Cedar Bluff State Park Kansas

The Cedar Bluff State Park in Kansas offers two areas for camping.  One is on the north side of the Cedar Bluff Reservoir, with the second area situated on the south shore. Both areas offer campsites and water access for boating, fishing and other recreational activities.

The area located to the north is the Bluffton Area which offers almost 350 acres of recreational space for its visitors.  The Bluffton Overland Boat Ramp allows water access for boating in this area.  The Bluffton Area contains 96 campsites with utilities, two shower houses, two community shelters, dump stations and five rental cabins as well as several primitive campsites and picnic areas. The Bluffton Area also offers access to fishing for those without access to a boat as most of its shoreline is  able to be utilized.  There is also a handicapped accessible covered fishing dock.

The southern area is known as the Page Creek Area and has close to 500 acres.  With one designated primitive camping area and many undesignated primitive camping sites, this area offers more opportunities for those who want to be a little closer to nature; however, there are a total of 36 campsites with utilities, a community shelter, two dump stations, two shower houses and two vault toilets.  The boat ramp offering access to the water on the south side of the Cedar Bluff Reservoir is the Page Creek Mulley Boat Ramp.  

If you are among those of us who love boating, jet skiing and fishing this is a Kansas State Park you will want to check out.  You just might find a new favorite place to get away from it all!

Check out the KDWPT website for more information on the Cedar Bluff State Park.  

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Iowa's Yellow River State Forest

The state of Iowa offers many state parks with numerous outdoor activities.  Among these is the Yellow River State Forest.  Located in Harper's Ferry Iowa this state forest offers the outdoor enthusiast many opportunities for adventure.  Among these are camping, fishing, hiking horseback riding, hunting and mountain biking.  There are also numerous boating, canoeing and fishing access areas located on the Yellow River and the Upper Iowa River nearby.

• Camping - There are a total of 140 campsites spread throughout four different camping areas including 34 which are designated for equestrian use.
• Fishing - The Yellow River State Forest is home to seven miles of trout fishing fun for both beginning and experienced trout anglers.
• Hiking - There are a total of 45 miles of trails ranging from easy to moderate.  
• Horseback Riding - Among the 45 miles of trails are numerous multipurpose trails available for equestrian use.
• Hunting - There is a total of 8,900 acres of public hunting land available for use in the Yellow River State Forest.  Game that may be pursued includes deer, turkey, rabbits, squirrel, waterfowl and upland game birds.  With this much room to roam you should easily be able to find a spot where you won't be bothered by nor bother other hunters.
• Mountain Biking - Mixed throughout the 45 miles of trails are many trails for those who enjoy mountain biking with beautiful scenery.

For those not wanting to fish for trout, there are many places within ten miles of the Yellow River State Forest which allow public fishing on the Mississippi River.

For more information on the Yellow River State Forest check out the Iowadnr.gov website.

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