Jamestown Wildlife Area
| Jamestown Wildlife Area | |
|---|---|
Looking southwest of the north dam in far southwestern Republic County, 2 April 2010 | |
| Location | Republic County, Kansas |
| Nearest city | Jamestown, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39°40′00″N 97°54′21″W / 39.66667°N 97.90583°W |
| Area | 3,239 ha (12.51 sq mi) |
| Designation | Wildlife refuge |
| Created | 1923 |
| Administrator | Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism |
Jamestown Wildlife Area consist of 3,239 acres (13.11 km2) in Northern Kansas. It is located primarily in Republic County, Kansas and partially in Cloud County, Kansas. Driving directions are 5 miles (8.0 km) North and 2 miles (3.2 km) West of Jamestown. The area is commonly called "Jamestown Lake" by local residents.
The area is popular for both hunting and fishing. The lake and its surrounding areas are maintained by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism.