Cottonwood Picnic Area
Located off State Highway 27 south of the Cimarron River, this shady site has many accessible picnic tables as well as a steam tractor display, interpretative signs and a playground area. Also available are grills and restrooms. The Turkey Trail is nearby.
General Information
Open year-round
Day use only: open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Commercial outfitter and guides are required to have a special use permit. Fees vary.
The following regulations/restrictions apply:
- No horses are allowed in the picnic area.
- No wood fires are allowed; be aware of any fire restrictions.
- No camping is allowed in the picnic area.
- No discharge of firearms or fireworks is permitted.
No fees are required for this site
Pets must be leashed at all times.
Address: 242 East Highway 56 Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: 620-697-4621
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 37.11947068
Longitude: -101.8942677
Elevation
3,395 feet
Directions
From Elkhart, Kan., take State Highway 27 north for approximately 7 miles. Just south of the Cimarron River, turn east onto Forest System Road 700. Take an immediate left (north) turn and continue a short distance into the picnic area.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is not available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
Horse/Pack Animal Information
Horse/Pack animals are not allowed at this site.
