Kansas / Osage County

Carbolyn Park

Closed — Closed for the season. Typically operates May through September. Reservations available through Recreation.gov.

About

Carbolyn Park is located in eastern Kansas along Dragoon Creek, just east of Pomona Lake. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts, offering a heavily shaded and secluded camping experience among rolling hills, mixed grasslands, croplands and forests. The 4,000-acre reservoir provides excellent fishing opportunities for crappie, walleye, and channel catfish. The campground features 32 campsites, with 29 offering electric and water hookups and 3 nonelectric sites. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, a shower building, dump station, playground, picnic shelter, and boat ramp. Numerous bank-fishing areas are available throughout the park. A visitor center nearby provides educational displays about the lake and its environment. Three trails meander around Pomona Lake, providing hiking and nature study opportunities. The Deer Creek Nature Trail and Witches' Broom Trail are short hikes, while the Black Hawk Trail offers a 33-mile loop popular for hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking. Wildlife viewing opportunities include bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, and wild turkey. The town of Lyndon, Kansas is less than 10 miles away.

Directions

Located 25 miles south of Topeka on US 75. The park entrance is 4.5 miles north of Lyndon, KS on US 75 on the east side of the road.

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