less than 1% of land in Kansas is public land. Management continually seeks to enhance quality.
Big Game:
, KS HuntingWaconda Lake Wildlife/Bird Watching
You can see and photograph a diversity of wildlife species. In winter, bald eagles and golden eagles visit. Deer and pheasant are common sights. Waterfowl stop on their migrations, and a small Canada Goose flock make the area home.
, KS BirdwatchingWilson Fishing
Welcome to 9,000 acre Wilson Lake, the clearest lake in Kansas. Wilson Lake remains one of the most scenic and better fishing areas in Kansas. Currently, the lake holds two state records, one for walleye and one for striped bass. The stripe bass, an ocean native, reaches weights of over 40
, KS FishingWilson Hiking and Nature Trails
The Rocktown Hiking Trail, located in the western part of Lucas Park, is a 3-mile loop trail that begins and ends at the parking lot access area on the east side of Rocktown. The 305
, KS TrailsCedar Bluff Cabins
Three modern cabins, 1-bedroom modern is $60.00 with 1 double bed and 2 sleeping mattress in a loft; 2 bedroom modern is $80.00 with 1 double bed and 2 sets of bunk beds. The modern cabins have electric heat and air, kitchenette, refrigerator, its own shower bathroom. Two primitive
, KS CabinsWebster State Park
Nestled in the Solomon River Valley of northcentral Kansas, Webster State Park is split between the north and south shores of Webster Reservoir. Campers can choose from 36 utility campsites or more than 100
, KS Camping