Elk City State Park

Elk City State Park

The dam is approximately five miles northwest of the city of Independence. Elk City Wildlife Area is located in Montgomery County ,and consists of approximately 12,446 acres. The wildlife area is managed for fish and wildlife. Authorized in 1967, Elk City State Park has 857 acres to provide camping, hiking, picnicking, swimming, fishing and sight-seeing. The area has many habitat types, which support a variety of wildlife. Dominant vegetation consists of big bluestem, little bluestem, Indian grass and switchgrass and other plants associated with the bluestem prairie. A prominent feature of the landscape is the precipitous rock bluff of limestone know as Table Mound. Wind and erosion have created many scenic vistas on the limestone bluffs along the northern border of the park. In addition, autumn brings an abundance of colors to the native trees along the bluff.