The Waconda Cultural Association, Mitchell County, Kansas, consists of a group of volunteers dedicated to the preservation of history and educating the public about Waconda Springs, our Native American heritage, the building of Waconda Lake and Dam, the geological layout of the land and other local legacies.
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Enjoy The Great Outdoors
At Glen Elder State Park
Hunting – Ice Fishing – Hiking (videos on our YouTube channel)
2025 Activities at Glen Elder State Park
*Sponsored by various organizations
  • January 1 – First Day Hike
  • Fishing tournaments – TBD
  • April-May - School Field Trips offered
  • May 16-18 – R-100 Archery Shoot - Other events TBD
  • May 24, 25, 26 – Memorial Weekend Kickoff - Activities led by Camping Club + Marina-Food Truck
  • June 10 – Bike Across Kansas - on Hwy 24, State Park area
  • June 21   –  Dedication of “Art in the Park” Bison Statue, 10 am-12:00pm
  • July 5 –  Lakefest & Fireworks                
  • Aug 30, 31, Sept. 1, Labor Day Weekend  – Activities led by Camping Club including Tractor Drive, Glen Elder fundraisers, boat parade, boat poker run
  • Oct. – Boy Scout Jamboree
  • Oct. 18 – Ghostly Storytelling
  • Youth & Women’s Pheasant Hunt – TBD
Also visit the Waconda Cultural Association Facebook page
or call the GE State Park, 785-545-3345.
Waconda Lake, Glen Elder State Park and Wildlife Areas consists of 13,000 land acres and 12,586 water acres. It is managed by the Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks.  Located along U.S. Highway 24, Waconda is located 12 miles west of Beloit, KS, immediately west of Glen Elder, KS and immediately east of Cawker City, KS.