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Recreation Region: Cimarron National Grassland

Point of Rocks Ponds

These human-made fishing ponds are stocked with trout in the winter and channel catfish during the summer. Please refer to Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks for further information regarding licensing, size limits, etc.

General Information

Open year-round

All day

Kansas state rules and regulations apply. A Kansas state fishing license is required. Swimming is not allowed.

Commercial outfitter and guides required to have a special use permit. Fees vary.

No fees are required for this site

Cimarron national grasslands portal sign

Address: 242 East Highway 56 Elkhart, KS 67950
Phone: 620-697-4621
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Closed on federal holidays)

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 37.11509987

Longitude: -101.9147998

Elevation

3,405 feet

Directions

From Elkhart, Kansas, take State Highway 27 north and cross the Cimarron River. Turn west onto Forest Service Road 600.3 and travel about 1 mile. The ponds are on the south side of the road.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Vault toilet(s)

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated April 27, 2026