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Observation Point

               

This area is located above the west end of the dam, just off of Tuttle Cove Road.  As can be seen, the views from this location can be quite spectacular, especially during fair weather.  The park contains one picnic shelter that is available on a first come, first serve basis.  A short interpretive trail orients visitors to some of the Flint Hills flora.

This area is open 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.  However, during inclement weather, access may be restricted.

Shelter Amenities

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 Cottonwood Shelter

20 picnic tables
2 large grills, 1 small grill
cutting board
food service platform
trash cans
fire ring with grill
water faucet
volleyball court with net
lights (8 am – 10:15 pm)
electrical outlets (8 am – 10:15 pm)
small playground
comfort station nearby

 Shelter #1
16 picnic tables
large grill
foodservice platform
fire ring and grill
trash cans
large playground nearby
lights (8 am – 10:15 pm)
electrical outlets (8 am – 10:15 pm)
 Shelter #2
16 picnic tables
large grill
fire ring with grill
food service platform
water fountain
volleyball court with net
trash cans
lights (8 am – 10:15 pm)
electrical outlets (8 am – 10:15 pm)
large playground
comfort station nearby
 Shelter #3 CLOSED for Construction
 
22 picnic tables
fire ring with grill
2 large grills
food service platform
trash cans
vault toilets
volleyball court with net
basketball half-court
softball field with backstop
large playground 
water faucet
 Shelter #4
 
20 picnic tables
2 large grills
food service platform fire ring with grill
trash cans
volleyball court with net
softball field with backstop
horseshoe court
small playground
vault toilets
park benches
water faucet

Park Information

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 Park Hours
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily
 Shelter Reservation Information

Shelters can only be reserved between April 15 - October 31.

Shelters can be reserved by contacting the reservation service at: recreation.gov or 877-444-6777.

The fee is $30 per day (or any part of a day). Payment may be made by credit card, debit card, check, money order, or cash (in the exact amount only).