Prairie Dog State Park News
June 2--annual OK Kids Day and free entry. OK Kids Day events to include fishing, archery, trap shooting, jet ski simulator, hunting/shooting simulator, KDWPT K9 demonstration, reptile exhibit and a free lunch. We are currently in the planning stages and more events will be added.
As of April 11, all park facilities have been opened and the water is on to all the sites. The shower houses and fish cleaning station are now open. There is NO HUNTING ALLOWED in the State Park. Please feel free to contact the office with any questions.
The Park office is now open all week, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, and Friday nights until 9:00 pm. Please visit www.ksoutdoors.com to make your reservations online. All Licenses and Permits can be purchased online through KDWPT.
Major upcoming projects include the installation of playground equipment and continue working on the landscaping around the two new modern cabins. As the projects proceed, we will keep you updated. Update--the playground was installed and we are currently working on the area surrounding the equipment to provide a shade shelter, parking, etc.
Don't forget that sites #31-40 are "Prime sites" and a $2.50 fee will be charged in addition to your regular camping fees for those sites during the prime season (April-September). Please remember that camping fees are per camping unit and not per site.
Prairie Dog State Park also has four cabins available. Cedar Crest and Cottonwood are primitive cabins while Prairie Dog and Eagle View are modern cabins with running water. Call for a reservation, or reserve a cabin on our website! All cabins have heating and air conditioning, a refrigerator and a microwave.
Please remember to always wear your life jacket when you're on the water, it could save your life. The current water elevation is 2299.48, or 4.82 feet below conservation pool.
If you have questions pertaining to the park, call the park office at (785) 877-2953.
Questions pertaining to the Norton Wildlife Area or hunting should be directed to Cris Mulder, Public Lands Manager at (785) 877-2953.
Questions pertaining to fishing should be directed to Mark Shaw, Fisheries Biologist at (785) 425-6775.
Questions for a Conservation Officer should be directed to Dick Kelly at (785) 475-2950.
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