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# Elk City State Park

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Located about 5 miles northwest of Independence, 1 mile north of US\-160Dense oak and hickory woodlands meet rolling meadows of big bluestem and Indian grass at this striking 857\-acre park located on the east shore of 4,500\-acre Elk City Reservoir with 12,000 acres of wildlife area nearby\. Elk City State Park offers a quiet, family\-oriented get\-away\. The compact park allows easy, quick access to features including boat ramps, a swim beach, camping, playgrounds, and hiking trails\. The lake area offers picturesque views ranging from open prairie to wooded hills and limestone bluffs\.The area is well\-known for its diverse trail systems, including the Eagle Rock Mountain Bike Trail, the Post\-Oak and Green Thumb Nature Trails, the Table Mound Hiking Trail, and the Osage Lowlands Hiking Trail\. Also nearby is the Elk River Hiking Trail, a 15\-mile trail from the west end of the dam to the US\-160 bridge over the Elk River south of Elk City\. Wildlife watchers can see a variety of Kansas wildlife, including the large pileated woodpecker which is common in the mature trees along the Elk River\.

## Key facts

- Phone: 620\-331\-6295

## Address

4825 Squaw Creek Rd, Independence, KS

## Amenities

- Biking
- Fishing
- Forest
- Hiking
- Lake
- Meadow
- Mountain\_biking
- Picnic Table
- Picnic\_table
- Playground
- Swimming
- Tent
- Tent\_camping
- Wildlife Watching
- Wildlife\_viewing

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