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Glen Elder State Park
... located at Waconda Lake, Glen Elder, KS
An image of campers and a boat ramp at Glen Elder State Park, Mitchell County Kansas
Picnicking, Camping, Boat Ramps, Bathrooms & More!
  • Locate ~ 2131, 180 Rd. GE State Park, Glen Elder, KS
  • 785-545-3345
  • Download GE State Park Info & Map
  • Things To See In The Park
  • View GE State Park Trails
  • Visit the KDWPT Website
Glen Elder State Park offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities and supporting facilities. Highly maintained, it is very suitable for family and friend gatherings, boaters, campers and other outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. 
Image of a map showing the location of Glen Elder State Park and Waconda Lake, Mitchell County Kansas
Glen Elder State Park, located just a quarter mile west of of Glen Elder, 5 miles east of Cawker City, and 12 miles west of Beloit in Mitchell County, Kansas, immediately adjacent to U.S. Highway 24, is conveniently situated along the north shores of the landmark 12,500-acre Waconda Lake.  Basic groceries, dining, bait and other supplies are available within one mile of the park.
 Family-friendly, the Park provides many opportunities including: children’s playground, swimming, boating, hiking, volleyball and softball facilities, reservable group shelter and a public fish cleaning station. 
 
Hiking and Biking Trails are laid out and maintained throughout the entire park system providing opportunity for both fitness and nature enthusiasts.

An archery range with a variety of targets set at various distances, is  available directly across from the Park's ranger station.

​Historical Things To See within the park include the Waconda Visitors & Educational Center, Hopewell Church and a replica of Waconda Springs, the lake’s namesake.  All are easily found and quickly accessed from U.S Hwy. 24.
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Learn More:
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  • Hiking and Biking Trails
  • Waconda Lake & Park History
Kansas Outdoors At It’s Very Best!
Camping & Day Trips
Glen Elder State Park offers plenty of room for campers of any preference:
  • 121 modern camping sites in 3 different areas, offer electrical hookups (most with water), of which 50 prime reservable sites include 12 x 40 concrete pads and chain tie-downs
  • 300 primitive sites are available throughout the expanse of the park

Camp Grounds
  • Kanza area (open from mid-April to December, and dependent on weather, during the winter and early spring
  • Cheyenne area (open late April through September
  • Kaw / Sioux area (open May through August)
  • Fishing is allowed from all camp ground shores
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Other Facilities:
  • Modern restrooms / showers at multiple locations 
  • Marina - this full-service facility offers boat rentals, fuel, bait, rental slips, and a small convenience store
  • Boat ramps & ADA courtesy docks – located in the Kanza and Osage areas, offer excellent water access
Contact Us
Lucille Heller, Director
  • 785-564-2118
  • E-Mail MC Tourism
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Site Updated 01-30-23
Website by Limestone9Consulting.com
Majority of Site Photos Courtesy of Greg German
  • Home
    • Site Map
  • Amenities
    • Banquets & Meetings
    • County Churches
    • Groceries, Gas, Supplies
    • Places To Eat
    • Places to Stay
    • RV Hookups
    • Outdoor Guide Services
    • Outdoor Sports & Bait
  • Things To Do
    • Waconda Lake
    • Glen Elder State Park
    • Hunting and Fishing
    • Golf Courses
    • Gym and Wellness Center
    • Hiking and Biking
    • Movies and Bowling
    • Parks and Playgrounds
    • Sport Complexes
    • Swimming
  • Places To See
    • Attractions List
    • Murals of Mitchell County
    • Historical Registry Sites
    • Beloit Kansas
    • Cawker City Kansas
    • Glen Elder Kansas
    • GE State Park
    • Tipton Kansas
    • Other Communities
  • Events
    • Upcoming
    • Events by Month
  • Maps
    • Cemetery Locations
    • Chautauqua Park
    • GE State Park
  • Historical
    • MC Coloring Book
    • Early Day Explorers
    • Kansas Indians
    • Hopewell Church
    • Historical Registry Sites
    • Waconda Education Ctr
    • Waconda Springs
    • Waconda Springs Replica
  • Resources
    • About - MCKS Tourism
    • Locate Mitchell County
    • Helpful Links
    • Site Map