| A prime place to experience the shortgrass prairies of western Kansas, Prairie Dog State Park occupies 1,150 acres on the shores of Keith Sebelius Reservoir in Norton County. The park is home to a thriving prairie dog colony & is the site of the last remaining adobe house in Kansas. The renovated adobe house was built on the site in the early 1890's
Campsites at Prairie Dog include one Reservable cabin, 40 electric/water sites, 18 electric-only sites, & more than 130 primitive sites. Reservable sites are available. A group campground is available in the Branded Cedar area. Shower & restroom facilities are conveniently located, as are two RV dump stations. A 1.4- mile nature trail complete with interpretive signage is a great way to explore the park & observe wildlife.
Historical interpretation is a hallmark of this park. Two vintage 19th century buildings are preserved here, including a one room school & renovated adobe house .
Sebelius Reservoir is well known for its excellent fishing opportunities. In recent years, anglers have found productive fishing for black bass, walleye , wiper , crappie, catfish & saugeye .
The 6,400-acre Norton Wildlife Area offers good prospects for pheasant, waterfowl & rabbits. Both whitetailed & mule deer can be found here, as well as a variety of furbearers. |
Campground: Prairie Dog State Park in Norton Kansas *