Summary
The park offers a variety of activities, including hiking, fishing, boating, camping, and picnicking. One of the main attractions in the park is the man-made lake, which covers over 2,000 acres and is stocked with a variety of fish.
Other points of interest at Pottawatomie County State Park Number One include the historic limestone bridge, which was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps, and the scenic overlook, which offers stunning views of the surrounding area.
Interesting facts about the park include that it was established in 1963 and covers over 1,000 acres, and that it is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, turkey, and quail.
The best time of year to visit Pottawatomie County State Park Number One is during the spring and fall when temperatures are mild and the scenery is at its most beautiful. However, the park is open year-round and offers something for visitors in every season.
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Park & Land Designation Reference
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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