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Jamestown Wildlife Area

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Jamestown Wildlife Area in Kansas offers a landscape of wetlands and grasslands, providing a natural setting for camping. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore the Jamestown Marshes and enjoy birdwatching opportunities.

Description

Fish and Wildlife Service

Of the 5,124 acres of public hunting now available on the area, over 1,900 acres are wetlands. The marshes are very shallow and have accumulated silt from the Marsh Creek watershed. As a result, the Department is embarking on a multiple year renovation for the areas wetlands beginning with Gun Club. Plans include new wetlands, new water control structures and renovation of existing wetlands by subdividing into units so water and vegetation can be managed more effectively. During renovation construction activities will impact and change uses of the area in the process of reaching the renovation goals. The goal of the renovation is to provide optimum wildlife habitat, improved user opportunities and play an important role in the overall Lower Republican River watershed management and life span of the marshes.

This area is located along a major migration route for the Central Flyway. The first waterfowl and shorebirds migrate through the area in late August. An 800-acre refuge is located at the north end of Gamekeeper Marsh. The refuge is closed to all activity from Oct. 1 through Mar. 1 except for the SPECIAL HUNTS conducted during hunting seasons. The refuge gives migratory birds a resting place and increases hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities on the area.

There are varieties of other wildlife habitats on the area. Upland birds and small game species use weeds, crop fields, grasses and shrubs, while big game prefers the timbered areas. The area offers excellent opportunities to view and photograph wildlife. Marsh Creek, Gamekeeper Dam, and Muskrat Landing are shallow boat landings for hunter access to waterfowl areas.

The limited public lands in Kansas require intensive wildlife management and some special restrictions. This area receives heavy hunting pressure. Wildlife population and hunter use surveys are conducted to evaluate management and the effects of heavy pressure on the area.

Map: https://ksoutdoors.com/content/download/26953/183708/version/1/file/Jamestown+Map.pdf

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Location

Jamestown Wildlife Area is located in Kansas

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Coordinates

39.660504 N
97.894816 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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Stay Connected

  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Fair
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • Dispersed

Features

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  • Phone Service
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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Reviewed Jun. 19, 2022

Mosquito Heaven

My husband and I just needed somewhere to stay overnight while driving through Kansas.  This fit the bill because it was along our route.  It is VERY primitive and used for hunting according to the website.  Our issue was that there were a million mosquitos because the water flowing right beside it.  We couldn't even walk from the car to our teardrop camper without getting swarmed.  Otherwise the area would not have been horrible just to stay overnight.  We did not make it to the bathroom across the road, but it looked like a normal vault toilet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Are fires allowed at Jamestown Wildlife Area?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Jamestown Wildlife Area, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Jamestown Wildlife Area have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Jamestown Wildlife Area does not have wifi.