Historic Lake Scott State Park
101 W Scott Lake Dr, Scott City, KS 67871
1,280 acres · 10 miles of trails
Scott City's Historic Lake Scott State Park, one of Kansas's 8 Wonders, features a spring-fed lake and leashed dogs on canyon trails near Pueblo ruins. Shade, water, parking, restrooms, and trash cans are available. Historical sites require careful supervision.
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- Park
- Historic Lake Scott State Park
- Type
- State park
- Location
- Scott City, Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.6814, -100.9189
- Size
- 1,280 acres
- Trail miles
- 10
- Leash required
- Yes
- Best for
- Hikers, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (820 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 7.9 / 10 — Great vibes
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:No
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:No
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 820 reviewers
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
- · 1,280 acres of room
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Dog policy
One of '8 Wonders of Kansas'. Spring-fed lake, Pueblo ruins, leashed dogs on canyon trails.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Parking
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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