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Cheney State Park
12 miles south of Hutchinson
Cheney State Park offers a great weekend getaway
with sailing, fishing, boating and a host of
other outdoor activities.
Cheney Reservoir is a camper’s delight. The Reservoir
covers 9,537 surface acres and has 67 miles
of shoreline. Its 849-square mile drainage basin
encompasses parts of three counties: Reno, Sedgwick
and Kingman. Accommodations include: park
office, 223 electrical hookup sites (water available),
about 400 primitive camp sites, shower houses,
marina and much more!
Camping rate information is available at
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Quivira Wildlife Refuge
28 miles west of Hutchinson
Quivira National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1955 to provide and protect vital
habitat for migratory waterfowl in the Central Flyway. Its 22,135 acres features rare inland
salt marsh and sand prairie. The prairie is considered to be a diverse community of
hundreds of species of plants, with many species of mammals, birds, reptiles and other
organisms that are prairie-dependent. Roughly 7,000 acres of wetlands hosts thousands
of Canada geese, meadowlarks and other migratory birds as they pass through
the refuge on their annual migrations.
Arkanoe
620.664.7708 | arkanoe.com
With abundant wildlife and plenty of sandbars to explore, the Arkansas River near
Hutchinson is perfect for enjoying nature’s beauty close to home. Arkanoe is Hutchinson’s
only kayak, canoe and tube rental and shuttle service on the public waterway of
the Arkansas River.
Their rentals give floaters the opportunity to enjoy a five-mile stretch of the river between
the 4th Avenue bridge west of Hutchinson and Carey Park. Their shuttle services
access points between Haven and Nickerson for kayakers and canoers with their own
equipment. A sandy bottom and a lot of sand bars make for great sunbathing, swimming
and picnics. Arkanoe provides everything you need for a safe and enjoyable
canoe or kayaking experience including paddles, life vests, boats and shuttle.
QUIVIRA WILDLIFE REFUGE
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CHENEY STATE PARK
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ARKANOE
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