“An Historic Kansas Park!”
Cedar Bluff State Park is a state park in Trego County, Kansas, United States. It is located 21 miles (34 km) southeast of WaKeeney and 23 miles (37 km) southwest of Ellis. The park is divided into two areas, comprising 850 acres (340 ha), straddling the 6,800-acre (2,800 ha) Cedar Bluff Reservoir. The Bluffton Area—300 acres (120 ha) on the north shore—is the most developed and receives extensive use. The Page Creek Area—500 acres (200 ha) on the south shore—offers primitive camping as well as 36 utility sites. West of the Page Creek Area are the juniper-lined, 100-foot-tall (30 m) limestone bluffs from which the reservoir's name was derived (junipers were often misidentified as "cedars" by early settlers). Threshing Machine Canyon, the site of a 1850s Native American attack on a wagon train bearing a threshing machine, is accessed by a road west of the park. In the historic canyon one can find carvings dating back to the mid-19th century.
It’s a nice park, loads of places even at 5pm, especially on the South Side. Electric and water hookups in prickly pear are $21-23. 2018 must have been a drought. Boat ramps end in rushes and trees, not water. All the beaches had 100 yards of reeds and green in front of them, so swimming from a beach didn’t seem possible in the south side.
Beautiful park that is full of wildlife! Camping is around $7 a night or $5 to park for a day. We didnt make reservations, but there were PLENTY of spots available on a friday night (probably only 2 other groyps). You can stay close to the water for a windy night but great view in the morning! Take some time to hike around the trails for a peaceful break from the drive.
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