• Eisenhower State Park Map*click to enlarge
    29810 S Fairlawn Rd. Osage City, KS 66523

    • Ike's Archery Trail  - Made up of 20 targets set at various ranges and difficulties. The trail coincides with our Five Star Bike Trail, so be sure to follow all trail rules while enjoying the trail!
      • When on the range, display the TRAIL IN USE sign.
      • Vehicles must display valid park passes.
      • Know ALL the safety rules of archery before entering (i.e. Red Flag Rule).
      • Alcoholic beverages are NOT permitted on trails.
      • Practice good sportsmanship and common sense.
      • No Broadheads allowed.
      • STAY ON THE MARKED TRAIL.
      •  Archery equipment is not available for rent in the park.
    • Scooter Trail
      • Length- 1.5 miles
      • Terrain - Gravel
      • Difficulty level – Easy
      • Usage – Walking, Mountain Biking
      • Motorized scooters, 50cc and under, are allowed on the trail, and it is open to everyone during hours when motorized scooters are NOT present. Motorized scooters are only allowed on the trail from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
    • Five Star Bike Trail
      • Length- 5 miles
      • Usage – Walking and Mountain Biking
    • Horse Trail
      • Length- 20 miles
      • Terrain - Natural
      • Difficulty level – Easy
      • Usage – Walking, Horseback Riding, Mountain Biking
    • 18 Hole Disc Golf
      • Usage - Walking and Disc Golfing
      • Scorecards may be obtained from the office
  • Yurts
    2
    Modern Cabins
    4
    Primitive Cabins
    0
    Primitive Campsites
    31
    Electric and Water Hookups
    127
    Electric Only Hookups
    0
    Full Hookups
    37

    Exploring one of the 28 Kansas State Parks provides visitors an opportunity to see the natural beauty of this amazing state. The state parks system includes a rail trail, historic structures and events.

    • White-tailed deer
    • Coyotes
    • Quail
    • Scissor-tailed flycatchers
    • Blue birds
    • Turkeys
    • Pelicans
    • Gulls
    • Warblers
    • Crappie
    • Smallmouth bass
    • Channel catfish
    • Blue catfish
    • Walleye
    • White bass
  • Campgrounds/Areas

    • Black Jack Campground
    • Camping Available: Yes
    • ADA Camping Available: No
    • Reservable Sites: No
    • Primitive Camping: 1
    • Water, Electric: 24
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    • Electric: 24

    Trails

    • Scooter trail - Our Newest Trail!
    • Trail Season: Year Round
    • Length of Trail: 1.5 mile(s)
    • Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
    • There is camping located near the trail
    • Location of Start: N38 30.990 W95 44.814
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  • Eisenhower State Park & Melvern Lake Photos

    About Kansas State Parks

    Kansas State Parks

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