Mined Land Wildlife Area

Overview

Brochure InfoTwo deluxe cabins overlook the trout lake at Mined Land Wildlife Area. Coal Ridge and Mine 19 cabins offer one bedroom with a full-size bed and a futon. A bathroom offers a large walk-in shower. A large front room has a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, pots and pans, dishes, silverware, and basic kitchen tools. Also included are a toaster, coffee maker, and filters. You will find additional sleeping accommodations in the front room with a twin-size murphy bed and a futon. Each cabin is air conditioned and heated. A picnic area outside offers a fire ring, barbecue grill, and picnic table. A large front porch will beckon you to sit a spell. Located northwest of Columbus, Kansas , the area offers tranquility of the outdoors and great year-round trout fishing opportunities. These cabins are ADA accessible and are open all year. Vehicle permits are not required for the Mined Lands Wildlife Area. The cabins are situated inside more than 14,000 acres of public land open to hunting, fishing, and wildlife viewing. The cabins will accommodate up to six people. Big Brutus, the 12 million pound electric coal shovel, remains on the Mined Lands Wildlife Area as a reminder of the unique history of this area and is a neat touring opportunity. The cities of Columbus, Pittsburg, Oswego and Parsons are all within 30 minutes of the cabins. For more information on Mined Land Wildlife Area http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/news/KDWPT-Info/Locations/Wildlife-Areas/Region-5/Mined-LandKey InfoYou must be 18 or older to rent a cabin or campsite. A non-refundable reservation fee is charged for each transaction. Reservations must be made at least 3 days prior to arrival. No tent, trailer, or RV camping is allowed at the cabin site. All dishes should be clean and put away. A trash dumpster is located near the west entrance to the lake. Trash should be taken to the dumpster before checking out. Staff will inspect the cabin after you leave and additional charges may be applied for cleaning, missing items, or damages. No pets or smoking are allowed in the cabins. This office is not open daily. For additional information, contact the Region 5 Office at Chanute, KS (620) 431-0380.Important Information for Daily EntranceDirectionFrom Columbus: 10 miles west of the Highway 7/Highway 160 Junction on Highway 160. Go 3.5 miles north on NW 100 Street. Go one-half mile west on Lawton Road. From Pittsburg: 3 miles south to Highway 400/ Highway 69 Junction. Go 7 miles west to 7 Highway/ 400 Highway Junction. Go 4 miles south to 102 Highway/ 7 Highway Junction. Go west 7 miles west to Northwest 70th Road/ 102 Highway junction. Go 4 miles south on Northwest 70th Road. Go 3.5 miles west on NW Lawton Road. From Parsons: 13 miles east on Highway 400. Go 8 miles south on NW 100 Street. Go one-half mile west on Lawton Road. From Oswego: 4 miles east on Highway 160. Go 3.5 miles north on NW 100 Street. Go one-half mile west on Lawton Road. Coal Ridge Cabin 10366 NW Lawton Rd Columbus, KS 66725 Mine 19 Cabin 10338 NW Lawton Rd Columbus, KS 66725Fee Cancellation DescKS Refund Policy Cabins: Cabins may be reserved from one year to three days in advance. Reservations require a $14.00 reservation fee. Cancellation 30 or more days prior to arrival date results in a 100 percent refund minus reservation fee. Cancellation 29 to 5 days prior to arrival results in a 100 percent refund minus one night rental fee and reservation fee. Cancellation 4 days or less prior to arrival date or after arrival date will result in all fees being forfeited. Campsites & Shelters: Campsites may be reserved anytime during the current calendar year up to two days in advance of a planned stay. Transaction fees are nonrefundable. Cancellation 15 days or more prior to arrival date results in a refund minus the transaction fee. Cancellation 14 to three days prior to arrival results in a refund minus one camping night and transaction fee. Cancellation less than three days prior to arrival results in a forfeiture of all fees. Cancellation within the minimum window of stay results in a forfeiture of all fees. If you notify the park office to shorten your stay within 14 to three days of arrival, this will result in a forfeiture of fees for one night camping. Payment: Payment in full is required at the time the reservation is made. Payments accepted online or by phone - Visa, MasterCard, or Discover. Payments accepted at the park office - Visa, MasterCard, Discover, check, money order, or cash. There is a non-refundable $3.00 reservation fee per campsite, picnic shelter or facility. There is a non-refundable $14.00 reservation fee per cabin. Cancellations: All cancellation requests may be submitted online. If having difficulties contact the KDWP office connected to your reservation.