Contact Hillsdale Lake

Hillsdale Lake Project Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
26000 W. 255th St
Paola, KS 66071

Tel:  913-783-4366
Fax: 913-783-4425

Email: Hillsdale@usace.army.mil

Hillsdale Lake News Releases

Public invited to meetings scheduled for upcoming Water Control Manual updates
2/27/2024
Updates to Water Control Manuals and reviews of the Water Control Plans for Melvern, Pomona and Hillsdale Dams and Reservoirs will be the subject of a series of public meetings held by the Kansas City...
Public scoping meeting to be held for Hillsdale Lake Master Plan revision
2/8/2024
Officials will hold a public scoping meeting to discuss the Master Plan revision for Hillsdale Lake on February 29, 2024. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has begun the process...

Welcome to Hillsdale Lake

Follow CDC guidelines, even when outdoors. We are not staffed to maintain/clean lake & park areas. Be cautious about touching anything. Sanitize and wash often. Practice social distancing.
Pests like the invasive emerald ash borer can hitchhike in your firewood. Help us prevent new forest pests from reaching our trees and forests. Do not transport firewood outside your county. Buy your firewood local, or gather on site.
For the safety of others and your pet - Please keep your pet on a leash
Zebra mussels have been confirmed at Hillsdale Reservoir. Prevent the transport of nuisance species. Clean all recreational equipment. Click the link below to learn more.

 

Need to Know

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 State Park Fees

The Kansas State Park System operates the Fee program at Hillsdale Lake.

State Park Vehicle Permits are required for all vehicles entering park areas.

Annual vehicle permits are available through the State Park Office.

Camping fees and utilities can be paid at camp host sites within the park.

 Dogs Must Be On a Leash
Dogs must be on a leash of 6 ft or less. There are not off leash areas at Hillsdale Lake at this time.
 Rules and Regulations

The Hillsdale Lake Project is regulated by Title 36 CRF 327 governing public use of Corps of Engineers water resources development projects.  For a list of all rules and regulations please reference this link.

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