Wilson State Park (Kansas)

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Wilson State Park
Kansas State Park
Wilson State Park sign.jpg
Country United States
State Kansas
County Russell
Nearby city Wilson
Elevation1,594 ft (486 m) [1]
Coordinates 38°55′00″N98°30′16″W / 38.91667°N 98.50444°W / 38.91667; -98.50444 Coordinates: 38°55′00″N98°30′16″W / 38.91667°N 98.50444°W / 38.91667; -98.50444   [1]
Area945 acres (382 ha)
Established1966
Management Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism
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Location in Kansas
Website: Wilson State Park

Wilson State Park is a public recreation area found on the south shore of 9,000-acre (3,600 ha) Wilson Lake reservoir approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of the city of Wilson in Russell County, Kansas, United States. Located at the reservoir's eastern end, the state park covers 945 acres (382 ha) divided into two areas by the reservoir's southeastern arm: the Hell Creek area on the west side and the Otoe area on the east side. The Hell Creek area hosts a marina. Both areas include hiking trails, swimming beaches, boat ramps, and camping facilities. [2] [3] [4]

Wilson Lake (Kansas) reservoir in Kansas, United States of America

Wilson Lake is a reservoir in the U.S. state of Kansas, on the border of Russell County and Lincoln County. Built and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control, it is also used for wildlife management and recreation. Several parks are located along its shoreline, including Wilson State Park.

Wilson, Kansas City in Kansas, United States

Wilson is a city in Ellsworth County, Kansas, United States. The community promotes itself as the "Czech Capital of Kansas" due to the role of Czech immigrant settlers in its early history. As of the 2010 census, the population of the city was 781.

Russell County, Kansas County in the United States

Russell County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 6,970. The largest city and county seat is Russell.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Wilson State Park". Geographic Names Information System . United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Wilson State Park". Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  3. "Kansas State Parks Guide" (PDF). Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
  4. "Wilson Lake Map" (PDF). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved May 31, 2017.