Gunn Park

Gunn Park is a beautiful 155 acre park has seven shelter houses, two lakes for fishing and multiple playground areas!

Camping Sites

First come, first served for camping sites. No reservations.

There are 14 camping sites available with electricity and water.

Two spots are 50 amp, the remaining are 30 amp.

Cost is $10/ night. Drop box is on the premises.

Maximum stay is 14 days.

Additional Camping sites

Bourbon County Fairgrounds                                                                                                                                                                                                  2102 Huntington Blvd, Fort Scott (across from Fort Scott Community College)

• Electric hookup is $20 per night/per unit
• There are 93 outlets total (11 50-amp., 62 30-amp., 20 20-amp. outlets)
• Free RV dump station. Water is available on the grounds
• 2 on-site buildings available for rent, one with full kitchen facilities

Disc Golf

In 1999, a nine hole Frisbee golf course was added through a joint effort of the City of Fort Scott and the Kiwanis Club of Fort Scott.

Fishing

Playgrounds

There are several playground areas located throughout the park with updated equipment.

Trails

Approximately, 6.5 miles of single track, mountain bike trails have been added in the timber, and along the Marmaton River. These trails provide adventure and exercise for mountain bike riders, trail runners as well as hikers.

Shelter Houses

Gunn Park has 7 shelter houses, 4 are enclosed shelters and 3 are open shelters. Shelters can be reserved at City Hall.

History