Lovewell State Park

LOVEWELL STATE PARK NEWS, NOTES AND HAPPENINGS!! Updated weekly.
Lovewell State Park Office hours are currently 8 am to 6 pm Sunday through Wednesday, 8 am to 8:30 pm Thursday, Friday and Saturday. After office hours, please utilize the self pay station for daily vehicle and camping permits. After Hours locations for hunting and fishing license purchases are: Lovewell Marina (1/2 south of office); Ike's Mini-Mart (1/2 north, 3 west of office); and Webb's Bait & Tackle (1/2 north, 4 west, 9 south, 4 west of office). Or purchase your hunting or fishing license online, click here

Reservations can now be made for utility campsites in Walleye Point and Cottonwood Campgrounds, as well as the 6 rustic and 4 deluxe camping cabins, through www.reserveamerica.com Utility campsites in Cedar Point and Willow Campgrounds as well as all primitive camping in the state park, is still available on a first-come/first-served basis. We will also continue making reservations through the state park office for the six reservable shelters and for those wishing to reserve a campsite but don't have access to the internet.

Pioneer Camping Cabin has now been designated as a "PET FRIENDLY" cabin. Customers who wish to bring their pets for their stay at the Pioneer Camping Cabin will need to choose the "Pet Friendly" option on the online reservation page (or request it during a telephone reservation), and pay an add'l fee of $50.00. All other cabins remain as "No Pets Allowed". Pets must be kept outside in a kennel or on a secured chain or leash.

The Lovewell Spring Newsletter is available online!!! Click here to view and print the newsletter. OR send an email request to lovewellsp@ksoutdoors.com and a link will be emailed to you.

Click here for the latest Lovewell Reservoir fishing report!!

Special event dates for 2012 are:

  • Lovewell Free Park Entrance Day and Open House March 31
  • Free Fishing Weekend June 2/3
  • Kids Fishing Derby June 3
  • Individual Fireworks Displays, dates to be announced; however there will be no park sponsored fireworks display
  • Sand Castle Contest July 15
  • Lovewell Fun Day August 4
  • Campground Christmas August 18
  • Chili Cookoff and 3D Archery Shoot; Free Park Entrance Day September 9

All special event dates are subject to change.