Hillsdale Lake

In 1989, the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks leased 12,880 acres of land and water at Hillsdale Lake to develop it as a State Park and Wildlife Area. Today, the Hillsdale Lake State Park provides recreation opportunities for many types of outdoor activities. Recreation facilities include campgrounds , beaches, boat ramps, shelter houses, fishing access, parking lots, and an equestrian camping area and trail. The construction of recreation facilities is in compliance with Americans With Disabilities Act Guidelines. Restrooms were designed for full accessibility.

Hillsdale Lake controls the downstream flow of water from a 144 square mile drainage area. Hillsdale Lake provides flood protection along Big Bull Creek downstream from the dam. As part of the Osage River basin system of lakes, Hillsdale also contributes to flood protection on the Marais des Cygnes, Osage and Missouri rivers.

As a water supply source, the lake can provide million gallons of water each day for municipal and industrial needs of surrounding communities. Rural Water District #2 and #7, Spring Hill and the city of Gardner are currently using water from Hillsdale.

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Lake Fees & Camping Information

All recreation facilities at Hillsdale Lake are operated by The Kansas Department of Wildlife as a State Park.. Kansas State Park Fees are required and can be found at http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us.

The park is open seven days a week for year-around camping. The office is open Monday through Friday. You may contact us at 913-783-4507. Quail Run, Scott Creek and the primitive areas are open for camping year around. Scott Creek and Quail Run have water and electricity at each camp site.

Hillsdale State park has 53 miles of trails. Five of the miles are hike and bike trails while forty-eight miles are multi-use trails including horse use. The trail can be rough or easy depending on the location. The landscape is incredible. Come prepared and enjoy the scenery and the meadowlands.

Location/Address:
26001 W. 255th St.
Paola, KS 66071
County/Counties: Miami
GPS: N38 39.754 W94 53.422
Park Office – (913) 783-4507
Reg. Office – (785) 273-6740

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