Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- travelks.com
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park is a park in Logan County, about 22 miles north of Scott City.
Visitors come for wildlife watching and hiking.
Pets
Pets must always be restrained by a camper, cage, hand-held leash, or tethered chain no longer than 10 feet; not allowed on swimming beaches/buoyed swim areas or in public buildings.
Statewide rule from Kansas's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Fees and passes
Per vehicle: $5 daily vehicle permit or annual Kansas State Parks Passport ($15.50 resident via vehicle registration, $25 at KDWP office); camping permit required in addition for overnight stays, prime-site fee Apr 1–Sep 30, $3 per-stay transaction fee.
Statewide fee rule from Kansas's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Kansas park passes
- Daily vehicle permit — $5. Daily vehicle entry; not required at Mushroom Rock, Prairie Spirit Trail and Flint Hills Trail state parks Details
- Kansas State Parks Passport (annual vehicle permit) — $15.50 with Kansas vehicle registration renewal; $25 at a KDWP office. Entry to any Kansas state park without the $5 daily vehicle fee Details
From the Kansas state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- CampItKS (KDWP camping reservations)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Things to do
HikingWildlife viewing and birding
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overlook Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | WalkingCrushed rocks, gentle grades surface |
| Life on the Rocks Trail | 1.5 mi | Easy/Moderate | WalkingCrushed rock and gentle grades for the first 2/3 mile to the first scenic overlook; natural surface with moderate slopes for the next 1/2 mile to the second scenic overlook. surface |
Trail descriptions from the park
Little Jerusalem Badlands
Guided Tours & Off-Trail Hiking
Please refer to the calendar to learn more about when guided tours and off-trail hiking are available at Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park.
Little Jerusalem Badlands Guided Tour Calendar
- Overlook Trail
- Length - .25 miles
- Terrain – Crushed rocks, gentle grades
- Difficulty level - Easy
- Usage - Walking
- Life on the Rocks Trail
- Length – 1.5 miles
- Terrain - Crushed rock and gentle grades for the first 2/3 mile to the first scenic overlook; natural surface with moderate slopes for the next 1/2 mile to the second scenic overlook.
- Difficulty level - Easy/Moderate
- Usage – Walking
Accessibility
Visitors should call 620-872-2061 on how to best access the Badlands. The Park offers guided tours and does have shorter trails for those who prefer shorter distances.
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- County Road 400 and Gold Road
Oakley, KS 67748 - Nearest town
- Scott City — about 22 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 38.8025, -100.9289
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Kansas State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TravelKS.com (State of Kansas official tourism site, Dept. of Commerce) 'Kansas State Parks' page — 29 park page links; contacts/coordinates from KDWP's public ArcGIS 'KDWP Spatial Directory' Offices layer
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology