Dry conditions define the experience at Hamilton County State Fishing Lake, a drive-in and boat-in campground managed by Kansas State Fish and Wildlife near Ulysses. The lake has run low or nearly dry during recent visits, which limits water-based activity considerably. Pit toilets are on site, pets are allowed, and the terrain mixes open ground with some forested cover. Campers passing through western Kansas on a tight timeline, rather than those planning a dedicated fishing or paddling trip, will get the most use from this stop. Syracuse Sand Dunes Park is another option in the region for those with flexibility on destination.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsHamilton County State Fishing Lake is located in Kansas near Ulysses
Directions
3 miles W, 2 miles N of Syracuse
Coordinates
38.02794333 N
101.8170004 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Toilets
- Pets
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 43 min from Pueblo, CO
- 3 hrs 22 min from Colorado Springs, CO
- 3 hrs 26 min from Amarillo, TX
- 3 hrs 39 min from Denver, CO
