Back Country Horsemen of Kansas (BCHKS) is part of a nation-wide organization that is committed to protecting the access of equestrians to public lands. We are devoted equestrians who love to ride and explore new trails. We assist with trail maintenance and improvement projects, keeping trails clear for all user groups. We welcome riders of all types, ages and interests!
2021 Kansas State Parks Economic Contributions to Regional & State Economies
Interesting reading about the economic impact of Kansas State Park activities, including equestrian.
2021 Kansas Economic Impact Report
2021 Kansas Economic Impact Report
Spreading the Word About BCHKS!
Ready to meet and greet at Equifest of Kansas in Salina, March 2023.
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BCHKS representatives attended the Sunflower State Trails Appreciation Day at the State Capitol in January to promote the health and economic benefits of public trails in Kansas.
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BCHKS National Director Diana Skinner was a featured speaker at the Midwest Fish & Wildlife Conference in Overland Park in February and emphasized the importance of sharing public lands with other outdoor enthusiasts.
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Mark Your 2023 Calendars with Upcoming Events!
April 1 - Annual Rockhaven Park Benefit Ride, Clinton Lake. Information will be posted on Friends of Rockhaven Park on Facebook.
May 5-7 - BCHKS Fill the Campground, Milford State Park. Call State Park office for camping reservations, 785-238-3014. Watch for details at BCHKS-Fill the Campgrounds on Facebook.
May20-21 - Spring Benefit Ride, Kanopolis State Park. $20/each. Potluck Saturday evening with auction; Sunday breakfast provided. Call park office for campsite reservations, 785-546-2565. Call Tracy for more info, 620-680-0935.
June 3 - Annual Randolph State Park Benefit Ride, Tuttle Creek. Watch for details, Tuttle Creek Chapter of BCHKS on Facebook.
June 17-18 - BCHKS Fill the Campgrounds. Pomona Lake. No fee to ride; free will donations welcome to support trail maintenance. Potluck supper Saturday pm; Sunday breakfast provided. Call Blackhawk Horse Camp for campsites with hookups, 785-806-3121. Primitive camping available nearby at Cedar Park. Call Cheryl for more info, 785-528-4255.
July 22-23 - BCHKS Fill the Campground. Lake Scott State Park. Follow Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
August 26-27 BCHKS Fill the Campground, Big Hill Lake. Follow Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
Sept 2 - Perry Annual Fundraiser Trail Ride & Auction, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Sept 9-10 - Fall Benefit Ride, Kanopolis State Park. $25/rider. Saturday evening potluck with auction; Sunday breakfast provided. Call state park office for campsite reservations, 785-546-2565; call Tracy for more info, 620-680-0935.
Sept. 23-24 BCHKS Fill the Campground, Hillsdale State Park. Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
Oct 7 - Moonlight Ride with Chili/Pie Supper, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Oct 13-15 - Annual Benefit Trail Ride Weekend, Eisenhower State Park at Melvern Lake. Stay tuned for details. Make camping reservation by calling park office directly, 785-528-4102.
Oct 21-22 - BCHKS Fill the Campground, El Dorado State Park. Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
Lots more to come!
May 5-7 - BCHKS Fill the Campground, Milford State Park. Call State Park office for camping reservations, 785-238-3014. Watch for details at BCHKS-Fill the Campgrounds on Facebook.
May20-21 - Spring Benefit Ride, Kanopolis State Park. $20/each. Potluck Saturday evening with auction; Sunday breakfast provided. Call park office for campsite reservations, 785-546-2565. Call Tracy for more info, 620-680-0935.
June 3 - Annual Randolph State Park Benefit Ride, Tuttle Creek. Watch for details, Tuttle Creek Chapter of BCHKS on Facebook.
June 17-18 - BCHKS Fill the Campgrounds. Pomona Lake. No fee to ride; free will donations welcome to support trail maintenance. Potluck supper Saturday pm; Sunday breakfast provided. Call Blackhawk Horse Camp for campsites with hookups, 785-806-3121. Primitive camping available nearby at Cedar Park. Call Cheryl for more info, 785-528-4255.
July 22-23 - BCHKS Fill the Campground. Lake Scott State Park. Follow Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
August 26-27 BCHKS Fill the Campground, Big Hill Lake. Follow Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
Sept 2 - Perry Annual Fundraiser Trail Ride & Auction, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Sept 9-10 - Fall Benefit Ride, Kanopolis State Park. $25/rider. Saturday evening potluck with auction; Sunday breakfast provided. Call state park office for campsite reservations, 785-546-2565; call Tracy for more info, 620-680-0935.
Sept. 23-24 BCHKS Fill the Campground, Hillsdale State Park. Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
Oct 7 - Moonlight Ride with Chili/Pie Supper, Perry State Park. For more info, Let's Ride -- Perry Lake on Facebook.
Oct 13-15 - Annual Benefit Trail Ride Weekend, Eisenhower State Park at Melvern Lake. Stay tuned for details. Make camping reservation by calling park office directly, 785-528-4102.
Oct 21-22 - BCHKS Fill the Campground, El Dorado State Park. Facebook.com/groups/fillthecampground.
Lots more to come!
We Know Our Worth!
Kansas equestrians deserve a big pat on the back for another impressive year of volunteer work on public trails!! For 2022, we reported over 6,300 hours of work, which equates to a $455,900 in labor and supplies! We share this information with our public land managers and other trail organizations, and they continue to be impressed by the dedication we equestrians have for taking care of trails we love to ride. Since we started reporting hours in 2014, we’ve reported over 26,000 hours toward the maintenance and preservation of our public trails with a value of $1,707,000!!
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form
Volunteer Hours Reporting Form
