Dispersed Camping

Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake

Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake is located near rolling plains and open fields in Kansas. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Campers can explore the nearby Tuttle Creek State Park and the Konza Prairie Biological Station for outdoor activities and nature experiences.

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Location

Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake is located in Kansas

Coordinates

39.472827 N
96.4118395 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Walk-In
Park in a lot, walk to your site.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

WiFi
Good
Verizon
Unknown
AT&T
Unknown
T-Mobile
Poor

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Fires

For Vehicles

Big Rig Friendly

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.

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Drive Time

31 min from Manhattan
56 min from Topeka
1 hr 17 min from Lawrence
1 hr 48 min from St. Joseph

Rick M.

Ranger

Reviewed Jul. 25, 2025

Nice and secluded!

Not many insects, nice and secluded. Beautiful scenery, nice lake. Everything is perfect here. The only thing that make it better is if they had trash cans, potable water and a grey water dump.

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Month of VisitJuly

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Pottawatomie State Fishing Lake, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

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