Ford County State Park

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Ford County State Park is a popular recreational area located in Ford County, Kansas. The park offers visitors a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, camping, fishing, and boating. The scenic lake in the park is a popular spot for fishing, with a variety of fish species found in the waters.

One of the most popular attractions in the park is the 100-acre lake, which is stocked with a variety of fish species, including crappie, catfish, and bass. Visitors can rent boats or bring their own to fish or explore the lake. The park also has several hiking trails that offer scenic views of the lake and surrounding area.

In addition to outdoor recreation, the park offers several picnic areas and a playground for families to enjoy. The park also has a modern campground with electrical hookups, showers, and a dump station.

Interesting facts about the park include that it was established in 1984 and covers over 1,000 acres. The park was named after the county it is located in, which is named after Colonel James H. Ford, who was a prominent figure in the early history of the state.

The best time of year to visit Ford County State Park is during the spring and fall when temperatures are mild and the foliage is at its best. However, the park is open year-round and offers a variety of activities for visitors to enjoy in every season.

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Until 2024-06-02T00:00:00-05:00 National Weather Service
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 369 REMAINS VALID UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 15 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL KANSAS ELLIS RUSH IN SOUTH CENTRAL KANSAS COMANCHE EDWARDS KIOWA PAWNEE IN SOUTHWEST KANSAS CLARK FORD HODGEMAN MEADE MORTON SEWARD STEVENS IN WEST CENTRAL KANSAS NESS TREGO THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ASHLAND, COLDWATER, DODGE CITY, ELKHART, FOWLER, GREENSBURG, HANSTON, HAVILAND, HAYS, HUGOTON, JETMORE, KINSLEY, LA CROSSE, LAKE COLDWATER, LARNED, LEWIS, LIBERAL, MEADE, MINNEOLA, NESS CITY, PFEIFER, PLAINS CITY, PROTECTION, AND WAKEENEY.

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