Admission: Park Permits Required
Address: 11 miles west of Beloit on Hwy 24
Phone: 785-545-3345
Our Email: GlenElderSP@wp.state.ks.us
Come visit us in , Kansas
You can see and photograph a diversity of wildlife species. In winter, bald eagles and golden eagles visit. Deer and pheasant are common sights. Waterfowl stop on their migrations, and a small Canada Goose flock make the area home.
, KS BirdwatchingFishing is generally good for most species, primarily in the spring, fall, and winter.
Walleye
, KS FishingPublic hunting areas are limited in Kansas, so demand is high. less than 1% of land in Kansas is public land. Management continually seeks to enhance quality.
Big Game:
, KS HuntingOn the shores of Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park offers nearly unlimited recreational opportunities. With its rural setting, Glen Elder is a perfect place to relax. With four campgrounds totaling 140 electrical and water hook-up sites and over 300 primitive sites, there'
, KS CampingHiking and bicycle riding is permitted throughout the area (except for the refuges). Horse riding is limited to open, maintained roadways.
, KS TrailsSix boat ramps are located on the reservoir. Blue water and sandy beaches make the area the water recreation mecca for Wester...
You'll find a full-service marina with double-lane boat ramp and daily or season boat slip rental. A lighted fish cleaning st...
Six boat ramps are located around the Wildlife Area. ...
Four boat ramps provide access for area users-three in the state park and one in the Wildlife Area. ...