Hamilton County State Fishing Lake

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Hamilton County State Fishing Lake offers camping near a body of water in Kansas. The terrain is flat with open spaces and sparse vegetation. Nearby attractions include the Cimarron National Grassland, providing opportunities for hiking and wildlife observation.

Description

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Located in the shortgrass prairie of western Kansas, this property is composed of a 94 acre lake bed including approximately 12 acres of riparian timber, 338 acres of upland shortgrass prairie surrounding the lake bed and 226 acres of CRP. Current managament of the area consists of upland game and deer habitat enhancement for public hunting. However, when water is present, fish are stocked as soon as possible to provide angling opportunities. Camping, hiking and bird watching are also common activities on the area. Open fires are not permitted. Vehicles must remain on established gravel roads or parking areas. Off-road driving is prohibited. A no-trash policy is in effect for the area. Therefore, no trash receptacles are available. Camping is permitted; however only primitive facilities are available on the area. Consult area information boards or the area manager for additional information concerning rules and regulations.

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Location

Hamilton County State Fishing Lake is located in Kansas

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Directions

3 miles W, 2 miles N of Syracuse

Coordinates

38.02794333 N
101.8170004 W

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Access

  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites

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Reviewed Sep. 14, 2024

Be careful of snakes

We stopped here and drove around the almost dried up lake as another person was making camp near the pit toilets. When we come back around to consider making camp near him a 5ft+ rattle snake wiggled by his car. We stayed long enough warn him then moved on west into Colorado to find a place.

Sitenear the pit toilets
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Oct. 20, 2021

Primative campground, no facilities that we found

Driving through the small roads of Kansas in the late afternoon we decided we had better find a place to park our van .  We found this park,  and as it was dark,  we really couldn't see our surroundings very well, we drove off the road and found a level spot and turned in for the night.  It was okay, being late october I think we were the only people in the park.  In the morning  we looked around and we might have been in the wrong side of the park.   The lake was dry from where we could see.  All we wanted to do was rest for the night and get going in the morning so it was good for us.

Month of VisitOctober

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the elevation of Hamilton County State Fishing Lake?

    Hamilton County State Fishing Lake is located at 3351 feet.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Hamilton County State Fishing Lake?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.