All About Wichita
Kansas National & State Parks
Local, state, and national parks within convenient driving distance of Wichita and south central Kansas.

Byron Walker Wildlife Area
Biodiversity at its best! One of the premier wildlife spots in Kansas. The 4,530 acres state park is seven miles west of Kingman.

Cedar Bluff State Park
This west central park offers camping, boating, swimming, fishing, wildlife viewing, sand volleyball and horseshoes.

Chaplin Nature Center
This 200 park is owned and maintained by the Wichita Audubon Society. Whether you are a bird or wildlife watcher, a visit to Chaplin Nature Center guarantees success! The park is west of Arkansas City.

Cheney State Park
This 1,913 acre park offers multiple recreational options including camping and boating. It is located 25 miles west of Wichita and 12 miles south of Hutchinson.

Clinton State Park
This 1500-acre park is located on the northeast shore of Clinton Reservoir about four miles from the City of Lawrence.

Crawford State Park
Located just north of Girard, Crawford State Park consists of about 500 acres on the edge of the Ozarks. The area provides unequaled opportunity for wildlife and scenic adventures.

Cross Timbers State Park
This state park located to the west of Yates Center encompasses 1,075 acres overlooking the reservoir. Visitors can enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, water skiing, camping, hiking, picnicking and wildlife observation.

Eisenhower State Park
Eisenhower State Park is located on the north shore of Melvern Lake on 1,785 acres of rolling Flint Hills prairie. The park is a short 30 minute drive northeast from Emporia.

El Dorado State Park
Located around El Dorado Lake, this state park offers about 2,000 acres worth of recreational opportunities which include fishing, boating, and camping.

Elk City State Park
This 857 acre park is located in Montgomery County, approximately 5 miles northwest of Independence, Kansas.