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Kansas Rocks Recreation Park
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Carnage Canyon Area, Turkey Hill Area, Rocky Ridge Area, Buckeye Boonie Area, Takanoahs Hill Area, Labyrinth Area, krpp |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Open during most weekends, this 4WD park offers rocky woods trails, creek crossings and mountain bike trails. Camping is permitted and the park recently installed 24 RV sites with electric hookups and a separate area for tent campers (no electric or generators in tent camping area). Nearby Lake Frances offers RV hookups and boating and fishing opportunities.***ATVs and motorcycles are not permitted. This park is for 4WD vehicles only.***
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | April 1 through October 1: Saturday 8am-7pm, Sunday 8am-5pm; October 1 through April 1: Saturday 8am-5pm, Sunday 8am-4pm | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Prohibited | |
 ATVs | Prohibited | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Prohibited | |
 Camping | No Restriction | (camp anywhere) Camping permitted April 1 through October 31 |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on designated trails |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
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TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Privately Owned / Commercial |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | Yes ($5.00 per person) fee per hiker or mountain bike |
| Riding | Yes ($25.00 per OHV) passengers - $5/each |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $15.00 RV: $40.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Tent camping - $15/first night, $25/two nights, $35/three nights. RV site - $40/first night, $60/two nights, $75/three nights. |
| Comment | Annual Pass - $100 per vehicle. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Full Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Mapleton, KS | ||
| From: Fort Scott, KS
1) Take US-7 West about 9 miles 2) Turn right (north) onto 125th Street, continue 6 miles 3) Turn right (east) onto Tomahawk Road, continue .5 miles 4) Turn left (north) onto 130th Street, follow to park entrance. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Kansas Rocks Recreation Park P.O. Box 15812 Lenexa, KS 66285 (620) 829-5328 info@ksrockspark.com ksrockspark.com |
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 240 acres | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 850 to 1000 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Heavily Maintained | |
| Intersections |  Some | |
| Rider Traffic | Some | |
| Ranges/Gunfire |  None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards are marked) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur |  Mostly | |
 Expert |  Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (N) | Casey's General Store (913) 795-2662 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (N) | Casey's General Store (913) 795-2662 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Lake Frances (620) 756-4565 |
 RV Hookup | On Site | RV sites have electric only |
 RV Disposal | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Lake Frances (620) 756-4565 |
| Campground | On Site | |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (N) | Mapleton Convenience Store & Cafe (620) 743-3043 |
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