Nature

Located where the Cherokee Lowlands meet the Osage Cuestas & Ozark Plateau, many habitats & landscapes seen across Kansas are experienced in this single park.

Butterfly Garden at Crawford State Park

1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-3671

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A roosting site for Monarch butterflies migrating from Mexico to Canada in March to June, then back south in September and October.
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Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Gardens & Arboretums, Parks & Nature, Roadside Attractions

Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Memorial Trail

1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-3671

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This 0.25 mile self guided interpretive trail about the builders of the dam is ADA accessible. Includes a statue of a Civilian Conservation Corps worker.
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Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Ethnic & Cultural, Parks & Nature, Roadside Attractions, Trails

Crawford State Fishing Lake #2

1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-3671

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150 acre lake locally known as Crawford Lake & Farlington Lake. Includes sandy swimming beach, 2 boat ramps, & multiple docks. Ideal for boats, canoes & kayaks.
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Boating & Sailing, Canoe & Kayak, Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Fishing, Lakes & Rivers, Parks & Nature

Crawford State Park

1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-3671

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A hidden gem for camping & recreation, located where rolling plains meet the Ozark foothills, this is one of the oldest state parks & man-made lakes in Kansas.
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Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Frontier Military, Jefferson Highway, Parks & Nature, State Parks, TransAmerica Bicycle Trail

Deer Run Nature Trail

1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-3671

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This hardened 0.75 mile, self-guided nature walking trail with interpretive signs is ADA accessible. Local plants seen varies depending on the time of year.
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Bird Watching, Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Parks & Nature, Trails

Drywood Creek Mountain Bike Trail

1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-3671

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Seven mile mountain bike trail circles a lake on edge of Ozarks. Mixes extremely technical sections & fast flowing single track. Requires Kansas Parks Permit.
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Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Cycling, Parks & Nature, Sport Facilities, Sports Facilities, Trails

Farlington Fish Hatchery

101 Hatchery Road, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-4166

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Just north of the lake, this fish hatchery has served anglers for more than 40 years. Open year round, tours are available upon request.
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Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Parks & Nature, Wildlife & Nature Centers

Spiderleg Bridge Trail

1 W Lake Rd, Farlington, KS 66734

(620) 362-3671

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This 0.5 mile walking trail is ADA accessible and path takes hikers by the remains of a 19th century military outpost, and a closed-spandrel arch bridge.
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Crawford State Park at Farlington Lake, Forts & Trails, Historic Sites, Military Landmarks & Memorials, Parks & Nature, Trails