Jamestown Wildlife Area

Jamestown Wildlife Area
Looking southwest of the north dam in far southwestern Republic County, 2 April 2010
LocationRepublic County, Kansas
Nearest cityJamestown, Kansas
Coordinates39°40′00″N 97°54′21″W / 39.66667°N 97.90583°W / 39.66667; -97.90583
Area3,239 ha (12.51 sq mi)
DesignationWildlife refuge
Created1923 (1923)
AdministratorKansas 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.