| Wilson State Park | |
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  Location in Kansas | |
| Location | Wilson, Russell, Kansas, United States |
| Coordinates | 38°55′00″N 98°30′16″W / 38.91667°N 98.50444°W[1] |
| Area | 945 acres (382 ha) |
| Elevation | 1,594 ft (486 m)[1] |
| Established | 1966 |
| Visitors | 334,652 (in 2022)[2] |
| Governing body | Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism |
| Website | Wilson State Park |
Wilson State Park is a public recreation area found on the south shore of 9,000-acre (3,600 ha) Wilson Lake reservoir approximately 10 miles (16 km) north of the city of Wilson in Russell County, Kansas, United States. Located at the reservoir's eastern end, the state park covers 945 acres (382 ha) divided into two areas by the reservoir's southeastern arm: the Hell Creek area on the west side and the Otoe area on the east side. The Hell Creek area hosts a marina. Both areas include hiking trails, swimming beaches, boat ramps, and camping facilities.[3][4][5]
See also
References
- 1 2 "Wilson State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
- ↑ Self, Matthew (August 18, 2023). "Top 5 most popular Kansas state parks revealed". KSNT.
- ↑ "Wilson State Park". Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Kansas State Parks Guide" (PDF). Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
- ↑ "Wilson Lake Map" (PDF). U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Retrieved May 31, 2017.
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