Cedar Bluff State Park, State park with reservoir in Ellis County and Trego County, United States
Cedar Bluff State Park extends across 850 acres along Cedar Bluff Reservoir, featuring limestone cliffs rising 100 feet above the water surface.
The park development started in 1962 following the completion of Cedar Bluff Reservoir in 1951, which was constructed for flood control and irrigation purposes.
Threshing Machine Canyon contains historical limestone carvings from the 1850s, documenting the passage of travelers and military personnel through the region.
The Bluffton Area provides 96 utility campsites, two boat ramps, modern rental cabins, basketball courts, and a covered fishing dock for year-round activities.
Early settlers named the area Cedar Bluff after misidentifying the juniper trees growing on the limestone formations as cedar trees.
Location: Ellis County
Location: Trego County
Website: https://ksoutdoors.com/State-Parks/Locations/Cedar-Bluff
GPS coordinates: 38.77470,-99.77170
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:48
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