Venango Park

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, 105 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
MARQUETTE, KS 67464

Overview

Venango Park Campground is located on the eastern shores of Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake is on the Smoky Hill River, and is one of the state's oldest lakes. Many outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting and ATV riding.

Recreation

Kanopolis Lake offers great boating and fishing opportunities with plenty of bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, Walleye, Wiper and KDWPT stocks Trout seasonally. The Venango Park ATV Trail crisscrosses roughly 5 acres of land within the park, making this a popular destination for ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts.
Venango Park offers a 1.7 mile hiking only trail that meanders throughout the park. This trail covers different ecosystems that can be found in the area including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Keep an eye out for the different flora and fauna that can be found in each. Kanopolis State Park also has trails available for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian riders.

Facilities

Venango Park offers a total of 132 faciltites. There are 126 campsites, 5 day use shelters, and 1 group camp. The 126 campsites are a mixture of electric with water, electric only, primitive, and double sites. Other amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, boat ramp, beach, playground and nature trail.

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the shady tree-dotted shoreline. Sandstone bluffs, rolling hills, and vast, open prairie lands surround the lake. Wildlife is varied and abundant in the area: Whitetail deer, pheasants, quail, Texas horned lizards, beavers and even Bald eagles are commonly seen. Waterfowl extensively gather at Loder Point Marsh located within the campground. Wildflowers including purple poppy mallow, blue false indigo, yucca and prairie wild rose, put on a colorful display in prairies surrounding the lake.

Nearby Attractions

The Fort Harker Museum in Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum in Ellsworth both portray the settlement of the American West. The Kanopolis Drive-In theater is just a short drive away, and is open most weekened evenings

Charges & Cancellations

Reservation cancellation fees and No-Show fees may apply.

Camp site features

Across 124 camp sites:

Electric hookups: 90 of 124 sites
Water hookups: 29 of 124 sites
Fire pit: all 124 sites
Picnic table: 114 of 124 sites
Pets allowed: all 124 sites
Group sites: 1 of 124 sites
Longest RV: 65 ft
Largest party: 125 people
Power up to 50 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

From the North: Take HWY 140 to HWY 141. Travel south on HWY 141, then 1/2 mile west on Venango Road; look for signs to the park. From the South: Take HWY 4 to HWY 141. Travel north on HWY 141, then 1/2 mile west on Veanago Road; look for stigns to the park.

Stay Limit

Check in from 6 PM, check out by 6 PM.

Reviews

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Judy S

Loop:Aloo

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Reviewed a month ago

Lakeside campsite. Great view. Clean campsite and bathrooms. Easy access to boat ramp.

Edward A

Loop:Aloo

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Reviewed a month ago

Welcome relief in the middle of the state. Very nice park and lake frontage.

James R

Loop:Dloo

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Reviewed a month ago

Nice park, spacious lot sizes.

Greg O

Loop:Aloo

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Reviewed 2 months ago

ED Is a really nice Camp host

John C

Loop:Aloo

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Reviewed 2 months ago

First time camping in a trailer. Many of the sites had wonderful views. A17 is a waterfront with a perfect view. A ledge for fishing. Big bass flopping. Toilets clean. The whole place is nice. Jim gave great advice. There is no arrival check in. Too easy. A17 had a bit of grade, two 2x4 (3 inches too much) to level the wheels, drop the hitch 3 inches to level front to back. A18 looked the same. A16 looked more level.

Gary H

Loop:Kloo

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Reviewed 2 months ago

Good Clean park near Mushroom Rock State Site

Availability

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