Kansas State Parks Near Hays

Cedar Bluff State Park is divided into two areas, the Bluffton Area and the Page Creek Area, both providing access to Cedar Bluff Reservoir. Visitors come for lake recreation, camping, birding, and dramatic sunsets over the Smoky Hills landscape.

Webster State Park features a large reservoir, shoreline access, and expansive grassland scenery that make it a favorite for anglers and boaters. Visitors also come for camping, birding, and quiet sunsets in a classic High Plains setting.

Wilson State Park is one of Kansas’s premier reservoir parks, centered on the large, clear waters of Wilson Lake. Visitors come for walleye fishing, sailing, camping, and dramatic sandstone and limestone scenery that stands out in the rolling Smoky Hills.

Glen Elder State Park is a popular destination on the shores of Waconda Lake, one of Kansas’s largest reservoirs. The park is especially known for its fishing, marina access, campgrounds, and broad prairie-lake scenery that draws anglers, boaters, and families.

Kanopolis State Park is one of Kansas’s oldest state parks and a favorite for lake recreation and rugged natural scenery. Its shoreline, canyons, and nearby sandstone formations make it a standout destination for outdoor adventures in central Kansas.