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Scott State Park
Scott City, Kansas
Spring-fed canyon lake in western Kansas with a Pueblo ruin and hill views.
- Price
- State park permit applies; check current rates
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 3 hours
Scott State Park wraps a spring-fed lake in a rocky canyon, a surprise on the high plains. You can swim, paddle, fish and hike to El Cuartelejo, the ruins of a Pueblo settlement. Deer and wild turkeys are common in the hills, and midweek it is quiet.
Good to know
- Swim or paddle on the lake
- El Cuartelejo ruin is a short walk
- Bring insect repellent in summer
- Best time
- Summer mornings
- Open
- All year
- Getting there
- Paved roads; fine for RVs
- Vehicles
- Campervans fine
- Dogs
- Dogs on a lead
Facilities
- Picnic tables
- Toilets
- Drinking water
Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.
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