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Lakes, Campgrounds, & Recreation Areas

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Lakes, Campgrounds & Recreation Areas


Cedar Valley Reservoir
Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
Seasonal. Electric and Water, wilderness camping, dump station. Self-pay stations in city park. Contact City of Garnett for assistance. [53]

Crystal Lake
Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
Seasonal. City lake. [160]

Elk City Lake - USACE
5 miles NW of Independence, Elk City, KS 67344 (MG)
(620) 336-2741
http://www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/OPSField.CFM?tblOPSField__LakeName=Elk+City+Lake  
Seasonal. USACE Elk City Lake. Fish, hunt, boat, swim, nature areas, campgrounds, etc. [156]

Elk City State Park
4825 Squaw Creek Rd, Independence, KS 67301 (MG)
(620) 331-6295
http://kdwp.state.ks.us/news/State-Parks/Locations/Elk-City  
Seasonal. 5 miles NW of Independence. 857 acres of public park, hiking, and recreational areas. [213]

John Redmond Reservoir
West of New Strawn, New Strawn, KS 66839 (CF)
http://corpslakes.usace.army.mil/visitors/projects.cfm?Id=M508530  
http://www.recreation.gov/  (online reservation)
Year-round. Campgrounds open April 1-October 31. Reservoir; State Park & Corps campgrounds; outlet/river fishing, hunting area, shooting range, ATV area; boating, wildlife watching, and other outdoor activities. [164]

Lake Garnett
North Lake Rd, Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
Year-round. Fishing, boating, outdoor recreation. [20]

Lake Garnett Park
Garnett, KS 66032 (AN)
Year-round. City lake and park. [153]

Montgomery County State Lake
Independence, KS 67301 (MG)
Year-round. Fishing, public use area. Card Creek & Oak Ridge public use areas. [157]

South Owl Lake
South edge of Yates Center, Yates Center, KS 66783 (WO)
(620) 625-2118
http://www.cityofyatescenter.com/cms/Recreation/Lakes/tabid/194/Default.aspx  
Seasonal. South Owl Lake is located on the south edge of town. Take Highway 75 south to Reservoir Road. Turn west and follow the road to the lake. South Owl Lake has approximately 276 acres of surface water. Nestled among the blackjack trees, the lake and its surroundings offer a beautiful setting for an exciting fishing experience or a wonderful family picnic. [326]

Yates Center Reservoir
Yates Center, KS 66783 (WO)
(620) 625-2118
http://www.cityofyatescenter.com/cms/Recreation/Lakes/tabid/194/Default.aspx  
Seasonal. Yates Center Reservoir has 212 acres of surface water, with 500 acres of land surrounding the lake. The entire area offers: fishing, boating, water skiing, hiking, hunting and rough camping. No RV hookups. [325]