John Redmond Reservoir was constructed in 1964 by the Army Corps. There is 92,982 acre-feet of water stored in this reservoir so there is plenty to go around! Activities here are hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, off-roading, boating, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and camping.
From Emporia, 27 miles east on I-35 11 mi. US 50, 25 miles south on US 75.
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