Meade State Park
Open — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservations for the 2026 camping season (April 1 through October 31) go on sale December 10 at noon. Electrical service remains available to all campgrounds through winter. Water is available year-round only at Sagebrush Campground; water has been shut off for the season at Cedar, Lakeview, and Cottonwood campgrounds. Trout season runs December 1 through March 31.
Red Flag Warning issued March 27 at 10:23PM CDT until March 28 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Dodge City KS
* AFFECTED AREA...Fire Weather Zone 030 Trego, Fire Weather Zone 031 Ellis, Fire Weather Zone 043 Scott, Fire Weather Zone 044 Lane, Fire Weather Zone 045 Ness, Fire Weather Zone 046 Rush, Fire Weather Zone 061 Hamilton, Fire Weather Zone 062 Kearny, Fire Weather Zone 063 Finney, Fire Weather Zone 064 Hodgeman, Fire Weather Zone 065 Pawnee, Fire Weather Zone 066 Stafford, Fire Weather Zone 074 Stanton, Fire Weather Zone 075 Grant, Fire Weather Zone 076 Haskell, Fire Weather Zone 077 Gray, Fire Weather Zone 078 Ford, Fire Weather Zone 079 Edwards, Fire Weather Zone 080 Kiowa, Fire Weather Zone 081 Pratt, Fire Weather Zone 084 Morton, Fire Weather Zone 085 Stevens, Fire Weather Zone 086 Seward, Fire Weather Zone 087 Meade, Fire Weather Zone 088 Clark, Fire Weather Zone 089 Comanche and Fire Weather Zone 090 Barber. * TIMING...From 11 AM CDT /10 AM MDT/ to 10 PM CDT /9 PM MDT/ Saturday. * WINDS...South 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * RELATIVE HUMIDITY...10 to 20 percent. * IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
About
Meade State Park was originally carved out of the Turkey Track Ranch in 1927 and now encompasses 803 acres of land and water in the high plains of southwest Kansas, just west of the Red Hills. The park's centerpiece is the 80-acre Meade Lake, known as the "Oasis of the Plains" for its crystal-clear waters. The lake offers year-round fishing opportunities with excellent populations of bluegill, channel catfish, flathead catfish, trout, saugeye, crappie, and largemouth bass. Motorized boating is restricted to fishing at no-wake speeds. The park features multiple campgrounds totaling 42 water/electric utility sites and 150 primitive campsites spread across several areas including Cedar, Lakeview, Cottonwood, and Sagebrush campgrounds. Tall cottonwood trees provide natural shade throughout the camping areas. Facilities include vault toilets, showers, restrooms, and a swimming beach. The Sagebrush Campground maintains both electrical and water service through the winter, while other campgrounds have seasonal water shutoffs but retain electrical service. For outdoor enthusiasts, the park offers nature trails for hiking, biking, and birding, as well as a disc golf course. The adjacent 360-acre wildlife area provides hunting opportunities for dove, quail, deer, turkey, rabbit, and occasional waterfowl. The nearby Meade Fish Hatchery offers tours by appointment. Located 13 miles south of the city of Meade on Highway 23, the park provides a natural retreat in the southwest Kansas landscape.
Directions
Located 13 miles south of the city of Meade on Highway 23. Use the Highway 23 entrance to enter/exit the park. The physical address is 12165 South V Road, Meade, KS 67864.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $21 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 665ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (620) 873-2572 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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