Ottawa Lake has 148 acres of water containing bluegill, bullhead, channel, crappie, green sunfish, and bass.
There are boat ramps, primitive camping, and picnic areas.
Attractions and Upcoming Events
Ottawa County Historical Museum
The Ottawa County Historical Museum features many outstanding displays. One of the world's premier George Washington Carver exhibits resides within the museum. Also included is an excellent military exhibit - one of the best anywhere. There is an interesting dinosaur exhibit relating to
Minneapolis, KS MuseumsOttawa County State Fishing Lake
Ottawa Lake has 148 acres of water containing bluegill, bullhead, channel, crappie, green sunfish, and bass.
Minneapolis, KS RecreationRock City
The rocks at Rock City are huge sandstone concretions in an area about the size of two football fields, 200 rocks--some as large as houses -- dot the landscape. There is no other place in the world where there are so many concretions of such giant size.
George Washington Carver Memorial Plaque
George Washington Carver made Minneapolis, Kansas his hometown from 1880-1884, when he graduated from Minneapolis High School. This famous scientist who lived here and invented over 300 uses for the peanut, sweet potato, soy beans, and pecans, is best remembered for the one thing he did not invent:
Minneapolis, KS Famous PeopleMarkley Grove Park
For updates or $ changes go to -- www.minneapolis-ks.com/2172/Markley-Grove-Park In November of 1910
Minneapolis, KS ParksThings to do near Minneapolis, KS
Smoky Hill Country Club
Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...
Largest Post Rock Slab in Kansas
This huge limestone post with the engraved words "Post Rock Country" is the largest post rock in Kansas. In it's entirety the...