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Venango Park ATV Trail
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
| Other Names | Kanopolis Lake, Kanopolis Track |
| Last Known Status | Open |
Located on the north side of Kanopolis Lake Dam, this small area has a few miles of trails and some small hills on roughly 5 acres. The staging area has plenty of room for parking, a picnic table, trash bin and a vault toilet.
Overall this is a good place to bring the bikes if camping nearby or to bring a beginner but seasoned riders may get bored quickly. Overnight parking is not permitted at the staging area but Venango Campground is a short distance away. As of this writing there is no direct motorized access from the campgrounds to the ATV trails, so unless street legal machines must be hauled to and from the staging area.
The lake is very popular and camping reservations are highly recommended during the summer months.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | Daily 8am-sunset | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | No | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is not required but is always recommended. |
| Noise Limit | No | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (60 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 60 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets are required for all riders |
 Camping | Prohibited | permitted at Venango Campground |
 Campfires | Prohibited | permitted at Venango Campground |
| Night Riding | No | riding hours 8am-sunset |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 5 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 3 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1490 to 1520 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Mostly | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees | Some | |
| Steep Hills |  Few | |
| Water Crossings |  None | |
| Small Jumps | Few | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Few | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Army Corps of Engineers |
GPS POINTS
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Smoky Hill Trading Post (785) 546-2665 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Smoky Hill Trading Post (785) 546-2665 |
 Water | On Site | |
 RV Hookup | On Site | Venango Campground (785) 546-2294 |
 RV Disposal | On Site | Venango Campground (785) 546-2294 |
| Campground | On Site | Venango Campground (785) 546-2294 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Smoky Hill Trading Post (785) 546-2665 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $16.00 RV: $20.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Venango Campground Fees May 1 thorugh September 30 |
| Comment | Venango Campground Fees: $22/electic and water, $20/electric only, $16/non-electric |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Kanopolis, KS | ||
| Address | Beach Road, Marquette, KS 67464 | ||
| From: Topeka, KS
1) Take I-70 west about 120 miles to exit 238 2) Turn left (south) off the exit ramp onto Brookville Road, continue 7.1 miles 3) Turn right (west) onto SR-140, continue 5.7 miles 4) Turn left (south) on SR-141, continue 8.3 miles 5) Turn right (west) on Venango Road, continue .2 miles 6) Turn left (south-east) on Beach Road, continue .1 miles 7) Park entrance is on the left (east). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | US Army Corps of Engineers - Kanopolis Lake Project Office 105 Riverside Drive Marquette, KS 67464 (785) 546-2294 kanopolis@usace.army.mil www.nwk.usace.army.mil |
| Contact Info | Kanopolis State Park 200 Horsethief Road Marquette, KS 67464 (785) 546-2565 (316) 683-8069 ksoutdoors.com |
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
Venango Park Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 8/4/2012 (Thanks!)
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