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Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park – Little Jerusalem Badlands Kansas📷 Mufasa2414, CC BY-SA 4.0

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park

Oakley, KS

Nature

Kansas’s largest chalk formation, with rim trails looking down onto its spires. Access is limited to marked trails to protect the formation.

Nearest town
Oakley, KS
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
38.7850, -100.9360

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. Hot in July. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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Campsites nearby

  • Historic Lake Scott State Park Timber Canyon CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Historic Lake Scott State Park Lakeview CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Historic Lake Scott State Park Boat Ramp CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Historic Lake Scott State Park Horse CampCampsite
    7 mi from Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Historic Lake Scott State Park Circle Drive CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Historic Lake Scott State Park Lakeside CampgroundCampsite
    7 mi from Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Kansas · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park?

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park is in Oakley, KS, at GPS 38.7850, -100.9360. It is about 21 mi from Scott City.

Can you camp near Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Historic Lake Scott State Park Timber Canyon Campground, about 7 mi away; within 25 mi there are 9 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park?

Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Kansas chalk badlands.

What is there to see near Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park?

Places worth a stop nearby: Lake Scott State Park (8 mi), Monument Rocks (9 mi), Castle Rock (41 mi) and Boot Hill Museum (87 mi).

When is the best time to visit Little Jerusalem Badlands State Park?

The most pleasant months are usually May and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in April and June. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)