Recreational Activities:
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Historic & Cultural Site
- Hunting
- Interpretive Programs
- Picnicking
- Recreational Vehicles
- Water Sports
- Wildlife Viewing
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Waconda Reservoir (Glen Elder)DescriptionGlen Elder Dam and Waconda Reservoir, features of the Glen Elder Unit, Pick-Sloan Missouri Basin Program, are on the Solomon River directly upstream from Glen Elder, Kansas. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, crappie, white bass, striped bass, and channel and flathead catfish. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing minor fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 12,600 surface acres. Fishing season is year-round.Over 12,000 acres are open to public hunting for deer, waterfowl, and upland game. Special hunts are available by application for youth, disabled, or family groups. Current reservoir levels.
Glen Elder State Park, which adjoins Waconda Reservoir, is the site of the Waconda Heritage Village. It features historic Hopewell Church, which contains historical displays.
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Address:KS Dept. of Wildlife & ParksGlen Elder State Park RR1, Box 162A Glen Elder,KS,67446 Phone: 785-545-3345 Email: GPWebmaster@gp.usbr.gov Directions:Located 1 mile west of Glen Elder, KS. Nearest highway is U.S. 24.Weather Information:Weekly National Weather Service Forecast for Glen Elder,KSThere is no live information from National Weather Service |
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