Kanopolis Lake

Us Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas.

The nearby Fort Harker Museum at Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum at Ellsworth portray the settlement of the American West. Kanopolis is also the home of Kansas' first State park. Early Indian rock carvings on Inscription Rock in Horse Thief Canyon offer an interesting glimpse into the past.

Camping and Day Use

  • Riverside (KS)
  • Venango Park

Nearby Activities

  • Auto Touring
  • Biking
  • Boating
  • Camping
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Historic & Cultural Site
  • Horseback Riding
  • Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
  • Off Highway Vehicle
  • Picnicking
  • Playground Park Specialized Sport Site
  • Water Sports
  • Wildlife Viewing

Directions

From Salina, 20 miles southwest on KS 140, 10 miles south on KS 141.

Additional Information

  • Kanopolis Lake Trail Map
  • Kanopolis Lake Map
  • Kanopolis Lake Website
  • Kanopolis Lake Photo Album

Photo Gallery

  • Kanopolis Lake Birds Eye Viewaerial view of lake
  • aerial view of lakeaerial of lake
  • Loder Point Nature TrailLocated in Venango Park
  • Venango EntranceUS flags
  • 2 FawnsWildlife is readily seen around Kanopolis
  • Kanopolis Lake BoatingControl Tower behind boating.

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