This surface mine has become a beautiful area for fishing, camping, and spending a quiet day out in the beautiful Kansas scenery. It makes for a unique place to camp out that’s much less busy than state parks. As long as you don’t mind a rougher area, this place is perfect for you.
Welcome to Mined Land Wildlife Area, 14,500 acres of reclaimed land that is no longer a surface mine, having been transformed into a wild and beautiful area.
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We talk a lot about enjoying our Kansas skies, but we also can’t pass up a day out at the water. For that reason, this quiet area is perfect for all of our needs.
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13,000 acres of land make up most of the area, with only 2,000 acres being area that wasn’t mined during the time. Native grasses, wildflowers in all colors, and a good bit of mushrooms all grow here pretty freely. We think it’s just beautiful here.
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Camping only gets better with a campfire done like we used to as kids, right in the dirt with sticks for marshmallows.
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If you’re the fishing type, you can enjoy bluegill, channel cat, crappie, bass, trout, walleye, and more. Make sure you’ve got your permit!
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1,500 acres of water ready to canoe or kayak, fish or dip your feet in. Are you ready to take a weekend off?
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This beautiful camping area has a way to reserve your spot, too! Reserve America has cabins and camping spots available on their website to scout here at the wildlife area.
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If you want to learn more about what you can do here or check out camping information, look no further than their KDWPT page.
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