MEADE STATE PARK
MEADE STATE PARK13051 V Road
Meade, Kansas 67864
Phone:
620-873-2572
The only state park in southwest Kansas, Meade State Park is an oasis in the shortgrass prairie region of the state.
The park comprises 440 acres of land and recreational facilities ( Camp Map) situated around the 80-acre Meade State Fishing Lake.
Nature trails offer visitors an up close look at the shortgrass prairie ecosystem. Utility and primitive camping, day use areas, swimming beach, and boating and fishing access make this a popular destination. Campgrounds provide 42 water/electric utility sites and 150 primitive campsites.
The lake invites anglers to sample excellent fishing for bluegill, channel cat, crappie and largemouth bass. No skiing or pleasure boating is allowed; boats must be used for fishing purposes only.
The adjacent 360-acre wildlife area, although modestly sized, offers good opportunities for dove and quail hunters. Deer, turkey, rabbit and squirrel also inhabit the area and offer hunters an occasional mixed bag. Deer may be hunted only with bow or muzzleloader firearms.
Impoundment Type: State Fishing Lake
Surface Acres: 80 acres
Maximum Depth: 10 feet
Normal Lake Level: This lake is currently full
The lake has Motor Boat Access
Channel Catfish, Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Green Sunfish, Redear Sunfish
Meade State Park offers numerous picnic areas with tables and grills. Some sites have shelters, electricity, and water access.
Birdwatchers can enjoy spotting various species around the lake, in grasslands and wooded areas. The park is home to numerous bird types including waterfowl, shorebirds and songbirds. Birding enthusiasts may also spot raptors during migration seasons.
Meade State Park13051 V RoadMeade, KS 67864(620) 873-2572 (Area Office)(620) 227-8609 (Region 3 Office)(785) 628-8614 (Region 1 Office)
FROM LIBERAL, KS:
1. Take 54 highway east, cross the Cimarron Bridge, go to the top of the hill where the passing lane ends, 2. Turn right on Meade Lake Road and the park is 17 miles.
FROM PLAINS, KS:
1. Turn south off of highway 54 on County Road 5 travel to blinking light, 2. Turn left on County Road V and it is 7 miles to the park.
FROM MEADE, KS:
1. Turn south on highway 23 and travel 8 miles south, make the curve and travel another 5 miles to the lake. The Lake has two entrances one on the north off of the hatchery road and one on the south off of highway 23.
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