Camper Cabins

History

Land on north side of Lake Carlos was acquired for a state park in 1937. Over the years, Lake Carlos State Park is developed to include 122 campsites, 4 camper cabins, 2 group camps, and one group center. source

Seasons & access

PARK OPEN 8 a.m.–10 p.m. daily. CAMPGROUND QUIET HOURS 10 p.m.– 8 a.m. source

Site layout

Lower campground one camping unit per site. Upper Campground two camping units (two tents or one tent and one RV) allowed. 122 campsites, 4 camper cabins, 2 group camps, one group center. source

<A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=238">Norton Dam</a> and Keith Sebelius Reservoir are features of the <A HREF="https://www.usbr.gov/projects/index.php?id=339">PSMBP - Almena Unit</a>. The reservoir is open 24 hour and has good access. Available species include walleye, saugeye (sauger/walleye hybrids), wipers, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. The reservoir has 2,181 water surface acres, 5668 land acres and 32 miles of shoreline. Fishing season is year-round. Public hunting is available for deer, upland game, and waterfowl. Special hunts can be arranged by application for youth, disabled, or family hunts. <A HREF="http://www.usbr.gov/gp-bin/arcweb_ksks.pl">Current Reservoir Levels</a> A stabilized/reconstructed rammed earth house from the 1890's called the "Adobe House", furnished with items from the general time period, is open by appointment only.