RV Rentals near Prairie Dog State Park in Norton, Kansas

Prairie Dog State Park

Offering views of Keith Sebelius Lake, this state park is just 10 minutes from Norton, Kansas, a small town at the intersection of Highways 36 and 283. Not only is it on the shores of a massive lake, but it’s right next to the Norton Wildlife Area. Its proximity to the border makes it a good camping location for those coming from Nebraska, and it’s just a 2 hour drive from Monument Rocks.

Why You’ll Love Prairie Dog State Park

While this state park has minimal facilities and is quite rustic, it’s a great way to experience rural Kansas and its history. The park specializes in historical interpretation and has two preserved 19th-century buildings on-site, a school room and an adobe house. The park and its reservoir are a great place to observe wildlife, go fishing for a multitude of fish species, and they even offer some hunting.