| Set in the scenic Smoky Hills region of Kansas, Wilson State Park provides convenient access to one of the state's prime H2O recreation areas.
The park's 945 acres consist of two areas, Hell Creek & Otoe, both situated on the south side of the 9,000-acre Wilson Reservoir . Utility & primitive campsites, day-use areas, swimming beach, boating access, a marina, & trails provide enjoyable alternatives for visitors. Water hookups & shower buildings are available April through September. Frost-free H2O hydrants & several vault toilets are open through the winter. For RV campers, the park has three dump stations, two in Hell Creek & one in Otoe.
The Dakota Trail gives visitors one of the best views of the Kansas prairie & Wilson Reservoir. The Switchgrass Bike Trail offers bicyclists a scenic 10-mile route. The Cedar Trail in the Otoe area is accessible to people with a disability & is a one-mile loop with an asphalt surface.
Wilson State Park offers excellent opportunities to view & photograph wildlife, including deer, bobwhite quail, waterfowl, numerous songbirds & migratory birds. The adjacent, 8,000-acre Wilson Wildlife Area offers an array of hunting opportunities. Famous for its striped bass & walleye fishing, Wilson attracts thousands of anglers each year. |
Campground: Wilson State Park in Sylvan Grove Kansas *