State park

Glen Elder State Park

The park entrance is 2.7 miles from Glen Elder. Day use costs Vehicle permit $5/day or $25 annual. Glen Elder State Park is a state park in Mitchell County, Kansas.

Glen Elder State Park map

Glen Elder State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

Common questions

Entry to Glen Elder State Park costs Vehicle permit $5/day or $25 annual.
Glen Elder State Park is 2.7 miles from Glen Elder.
Yes, Waconda Lake is open to swimming at Glen Elder State Park.

Before you go

Glen Elder State Park is 2.7 miles from Glen Elder.

What to see

  • Historic site Park museum Mentioned in Wikipedia park article
  • Spring Waconda Spring Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

  • Waconda Lake