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Lewis and Clark State Park
816-579-5564

The park lies on the southeast corner of 365-acre Lewis and Clark Lake, commonly called Sugar Lake, which offers opportunities for fishing. The shallow areas of the lake make fertile fish grounds for bass, bluegill, channel catfish, carp, buffalo and other game and some nongame fish. The lake is also popular for canoeing, boating and water skiing.

A boat launch is provided in the day-use area from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Numerous picnic tables and grills are scattered along the shoreline in the shade of stately cottonwood, sycamore and walnut trees. There's an open picnic shelter that was built in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps. This shelter, which has electricity, can be reserved for $35 per day by contacting the park office in advance at 816-579-5564.

The day-use area offers fishing, an open shelter house, boat launch, modern restrooms, picnic areas, playground equipment and a swimming beach.

8/20/07 -- The swimming beach at Lewis and Clark State Park is closed until further notice. 

A large sandy beach and a gently sloping shoreline make the lake popular with swimmers. The swimming area is designated by a floating rope. From Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, swimming is permitted from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.