Located about 4 miles east of Mankato, 9 miles north of US-36 on K-14, then 4 miles east on North Shore Road Lovewell Reservoir is for people who love water. The south shore’s high bluffs block the summer winds and help calm the waters. The lake is known for its quality walleye, white bass, and channel catfish. Lovewell Wildlife Area has 2,215 acres of public hunting area available around the reservoir. Lovewell Marina and Grill offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus during the spring and summer months, including some of the best BBQ around! A historic limestone schoolhouse hosts summer church services every Sunday. Archery range Lovewell State Park is one of several Kansas state parks that offer an archery range to guests. It’s a seven station, 14 target walk-through range suitable for beginners or serious archers and bowhunters. Geocaching Kansas is home to tens of thousands of geocaches, and the area in and around Lovewell State Park is ripe for the high-tech treasure hunting. Neighboring small towns can hold some true treasures, too. Take your GPS, or get an app added to your phone. As well as searching for others, place a few new ones on your own. Then come back next year to see how many people have found and enjoyed what you’d hidden. Lovewell Reservoir is operated by the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation. Campsites and RV hookups, Cabins, Swimming, Boating, Skiing, Marina, Fishing, Hunting (in the wildlife area), Wildlife-watching, Historic sites