THINGS TO REMEMBER Please check posted notices for area rules and regula- tions governing fishing, hunting, and park and public land use. All motorized vehicles within the state park are required to display a current motor vehicle permit and in all areas are restricted to maintained roads and park- he dam is approximately five provide camping, hiking, picnicking, prominent feature of the landscape is ing areas. miles northwest of the city of swimming, fishing and sight-seeing. the precipitous rock bluff of limestone lk City Group shelters may be reserved. Quiet hours are E Independence. Elk City Wildlife The area has many habitat types, know as Table Mound. Wind and ero- E T observed between 10 p.m. and 8 a.m. in the state park. Area is located in Montgomery County which support a variety of wildlife. sion have created many scenic vistas on Only shatterproof containers are allowed at swimming ,and consists of approximately 12,446 Dominant vegetation consists of big the limestone bluffs along the north- beach. Pets must be contained and not left unattended in State Park acres. The wildlife area is managed for bluestem, little bluestem, Indian grass ern border of the park. In addition, the state park. fish and wildlife. Authorized in 1967, and switchgrass and other plants asso- autumn brings an abundance of colors No hunting is permitted in the state park or refuge area Elk City State Park has 857 acres to ciated with the bluestem prairie. A to the native trees along the bluff. at any time during the year. Angler access is permitted from April 1 thru August 31 on the refuge area. No holes or pits may be dug for blinds. Check current hunting reg- HUNTING ulations summary for additional hunting requirements. Large numbers of ducks use the many shallow flats in cottontail rabbits, fox and gray squirrel, and a few prairie Primitive camping is permitted in designated areas on the upper end of the reservoir, and goose hunters find chicken. Common furbearers include beaver, , bob- the wildlife area, but please take your trash with you. excellent hunting on the wildlife area. Area deer hunters cat, , , opossum, mink and . Excellent will have excellent opportunities on the numerous tributar- squirrel hunting can be found in the numerous oak-hickory ies and wooded borders of the crop fields. Wild turkeys and pecan groves. A portion of the state park, which is were reintroduced into the area in 1983, and their numbers depicted on the map, is open to shot gun pellets and are increasing. Other game species include bobwhite quail, archery hunting only. Elk City State Park CAMPING, PICNICKING AND BOATING

Paved roads lead into the park with modern and primitive Camping is permitted in the state park campground and GREENWOOD COFFEY WOODSON 52 campsites, picnicking, modern restrooms and showers, drinking along Table Mound Hiking Trail south of the county road. Iola Yates water, swimming beach, trailer sewage dump facilities, group Toilets are available at Memorial Overlook Trailhead near the Center shelter, fishing piers, and a three lane boat launching ramp. dam and the state park trailhead. 54 Eureka 57 75 ALLEN FISHING WILSON Chanute 39 99 39 400 57 Elk City Reservoir offers good to excellent fishing oppor- year. Spring fishing for spawning crappie occurs in the 169 146 Erie tunities for channel catfish, white bass, crappie, flathead coves and associated streams. White bass runs also occur in Fredonia 47 47 catfish, largemouth bass and saugeye. Hook and line and . The outlet area provides good to excellent fishing Howard 400 37 trot line fisherman experience good success for channel cat- during moderate releases. A handicap access fishing dock NEOSHO 400 fish and flatheads in the reservoir during all seasons of the is located in the state park area. ELK Parsons CHAUTAUQUA 96 160 59

BACKPACKING AND HIKING Independence 96 75 Sedan 59 The Green Thumb Nature Trail is a one-mile loop trail Post Oak Self-Guiding Nature Trail, also in the park. 166 MONT- 101 that begins in the state park campground, northwest of the The Elk River Hiking Trail is a scenic 15 mile trail that GOMERY 166 Coffeyville LABETTE park office. It is a moderately strenuous hike, which will starts at the west edge of the dam and ends near the Hwy 99 169 take you to the top of the hill. There you see a beautiful 160 bridge on the Elk River. OKLAHOMA Elk City State Park panorama of the lake framed by ash and oak trees. Parking is available at the Memorial Overlook or state 4825 Squaw Creek Road The Trails Council designed and worked with park trailheads. Independence, KS 67301 many volunteers to contract Table Mound Hiking Trail and General Area Map (Park Office) SIGHTSEEING (620) 331-6295 Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs (Regional Office) Bird watchers, photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts A solar-powered wildlife feeder attracts many species of described herein is available to all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, (785) 273-6740 will enjoy the many different species of non-game birds and birds and animals in the park. Wintering waterfowl feeding gender identity, political affiliation, and military or veteran status. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to Office of the animals on the area. The huge pileated woodpecker is com- in the wildlife refuge along Hwy 160 provide spectacular Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, www.ksoutdoors.com mon among the mature trees along the Elk River. viewing in spring and late fall. 1020 S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 05/11 [email protected] To Overlook & Outlet Areas To To Hwy 75 N Independence

Green Thumb Nature Trail Comfort Cove Area Timber Road ELK CITY Area Gatehouse To Hwy 160 & & Hwy 75 S STATE PARK Table Mound Self Pay Junction Hiking Trail Basketball Camp Kids Fishing Pond Court Host Limited Access Ages 15 & Under Sunset Point Area Park Area Modern Toilet

Camping Area Vault Toilet Basketball Handicap Court Other Public Lands Trailer Dump Station Accessible Fishing Dock Private Lands Boat Ramps

Paved Roads Dock/Pier Basketball Court Prairie Meadow Gravel Roads Swimming Area Area Park Entrance Playground

Day Use Area Park Office Shelter "NO CAMPING" Jetties Frisbee Parking Area Shelter Group Golf Course Information Center Camping Improved

Pay Stations Camping Primitive

Exercise Potable Water Trail/Trailhead Hike Trail Shower/Toilet Elk City Reservoir Squaw Creek Trail Prime Sites Sunset Point 10, 36, 39, 47, 52 Comfort Cove 7,11