The following list of services available along the Flint Hills Trail is listed in approximate west-to-east order:
City Park of Herington Campground
Herington City Park. Full Hook-ups, pull-through sites. cityofherington.com
Santa Fe Trail Campground
Council Grove Lake. 2 miles NW of Council Grove on Lake Rd.
Bradford Guest House (1860)
307 E. Main, Council Grove. 785-466-6588
Trails Day Cafe and Museum
The Trail Days Cafe and museum provides a unique experience with food and history. Here you see, smell, hear, touch, and taste history. Our menu offers American Indian, Old World, Early American, and 20th Century foods that are made the old fashioned way–from scratch. We have everything from Kansas prairie bred and fed Roast Buffalo (Flint Hills Prairie Bison Preserve, Alta Vista, KS) and Kansas bred and fed Elk (Prairie Thunder Elk, Alta Vista, KS) to our 1902 Hamburger–ground in a fourth generation, Burdick,KS meatmarket (owned by Gary and Marilyn Hageberg) and served on a homemade bun. You will be dining in a museum, so after you order your food, we hope you will read the history display on your table, look over our brochure and history sheet, tour the home and grounds and explore our small library. If time permits, we would love to answer any questions you may have regarding the Maple Camp Complex, Indian pictograph, World, American or Kansas history, Santa Fe Trail, and local history.
803 West Main Street
Council Grove, KS 66846
Phone: (620) 767 7986
traildayscafeandmuseum.org
Cottage Hill Bed and Breakfast
A trip to Council Grove, Kansas, and a stay at The Cottage House Hotel Bed and Breakfast is a beautiful and captivating journey back to the days of the early West. Council Grove was a vital Santa Fe Trail town for many traders, pioneers and the site of many important historic events. Today the town boasts 24 registered “Old West” historic sites and the new, beautiful Neosho Riverwalk next to The Cottage House Hotel.
25 N Neosho, Council Grove, KS, USA
(620) 767-6828
cottagehousehotel.com
The Landing
Downtown Council Grove
https://www.airbnb.com/
Council Grove Camping Facilities
Kit Carson Cove Campgrounds and Sante Fe Trail Campgrounds at Council Grove Lake (2 miles north on Lake Road). Official Council Grove Lake Website
Allegawaho Heritage Memorial Park
The Allegawaho Heritage Memorial Park is located 3.5 miles southeast of Council Grove, and offers picnic tables, barbecue stations, and free, developed campsites, but bring your own water and carry out your waste.
Allegawaho Heritage Memorial Park
Dunlap Road and X Avenue
Council Grove, Kansas 66846
(620) 767-5140
kawnation.com
Bushong Public Campground
South of US 56 on Americus Rd. Located in City Park on 4th St. Shelter house and grill. For more information call 620-443-5011.
Allen City Park
Picnic shelter, grills, and restrooms.
Located 3 blocks north on Road L and one block east on E. 6th St.
Admire Public Campground
South of US 56 on K-99. Located in the city park. Restrooms, shelter house, grill. For reservations call 620-528-3666.
Antlers Bed and Breakfast
$85/night, full breakfast
Osage City
Becky 620-412-6418
Osage City Victorian Home
Comfy room located in Victorian home in the country only two blocks north of the Flint Hills Nature Trail, the longest trail in Kansas. Quiet place to stay – shared bath $60. Located at 23033 North Fourth St., Osage City, Kansas, 785-633-7293.
Osage City Santa Fe Park
Picnic area, water, restrooms
Koch Guesthouse
Spacious cabin sits on a small farm in Osage City. One bedroom, two beds and one bath. $75.00 per night. Contact Cindy at 785-219-1280 or Maurice at 785-226-2341.
Crossroads RV Park & Campground
Crossroads RV Park & Campground is located 2 miles north of Lyndon, in the historic and scenic setting of Northeastern Kansas. Shaded by trees and surrounded by green rolling hills, woods, lakes and farmland. A destination in itself or a great location from which to visit the surrounding areas. Open year round!
23313 S. U.S. Hwy 75
Lyndon, KS 66451
(785) 221-5482
crossroadsrvpark.com
EZ Rock Cafe
A local cafe and bar that offers a fun and clean environment.
1304 Topeka Street
Lyndon, Kansas 66451
(785) 828-4612
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Salt Creek Ranch
Nestled in beautiful northeast Kansas near the Flint Hills region, Salt Creek Ranch specializes in trail rides and beginning and intermediate horsemanship lessons. Enjoy guided trail rides through open pastures sporting Wildflowers and wildlife. Schedule a ride through wooded trails at the ranch or along the Flint Hills Nature Trail! Take a break at the 1870’s cemetery surrounded by our farm. Wagon rides and campfire dinners available in cool weather. Excellent family experience and team building opportunities. Camping and bunkhouse space are available.
4215 E 245th St, Lyndon, KS 66451 785-828-3739 YourEquineAdventure.com
Vassar Mercantile
310 Main
Vassar, Kansas 66543
(785) 224-9872
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Virgil’s Campground
Vassar, call Virgil at 785-828-4405 for directions.
Pomona Lake State Park
The Pomona Lake State Park is one of the most beautiful camping areas in the state. Numerous camping facilities, with or without hookups, are available year-round. Cabin rentals are also available. Access to the Pomona Lake State Park is only a couple miles from the Vassar Trail Head. Via highway, the state park is 1 mile north of K-268 on Paulen Road. (785) 828-4933
Lighthouse Bay Marina
Lighthouse Bay Marina, owned and operated by Bill & Shelley Hodgson, is located with-in the State Park at Pomona Lake in Vassar, Ks. Lighthouse Bay Marina is full service marina and has been located at Pomona Lake and family owned since the 1964. (785) 828-4777
Pomona City Park
6 blocks north on Colorado and 2 blocks west. Shelter house, picnic tables, water.
Ottawa Bike & Trail
130 S. Main St. Ottawa 913-9451-1070
Will shuttle bikes and also do on-trail bike repairs.
https://www.ottawabikeandtrail.com/
Forest Park – Ottawa
Picnic area, water, restrooms. Go North on the Prairie Spirit Trail to Tecumseh St., then west to N. Locust, and then North to the park.
Knights Inn – Ottawa
1641 Main St., Ottawa. 785-242-4842
The Painted Lady B&B – Ottawa
704 S Cedar St, Ottawa, 785-248-4573
https://thepaintedladyks.com/
Franklin County Visitor’s Center
Franklin County Convention and Visitors Bureau and Visitors Information Center
2011 E. Logan (Interstate 35 & Hwy 68, Exit 187)
Ottawa, Kansas 66067
(785) 242-1411
Camping is permitted behind the Franklin County Visitors Center.
visitottawakansas.com
Rantoul Soda Pop Machine
On McGinnis Avenue (Vermont Road), north of Main
Osawatomie City Lake Campground
3.5 miles NW of town at W 327th & Bethel Church Rd. From the trail go North on Pressonville Rd for 1.5 miles, then 2 miles East on W. 327th Rd.
Osawatomie John Brown Park
Picnic area, water, restrooms. 10th & Main
Enchanted Realm BNB
320 Main St., Osawatomie. 913-755-3346
Mills House RV Park – Osawatomie
Mills House RV Park
125 North First Street
Osawatomie, KS 66064
(913) 755-4192
Open Year-Round full hook-ups