State Park · Kansas
Prairie Spirit Trail State Park
- Location
- Franklin County, Kansas
- Nearest town
- 0.3 miles north of Ottawa
- Type
- State Park
About Prairie Spirit Trail State Park
Converted from a former rail line, this park is a rail trail that runs as one of Kansas's state parks. It follows the corridor once used by trains, giving visitors a long, level path built on the old railroad bed. The trail's straight, graded route reflects its history as a working rail line before it became public parkland.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Prairie Spirit Trail State Park is in Franklin County, Kansas, 0.3 miles north of Ottawa. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
State parks near Prairie Spirit Trail State Park
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Towns near Prairie Spirit Trail State Park
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.