The Kansas River and Wamego’s Riverfront Park and Access Ramp

Wamego Riverfront Park and Access Ramp

This access point is still being developed. The boat ramp was completed in 2008 and future plans include a fishing pier, camping and picnic areas, restrooms and a parking area. It presently serves as an excellent place to start, break or an end point for those traveling along the river. The access point is located on the south side of Wamego under KS 99.

Directions
From Downtown on Lincoln Avenue, head south across the railroad tracks
Turn right (going west) on Valley Road
Take a left (heading south) at the first alley

Duck Hunting on the Kansas River
For an eight mile stretch of river primed for duck hunting, put in at St. George and end at Wamego.

For more information about rules, regulations, licenses and fees, contact the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Operations Office at (620) 672-5911, or visit www.kdwp.state.ks.us

Sandbars on the Kansas River
Stop and explore the sand for old glass bottles, animal bones, and bank swallows’ nests.  Gather up drift wood, build a fire and set up camp for the night.  Just make sure you settle in on high ground, and not on an island.  You don’t want to wake up to find the river at your toes – or worse.

Local Access Points

Hwy 177 Bridge (Fairmont Park Boat Ramp) in Manhattan (15 miles driving from Wamego and 20.5 miles from Wamego on the river)

Directions
Travel west on Hwy 24 – 13.5 miles
Turn left at the light on Tuttle Creek Blvd / Fort Riley Blvd, following under bridge - .5 mile
Take a right to merge onto KS-177
Cross bridge
Take first right on McDowell Creek Road
Take immediate right to river access

Blue River Tributary Access (Lanier Park) – Outskirts of Manhattan (12 miles driving from Wamego and 19.5 miles on the river)

Directions
Travel west on Hwy 24 – 12.5 miles
Make a u-turn at Levee Drive (before the stoplight) – 1000 ft.
Take first right to river access (before the bridge)

St. George “Boggs Landing” River Access Park (seven miles driving from Wamego and nine miles on the river)

Directions
Travel west on 4th Street / Military Trail Road – 6.2 miles
Turn left on Lincoln in downtown St. George – 1/3 mile
Crossing railroad tracks, keep right entering parking area for river access

For maps and more information
Pottawatomie County Economic Development Corporation
(785) 458-9776
www.EcoDevo.com

Safety
Don’t underestimate the strength and unpredictability of the river – always wear a life vest.

Safety resources and float trip company
Friends of the Kaw, is a Kansas River watch-dog group located in Lawrence, Kan.  Its mission is to protect and preserve the Kansas River.  Friends of the Kaw also offers educational river experiences for groups of 16 to 20 people at a time.  The group also serves as a safety resource for the Kansas River and suggests these safety reminders:

• Make sure you’re in good health.
• Always wear a life vest.
• Beware of dangerous objects in the river like trees, fishermen’s hooks and debris.

For more advice and info on guidelines

Laura Calwell, Kansas Riverkeeper
(785) 312-7200
www.kansasriver.org/content/safety