Perry Lake
36 mi northwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Located conveniently near the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City, Perry Lake boasts a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
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Off-roading and OHV areas near Olathe
Off-highway vehicle (OHV) areas and trails near Olathe on public land.
6off-road areas
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Good to know: Most states require an OHV sticker or registration, and many routes close seasonally; check the motor vehicle use map.
Closest picks
John Redmond Reservoir
67 mi southwest · US Army Corps of Engineers
Sightseers will enjoy the Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy wandering old Indian grounds.
Harry S. Truman Lake
88 mi southeast · US Army Corps of Engineers
Located adjacent to the Lake of the Ozarks, Truman features excellent fishing, a regional visitor center and powerplant exhibit area. Rugged hills, scenic bluffs, hardwood forest and prairie offer some of the best scenery in the State.
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30 to 75 miles (2)
Perry Lake
Located conveniently near the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City, Perry Lake boasts a wide variety of recreational opportunities.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
John Redmond Reservoir
Sightseers will enjoy the Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy wandering old Indian grounds.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
75 miles and farther (4)
Harry S. Truman Lake
Located adjacent to the Lake of the Ozarks, Truman features excellent fishing, a regional visitor center and powerplant exhibit area. Rugged hills, scenic bluffs, hardwood forest and prairie offer some of the best scenery in the State.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Off-highway vehicles
Council Grove Lake
The lake was named for the nearby town of Council Grove, the birthplace of the Santa Fe Trail and a National Historic District.
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Off-highway vehicles
- Picnicking
- Water sports
- Wildlife viewing
Tuttle Creek Lake
Situated in the scenic Flint Hills, Tuttle Creek Lake provides 12,500 surface acres of water and 100 miles of shoreline, making it the second largest lake in Kansas.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
Milford Lake
The Milford Education Center and Fish Hatchery are located below the dam. From Topeka, 65 mi W on I-70, 5 mi N on US77, 2 mi W on K-57 hwy.
- Biking
- Boating
- Camping
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Hotel/Lodge/Resort Privately Owned
- Nature education
Distances are straight-line miles from downtown Olathe. Listings come from Recreation.gov’s federal recreation database; check each official page for hours, fees, fire restrictions and closures before you go.
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Questions
Where is the closest place for off-roading near Olathe?
Perry Lake (US Army Corps of Engineers), about 36 miles northwest of Olathe as the crow flies. Next are John Redmond Reservoir (67 mi) and Harry S. Truman Lake (88 mi).
Who manages these places?
Federal agencies including US Army Corps of Engineers. Each listing links to its official page for hours, fees, closures and current conditions.