Hillsdale State Park

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Hillsdale State Park
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Location of Hillsdale State Park in Kansas
Location Miami, Kansas, United States
Coordinates 38°40′05″N94°55′04″W / 38.66806°N 94.91778°W / 38.66806; -94.91778
Elevation928 ft (283 m) [1]
Established1994
Governing bodyKansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism

Hillsdale State Park is a state park in Paola, Kansas, United States.

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This park located in eastern Kansas was built on the shore of Hillsdale Lake which was completed in 1982. The park itself was established and opened in 1994. The state park features two hiking trails.

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References

  1. "Hillsdale State Park Pintail Point Camping Area". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey. February 3, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2012.