Venango Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MARQUETTE · Kansas · Kanopolis Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Kanopolis Lake |
| Location | MARQUETTE · Kansas · Kanopolis Lake · 38.63306, -97.98750 · Map |
| Sites | 129 public sites counted from the federal listing — 91 standard electric; 32 standard nonelectric; 4 group shelter nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric; 1 group standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 93 of 129 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 31 of 129 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 129 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 129 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 65 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 124 sites · 30 ft: 122 sites · 35 ft: 118 sites · 40 ft: 111 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 6:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 131 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Pit toilets |
| Phone | 785-546-2294 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Venango Park Campground is located on the eastern shores of Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake is on the Smoky Hill River, and is one of the state's oldest lakes. Many outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting and ATV riding. Recreation Kanopolis Lake offers great boating and fishing opportunities with plenty of bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, Walleye, Wiper and KDWPT stocks Trout seasonally. The Venango Park ATV Trail crisscrosses roughly 5 acres of land within the park, making this a popular destination for ATV and motorcycle enthusiasts. Venango Park offers a 1.7 mile hiking only trail that meanders throughout the park. This trail covers different ecosystems that can be found in the area including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. Keep an eye out for the different flora and fauna that can be found in each. Kanopolis State Park also has trails available for hiking, bicycling, and equestrian riders.
Facilities Venango Park offers a total of 132 faciltites. There are 126 campsites, 5 day use shelters, and 1 group camp. The 126 campsites are a mixture of electric with water, electric only, primitive, and double sites. Other amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, showers, a dump station, boat ramp, beach, playground and nature trail. Natural Features The campground is situated on the shady tree-dotted shoreline. Sandstone bluffs, rolling hills, and vast, open prairie lands surround the lake. Wildlife is varied and abundant in the area: Whitetail deer, pheasants, quail, Texas horned lizards, beavers and even Bald eagles are commonly seen. Waterfowl extensively gather at Loder Point Marsh located within the campground. Wildflowers including purple poppy mallow, blue false indigo, yucca and prairie wild rose, put on a colorful display in prairies surrounding the lake.
Nearby Attractions The Fort Harker Museum in Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum in Ellsworth both portray the settlement of the American West. The Kanopolis Drive-In theater is just a short drive away, and is open most weekened evenings
Charges & Cancellations Reservation cancellation fees and No-Show fees may apply.
Directions, from the listing
From the North: Take HWY 140 to HWY 141. Travel south on HWY 141, then 1/2 mile west on Venango Road; look for signs to the park. From the South: Take HWY 4 to HWY 141. Travel north on HWY 141, then 1/2 mile west on Veanago Road; look for stigns to the park.
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Trip Card — Venango Park
MARQUETTE · Kansas · Kanopolis Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MARQUETTE · Kansas · Kanopolis Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 93 |
| Max RV | Up to 65 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 129 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233659 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.