Blue Rapids, Kansas
Top Spots in and near Blue Rapids
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Olsburg, Kansas
Hike the Carnahan Creek Park Loop
8 mi / 250 ft gainCarnahan Creek Park is located 20 miles north of Manhattan, Kansas near the historic Carnahan Church on the north shore of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. This secluded park offers visitors free camping in many roadside campsites, as well as remote campsites only accessible through scenic forest and prai...Read more -
Manhattan, Kansas
Watch the Sunrise at Tuttle Creek Lake
4.01 miThis cove at Tuttle Creek Lake is not in an official park, but it is open to the public. It is a place I have come to again and again. Be here an hour before sunrise on a partly cloudy morning and watch as nature puts forth its finest firework show. Don't be late and don't leave too early. Golden...Read more -
Manhattan, Kansas
Konza Prairie Nature Trail
4.82.8 mi / 236 ft gainThe Konza Prairie Nature Trail is a special beloved attraction in the area. It is set on 3,487 hectare of native tallgrass prairie. The trail offers a choice of 3 loops: The Nature Trail Loop at 2.8 miles, The Kings Creek Loop at 4.6 miles, and the Godwin Hill Loop at 6.1 miles. All trails start ...Read more -
Manhattan, Kansas
Konza Prarie-Kings Creek Loop
4.72 mi / 335 ft gainStarting at the trailhead, this very well-maintained trail is an easy, 4.6 mile loop. This is the second of 3 loops from the trailhead. The longest one is just over 6 miles and connects the Konza Prairie Loop with the Kings Creek Loop and the Goodwin Hill Loop. Don't want the full 6 miler, but ar...Read more -
Manhattan, Kansas
Konza Godwin Hill Loop
6.25 mi / 384 ft gainKansas is somewhat known for its relatively flat land with nearly identical scenery across the entire state. One place where that differs is the Konza Prairie, a part of the larger Flint Hills. Totaling 6.1 miles this trail offers a variety of scenery from start to finish. Parking right before ...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Blue Rapids
Manhattan, Kansas
Stockdale
Overview
Stockdale Campground is a 188-acre park located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas....
Manhattan, Kansas
Tuttle Creek Cove
Overview
Tuttle Creek Cove Campground is a large, quiet oasis located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of nort...
Milford, Kansas
Farnum Creek
Overview
Farnum Creek is a quaint double-loop campground set on the lovely shores of Milford Lake. The Milford Lake recreation area spans...
Milford, Kansas
North Overlook Park (Ks)
Overview
North Overlook Park is a one of the many day use parks at Milford Lake with two shelters available for reservations, great fishi...
Junction City, Kansas
Curtis Creek
Overview
Curtis Creek Park is a classic camping destination with a wealth of options for boating, hiking, hunting and fishing. The park a...
Junction City, Kansas
Outlet Park (Ks)
Overview
Outlet Park is a day use park at Milford Lake located just below the Milford Dam. With one shelter available for reservation, th...