Lake Parsons

Coordinates: 37°24′36″N 95°20′30″W / 37.4101°N 95.3416°W / 37.4101; -95.3416
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Lake Parsons
Location of Lake Parsons in Kansas, USA.
Location of Lake Parsons in Kansas, USA.
Lake Parsons
Location of Lake Parsons in Kansas, USA.
Location of Lake Parsons in Kansas, USA.
Lake Parsons
LocationNeosho County, Kansas
Coordinates37°24′36″N 95°20′30″W / 37.4101°N 95.3416°W / 37.4101; -95.3416
TypeReservoir[1]
Basin countriesUnited States
Max. length2.26 mi (3.64 km)
Max. width0.83 mi (1.34 km)
Surface area980 acres (400 ha)[2]
Surface elevation925 ft (282 m)[3]
Islandsseveral islets

Lake Parsons is a lake in the state of Kansas. Located 3 miles (5 km) north on highway 59 and 3 miles (5 km) west on 20th road from the city of Parsons, Kansas, United States. The lake has a surface area of 980 acres (4.0 km2) and there are about 1,000 acres (4 km2) of public-use land owned by the city of Parsons surrounding the lake. Fishing, camping, picnicking, boating, and a gravel beach swimming area are popular activities.[4][5]

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