🌤 Weather at Lovewell State Park by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29–73 °F | 61–89 °F | 30–80 °F | 17–42 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Lovewell Dam, 1 mi away, elevation 1,602 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Lovewell State Park is a public state park in Kansas near Webber in Jewell County. Spanning 1,160 acres and established in 1967, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.
Quick Facts
| State | Kansas |
| Nearest City | Webber |
| County | Jewell |
| Park Size | 1,160 acres |
| Established | 1967 |
| Google Rating | ⭐ 4.5/5 (400 reviews) |
Location & Getting There
Lovewell State Park is located near Webber, Kansas. The park’s coordinates are 39.9044, -98.0508.
Things to Do
Kansas state parks center largely around the state’s 24 federal reservoirs and lakes, offering outstanding water-based recreation in the heart of the Great Plains. Activities include boating, sailing, and water skiing on large prairie lakes, fishing for walleye, crappie, and striped bass, swimming at sandy reservoir beaches, camping under dramatic open skies, hiking through tallgrass prairie and limestone canyons, mountain biking developing trail networks, hunting (in season), and observing spectacular night skies with minimal light pollution.
Best Time to Visit
Spring (April–May) and fall (September–October) provide the most comfortable weather for outdoor activities. Summer (June–August) is peak season for lake recreation but brings intense Kansas heat (95°F+) and humidity. Fall is excellent for hiking and fishing as temperatures cool. Winter can be harsh with cold winds, but it offers solitude, eagle watching, and some of the lowest camping fees. Wildflower season on the Flint Hills prairies (April–May) is a must-see natural spectacle.
Visitor Tips
Kansas state parks require a vehicle permit ($5/day or $25/year for residents, $50 out-of-state). Camping reservations through the Kansas Wildlife, Parks & Tourism website. Many Kansas parks are designed primarily around lake recreation — bring your own watercraft or rent from concession marinas. Shade can be limited at prairie parks, so bring sun protection. Wind is a constant factor — check forecasts before boating.
Explore More Kansas State Parks
Lovewell State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Kansas. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Kansas guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.
More parks in Kansas: Glen Elder State Park and Wilson State Park. See the full Kansas state parks guide.
⛺ Camping at Lovewell State Park: Campgrounds & Cabins
| Campsites | Areas data by campground: Walleye Point 100 primitive + 4 water/sewer/electric + 6 water/electric + 28 electric (reservable, ADA camping available); Willow 100 primitive + 14 water/sewer/electric (ADA camping available, not reservable); Cedar Point 100 primitive + 1 water/sewer/electric + 7 water/electric + 24 electric (reservable, ADA camping available); Cottonwood 100 primitive + 30 electric (reservable, ADA camping available). Designated electrical sites may be reserved; Buffalo and Walleye Point primitive areas are reservable for camping groups. Four shower-toilet buildings, two vault toilets, two trailer dump stations; year-round unisex shower/restroom also at the maintenance building. |
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| Cabins & Lodging | 5 rustic and 4 deluxe cabins/yurts. Rustic: Frontier and Pioneer (two double/four single bunks each); Southwinds, Pine Ridge and Sunrise (two double beds and six single bunks each); dining table and counter with outlets inside; shared shower/restroom facilities a short walk or drive away. Deluxe: Settler and White Rock (dining/living area, full bath, kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster; Settler has one queen bed and a padded futon, White Rock has one queen bed and a full-over-full bunk). Lookout Yurt: one queen bed and a full-over-full bunk, heat/air, kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster), half bath only. Frontier, Pioneer, Pine Ridge and Sunrise are the designated pet-friendly cabins ($50 pet fee); in all other cabins pets must stay outside on a chain, leash or kennel. Renters provide their own bedding, towels, toiletries, kitchenware and dinnerware. |
| Pets | Statewide KDWP rule: pets must be restrained by leash, chain or kennel no longer than 10 feet and are not allowed on swimming beaches or in buildings. Frontier, Pioneer, Pine Ridge and Sunrise cabins are pet-friendly ($50 pet fee); all other cabins require pets to stay outside on a chain, leash or in a kennel. |
| Reservations | Book via KSOutdoors.com/CampItKS.gov or ReserveAmerica.com, by phone, or at the park office, (785) 753-4971. Cabin reservation requires a $13.75 non-refundable transaction fee plus all night/adult fees in advance. Vehicle permits required. General KDWP cancellation policy applies. |
| Special sites | Seven-station, 14-target archery range north of the Cottonwood shower building; disc golf course; two large group shelters (reservable); full-service marina with double-lane boat ramp and boat slip rental; second double-lane boat ramp at Cedar Point with floating breakwater structures; two lighted fish-cleaning stations. |
Camping questions about Lovewell State Park
Can you camp at Lovewell State Park?
Areas data by campground: Walleye Point 100 primitive + 4 water/sewer/electric + 6 water/electric + 28 electric (reservable, ADA camping available); Willow 100 primitive + 14 water/sewer/electric (ADA camping available, not reservable); Cedar Point 100 primitive + 1 water/sewer/electric + 7 water/electric + 24 electric (reservable, ADA camping available); Cottonwood 100 primitive + 30 electric (reservable, ADA camping available). Designated electrical sites may be reserved; Buffalo and Walleye Point primitive areas are reservable for camping groups. Four shower-toilet buildings, two vault toilets, two trailer dump stations; year-round unisex shower/restroom also at the maintenance building.
How do you reserve a campsite at Lovewell State Park?
Book via KSOutdoors.com/CampItKS.gov or ReserveAmerica.com, by phone, or at the park office, (785) 753-4971. Cabin reservation requires a $13.75 non-refundable transaction fee plus all night/adult fees in advance. Vehicle permits required. General KDWP cancellation policy applies.
Are there cabins at Lovewell State Park?
5 rustic and 4 deluxe cabins/yurts. Rustic: Frontier and Pioneer (two double/four single bunks each); Southwinds, Pine Ridge and Sunrise (two double beds and six single bunks each); dining table and counter with outlets inside; shared shower/restroom facilities a short walk or drive away. Deluxe: Settler and White Rock (dining/living area, full bath, kitchen with stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster; Settler has one queen bed and a padded futon, White Rock has one queen bed and a full-over-full bunk). Lookout Yurt: one queen bed and a full-over-full bunk, heat/air, kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave, coffee pot, toaster), half bath only. Frontier, Pioneer, Pine Ridge and Sunrise are the designated pet-friendly cabins ($50 pet fee); in all other cabins pets must stay outside on a chain, leash or kennel. Renters provide their own bedding, towels, toiletries, kitchenware and dinnerware.
Are pets allowed at the Lovewell State Park campground?
Statewide KDWP rule: pets must be restrained by leash, chain or kennel no longer than 10 feet and are not allowed on swimming beaches or in buildings. Frontier, Pioneer, Pine Ridge and Sunrise cabins are pet-friendly ($50 pet fee); all other cabins require pets to stay outside on a chain, leash or in a kennel.
Source: ksoutdoors.gov (verified July 2026). Details change seasonally — confirm when booking.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Lovewell State Park
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Pets are allowed in Kansas state parks, including trails and campgrounds, but must always be restrained by a camper, cage, hand-held leash, or tether no longer than 10 feet.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- Hand-held leash or tethered chain no longer than 10 feet (or confined in camper/cage)
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are not allowed on swimming beaches or in buoyed swimming areas, or in public buildings
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets are not allowed inside cabins except in designated pet-friendly cabins (e.g. at Lovewell, Eisenhower, El Dorado, Clinton) with a $50 pet fee; at other cabins pets must stay outside
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use pet fee; $50 pet fee for designated pet-friendly cabins
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Dogs participating in authorized activities (such as hunting) or assisting the visually or hearing impaired are exempt
Are dogs allowed at Lovewell State Park?
Pets are allowed in Kansas state parks, including trails and campgrounds, but must always be restrained by a camper, cage, hand-held leash, or tether no longer than 10 feet. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via ksoutdoors.gov. More: Kansas state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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