ARKANSAS CITY, KS

Newman Park. Several pkg spots w/ sheltered tables, grills. 20/30/50A E on pole next to signs. Central W, restrooms, trash cans, D. $15 for 72-hr permit, call police 620-441-4401. 3-day (72-hr) limit. In S end of town, from Summit St/US-77Bus, go W on Lincoln Ave (1st st N of bridge over Arkansas Riv), enter park on immed L. 37.04174 -97.03965. To hook up to the 1 E location, park as close as you can to it (but not on grass), run cord(s). Playground. Fishing. Lou & Dorreen Caruso #30204 Jul 07. Updated by Bruce Ratcliff #48001 viewed Sep 19.

Walnut River Park. Circle loop, 5 pullouts w/ tables, grills. 20/30/50A E on 2 poles in median area of loop, not near pullouts. Central W, restrooms, trash cans. $15 for 72-hr permit, call police 620-441-4401. 3-day (72-hr) limit but can request longer. Coming NB or SB, take US-77 bypass around E side of town, go E at sign for Madison Ave, turn immed L (just before bridge over Walnut Riv) into CG (signed). 37.05658 -97.02658. If you want to use the E, do not park in the pullouts. Enter the loop in the direction to make your E cord closest to the median, & park along the median next to the E. Playground. Fishing. D at Newman Park. Beware of 12′ 6″ RR underpass on Madison Ave, also similar one on Chestnut Ave, between downtown area & US-77. Lynda Raffelson #17671 Sep 92. Last updated by Guy Gipson #84383 viewed May 14.

Cowley State Fishing Lake (KS Dept of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism). BD areas, some tables, stone firerings. Free. No posted stay limit. From US-77 bypass around E side of Arkansas City, go 13.4 mi E on SR-166, TR (S) at fishing lake sign (37.10422 -96.7962), TR at “T” at the signboards, take 1st L turn down the hill, bear L (E) to several pkg areas along sm, pretty lake. Rd ends in turnaround loop OK for lg rigs. Other pkg areas to W, check ahead if OK for lg rigs. Signed “vehicles/camping on gravel areas only”. Nice mowed grass areas along gravel rds & pkg. Boats for fishing only (no wake). Several jetties to walk out on & fish. Birdwatching. Waterfall near dam at W end of lake. PHOTO. Bruce Ratcliff #48001 viewed Sep 19. Reval by Carol & Wayne Thomas #119083 stayed Sep 20.