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Price
$23 - $34/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Learn more about alerts →Historic Lake Scott State Park
101 W. Scott Lake Drive, Scott City, Kansas, 67871, United States
Fall campers who want lake access without summer crowds: cottonwoods turn in October, temps drop into the 60s, and wildlife picks up. Site 42 in Circle Loop puts you close to the beach and playground. Trout, bass, and bluegill fishing is reliably good.
Quiet hours matter to you. Reviewers flag weak enforcement after 11 PM, especially on busy summer weekends. Restroom coverage is also uneven across the loops, and facilities outside peak season may be partially closed.
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Fall brings the best conditions. Highs range from the 60s to low 80s°F with cool nights, lower humidity, and fewer thunderstorms than summer. Cottonwoods turn color in October. Bird and wildlife activity picks up, and visitor numbers drop compared to summer months. Spring can bring strong thunderstorms that sweep across the open prairie. Winter offers dry, crisp days for hiking without crowds. Summer temperatures stay comfortable for lake activities, though afternoon heat builds.
Described as best season: mild temps, cottonwood color in October and fewer crowds.
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Lake Scott State Park offers a wide range of amenities within its facilities. Visitors can enjoy access to archeological sites, birdwatching, boating (including canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boating), campgrounds with both primitive and improved sites, fishing, picnic areas with tables and shelters, hiking trails, playgrounds, and a spring-fed lake. Notable amenities include clean shower and restroom facilities, retail options for firewood and ice, and a beachhouse with rentals for paddleboards and canoes. However, some reviews note issues with facility maintenance and the availability of restrooms in certain campground areas.
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