Norton Wildlife Area, Box 431, Norton, KS 67654; (785) 877-2953. Located 4 miles southwest of Norton. Nearest highway, U.S.36. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Available species include walleye, saugeye (sauger/walleye hybrids), wipers, largemouth bass, crappie, and channel catfish. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 2,180 surface acres. Fishing season is year-round.
Keith Sebelius | ||
Pick-Sloan MBP | ||
Cooperator (managing entity) |
Kansas Department Of Wildlife and Parks |
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Praire Dog State Park/Norton Wildlife Area | ||
Box 431 |
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Land Area (acres) | Total | 5668 |
Developed Public Use | 150 | |
Undeveloped | 4903 | |
Water Surface (acres) | Total | 2181 |
Available for Recreation | 2181 | |
Shoreline (miles) | Total | 32 |
Available for Recreation | 32 | |
Fees | Area Entrance | yes |
Campgrounds | yes | |
Picnic Areas | yes | |
Boat Launch Facilities | yes | |
Parking | yes | |
Other | yes | |
Facilities (number) | Campgrounds | 4 |
Campsites | 150 | |
Tent Only Campsites | 200 | |
RV Hookups | 42 | |
Mobile Home Parks | 0 | |
Mobile Home Sites | 0 | |
Camp Shower Facilities | yes | |
Picnic Areas | 2 | |
Picnic Tables | 156 | |
Picnic Shelters | 9 | |
Swimming Beaches | 1 | |
Swim Shower Facilities | yes | |
Boat Launch Ramps | 3 | |
Boat Launch Lanes | 3 | |
Mooring Buoys | 0 | |
Slip Mooring Spaces | 28 | |
Concessions | 1 | |
Potable Water | Campgrounds | 10 |
Picnic Areas | 8 | |
Other Locations | 0 | |
Toilets | Campgrounds | 4 |
Picnic Areas | 0 | |
Other Locations | 6 | |
Sanitary Stations | Trailer / RV | 1 |
Boat | 0 |
The Almena Diversion Dam, located downstream of Norton Dam has recreation facilities. Click here to view specifics about this facility.
For more information on other USBR major recreation sites in Kansas, click here.