| Dense oak-hickory woodlands meet rolling meadows of big bluestem & Indian grass at this striking 857-acre park located west of Independence in Montgomery County. The 4,500- acre Elk City Reservoir & 12,000-acre Elk City Wildlife Area adjacent to the park offer outdoors lovers ample room to pursue their pastimes.
A nationally recognized trails system invites visitors to take a closer look at the rich variety of flora & fauna in & around Elk City State Park. The Green Thumb Nature Trail is a one-mile loop that begins in the state park campground, & rewards hikers with a panoramic vista of the lake, framed by ash & oak trees. Table Mound Hiking Trail & Post Oak Nature Trail are also park attractions. The Elk River Hiking Trail is a scenic 15-mile route that begins at the west edge of the dam & ends near the U. S. Highway 160 bridge on the Elk River. Parking is available at the Memorial Overlook or state park trailheads.
Campgrounds at Elk City offer an array of well shaded sites appealing to recreational vehicle or primitive campers. Conveniently located restrooms & showers, swimming beach, group shelter , fishing piers, & three lane boat ramp offer popular amenities for park visitors.
The expansive Elk City Wildlife Area adjacent to the park offers a rich array of wild inhabitants. White-tailed deer, wild turkey, bobwhite quail, cottontail, fox & gray squirrels, & prairie chickens can be found here. Common furbearers include beaver, raccoon, bobcat, coyote, gray fox, opossum, mink & muskrat.
Elk City Reservoir offers good to excellent fishing opportunities for channel catfish, white bass, crappie, flathead catfish, largemouth bass & saugeye. A handicapped access fishing dock is located in the state park. |
Elk City State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
37.258327, -95.771920
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Campground: Elk City State Park in Independence Kansas *