Lake Scott State Park

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Lake Scott State Park

Lake Scott State Park is a 1280 acre State Park located along the Western Vistas Historic Byway abou The park is one of the most historic locations in Kansas.

Located along the Western Vistas Historic Byway about 11 miles north of Scott City, west of US-83 on K-95
Listed by National Geographic as one of the country's 50 must-see state parks and hidden in a canyon in the western Kansas prairie, Scott State Park is a stunning oasis of natural springs, deep wooded canyons, craggy bluffs and early American history. The 1,020-acre park surrounds the 100-acre

, spring-fed Scott State Fishing Lake, and a 160-acre wildlife area lies west of the park. More than 26 archeological sites have been documented in and adjacent to the park. The remains of the northernmost known Native American pueblo – El Cuartelejo, a National Historic Landmark – are located in the park. The Steele home, the dwelling of the original settlers on the area, has been preserved much as it was 100 years ago. About 1 mile south of the park is Battle Canyon, the location of the last Native American battle in Kansas. The park is an ideal setting for camping, boating, swimming, hiking, hunting, fishing, and wildlife observation. Nature trails accommodate hikers, horseback riders, and naturalists and provide excellent opportunities to observe wildlife in natural habitats. Wild turkey, deer, bobcat and beaver are common in the area. A horse camp area has amenities for equestrian visitors.

12/10/2025

11/05/2025

Giving Day is tomorrow!! 11-06-2025!! Please support the amazing organizations in our community asking for your support!!!
Scott Community Foundation

11/03/2025

Giving Day is this Thursday!!! (November 6th) Support the Beach House and Projects at Lake Scott State Park by donating to the Friends Group of Lake Scott Fund! Any size donation helps!! We so appreciate all of you and your support!! Scott Community Foundation

10/29/2025

Support the Friends of Lake Scott on Giving Day, November 6th, with your donation for the BeachHouse and projects at Lake Scott State Park! Scott Community Foundation

10/22/2025

Help support the Beach House and projects at Lake Scott State Park by donating on Giving Day!!! Scott Community Foundation

10/20/2025

Giving Day 2025!! Donate to the Friends of Lake Scott to help support the Beach House and projects at Lake Scott State Park! Scott Community Foundation

10/15/2025

Join us in supporting the BeachHouse and projects at Lake Scott State Park by donating to the Friends of Lake Scott on Giving Day!! Scott Community Foundation

10/13/2025

Giving Day 2025!!! Donate November 1-6 !! Donate on-line or by mail to Scott Community Foundation 424 South Main or in-person!!! Monies support the Beach House and projects at Lake Scott State Park!! Scott Community Foundation

08/07/2025

New date!!!!

07/20/2025

For updates to and to sign up online for the Catfish Tournament… checkout our Lake Scott Catfish Tournament page!!!
Catfish tournament is August 9-10, 2025

07/12/2025

Rescheduled date!!!

Address

101 West Scott Lake Drive
Scott City, KS
67871

Telephone

+16208722061

Website

http://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Scott

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