Lakes
Public Access
See for more detailed information: “Parks/Recreation/Attractions/Entertainment” Burlington City Dam / Drake Park – Located in Burlington is popular scenic area for fishing, picnicking and RV Camping.
Contact: CITY OF BURLINGTON,
Tel: 620-364-5334; Fax: 620-364-2996
Mail/Location: P.O. Box 207; 1013 N. 4th, Burlington, KS 66839.
Coffey County Lake
Coffey County Lake: 5,090 acres; 2 miles N. and 1 Mile E of Burlington (reservations required)
Contact: Coffey County Chamber of Commerce Coffey
County Lake Fishing
P.O. Box 206
Burlington, KS 66839
Phone: general information: Coffey County Chamber of Commerce toll free: 877-364-2002
Phone: Wind Advisory/Lake Status/Gatehouse-24 hrs: (620)364-2475
Fishing by reservation
Gridley City Lake
Gridley City Lake: 33 acres, 1 mile N. of Gridley in Coffey County.
Gridley City Lake dedication for the reopening afte major renovations was held in July of 2013. The project included new water line, eight pole extension of electrical line to the lake, a bath house, seven RV sites with electricity and water hookups, playground equipment, a volley ball court, covered picnic table, a covered gazebo, a lake sign, benches and landscaping. The lake has been stocked with a variety of fish, inclidng bass, crappie, walleye, wiper, and catfish.
A Kansas Fishing License is required to fish at Gridley City Lake. A city permit is no longer needed. The lake reopened for fishing on May 1, 2013.
CITY OF GRIDLEY
P.O. Box 182, Gridley, KS 66852
Tel: 620-836-3145; Fax: 620-836-2838 or Coffey County Chamber of Commerce 620-364-2002 or 877-364-2002
John Redmond Reservoir & Dam
John Redond Dam is comprised of 9,400 acres; 2 miles N. and 1/2 mile W. of Burlington; 3 miles from Burlington.
Activities Permitted – swimming, fishing, water skiing , boating, picnicking, camping (including Recreational vehicle hookups)
Phone: U.S. Corps of Engineers 620-364-8614 or
Coffey County Chamber of Commerce 620-364-2002 or 877-364-2002
Lebo City Lake
Lebo City Lake: 70 acres; 2 miles W and 1/2 mile N. of Lebo (City license required) The lake will open in the Spring of 2000 and will cover 70 acres is located two miles west and 1/2 mile north of Lebo in Coffey County.
(City license is required.)
City of Lebo: Tel: 620-256-6622; Mail: P.O. Box 14, Lebo, KS 66856 or
Coffey County Chamber of Commerce 620-364-2002 or 877-364-2002
Melvern Lake & Marina
Melvern Lake & Marina – 7,000 acres, 20 miles from Burlington, 35 miles from Topeka (in Osage County) Phone: (913)549-3318 or Coffey County Chamber of Commerce
Activities Permitted: – swimming, fishing, water skiing, boating, picnicking, camping/R.V., nature trails; Marina/Concessions
New Strawn City Lake
New Strawn Lake: 3 acres located in New Strawn, about 5 miles N. of Burlington. City license required.
City of New Strawn: Tel: 620-364-8283; Fax: 620-364-5110; Mail: P.O. Box 507, 407 N. Arrowhead Drive, New Strawn, KS 66839 or contact Coffey County Chamber of Commerce 620-364-2002 or 877-364-2002
Pomona Lake & Dam
Pomona Lake/Dam – 4,000 acres; 25 miles from Burlington; 25 miles S. of Topeka
Activities Permitted camping/R.V, boating, fishing, hunting, picnicking, nature trails; Marina/Concessions.
Phone: (913)453-2201 Dwight D.
Eisenhower Environmental Education Area
Phone: (620)364-4141
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Scenic Nature Trails PARKS
Several Public Parks within Burlington City Limits and surrounding communities offer relaxation and recreational possibilities.
See for more detailed information: “Parks and Recreation”