Kansas /

Hillsdale Lake

Reservoir in Kansas · 4,708 acres · near Gardner, Paola

Hillsdale Lake has 5 boat ramps listed as public.

Zebra mussels

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks lists this water as an aquatic nuisance species designated water for zebra mussels. Clean, drain and dry your boat, trailer and gear before you leave, and do not move water, plants or live bait to another water.

Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks · checked October 18, 2026

Lake level: Hillsdale Lake

Today's level loads here; without it, see the agency's page below.

Full pool is 917.0 ft (USACE, Top of Conservation).

Level from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Corps Water Management System (Hillsdale Dam & Reservoir), about hourly; the agency's page. Levels change; check conditions at the ramp before you launch.

Launches

Community

Where people who fish, boat and paddle Hillsdale Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.

Wikidata: Q1618816