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Located in the shortgrass prairie of western Kansas, this property is composed of a 94 acre lake bed including approximately 12 acres of riparian timber, 338 acres of upland shortgrass prairie surrounding the lake bed and 226 acres of CRP. Current managament of the area consists of upland game and deer habitat enhancement for public hunting. However, when water is present, fish are stocked as soon as possible to provide angling opportunities. Camping, hiking and bird watching are also common activities on the area.
Open fires are not permitted.
Vehicles must remain on established gravel roads or parking areas.
Off-road driving is prohibited.
A no-trash policy is in effect for the area. Therefore, no trash receptacles are available.
Camping is permitted; however only primitive facilities are available on the area.
Consult area information boards or the area manager for additional information concerning rules and regulations.
3 miles W, 2 miles N of Syracuse
I stopped here and jogged around the lake several times. There was not much water in lake. I would stop here to sleep for the night in an RV. Most people would be disappointed in this place, tbh, but I liked the remoteness.
I have camped here twice and it is very peaceful. The lake has dried up, but the surrounding area is nice. There are pit toilet bathrooms, but no other services. Not everyone may like it, but there's a quiet beauty about the place.
Flat ground, a beat up latrine, pretty sunrises, and free primitive camping. The lake is kinda lame, but at night you can hear tons of wildlife. Nice little spot for a late night camping stop. Also google tries to take you on a bunch of side roads once you get there, so just stop at the entrance.
Nice quiet place to rest. Lake is all but dried up. Grasshoppers Kansas size abound.
