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Antelope Lake and
Sheridan State Fishing Lake |
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Antelope Lake entry sign - photo by Tom Hein
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Don't expect to see antelope in this area! The name comes from
Antelope Creek, which flows into the lake. |
| The flooded timber creates great habitat for wood ducks. Careful observers should
find them. Also be alert for beavers and muskrats, sometimes seen at the wooded west end
of the lake. Western painted turtles often sun themselves on partially submerged logs.
Both mule deer and white-tailed deer sometimes graze in adjacent fields. During migrations
the area is a stopping spot for several species of ducks, mergansers, grebes, and coots.
The wooded areas around the lake attract a variety of woodpeckers and songbirds. Great
blue herons and belted kingfishers are usually seen along the shoreline.
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 Primitive
camping allowed.
 No developed trails.
 Click the icon to find birding lists for Graham and Sheridan counties.
Click the icon to locate nearby Geocaches
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Directions:
From
Hill City (45 miles NW of Hays) travel 14.5 miles west on U.S. 24 and 1 mile north.
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Ownership:
The entity responsible for management of Antelope Lake
is below.
Contact them if you have specific questions about use or management of the
site.
Graham
County (785) 421-3453; 106 acres
See also the
KDWP website for more information.
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While in the area visit Sheridan State Fishing
Lake as well. Many of the same wildlife species are found at Sheridan, but
different terrain -rocky outcroppings and sparse vegetation
- provides ideal habitat for
several species of snakes and lizards. Sheridan State Fishing Lake is located 7 miles
west of Antelope Lake or 11 miles east and 1 mile north of Hoxie on U.S. 24.
Call Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for more information. (785)
628-8614 or see
their website. |
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Click here for a brochure! |
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Kansas Nature-Based Tourism Alliance
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Department of Wildlife and Parks through the Chickadee Checkoff Program. If you are
a Kansas resident, please assist with this and other wildlife viewing and conservation
programs by contributing to the Chickadee Checkoff on your state tax form. |
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