Last updated: September 24, 2026
Place
Oregon Trail Park at Scott Springs
NPS Photo
Quick Facts
Location:
KS-99 at Westmoreland, Kansas
Significance:
Scott Springs was a favorite campsite for emigrants
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Amenities
5 listed
Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits, Picnic Table, Restroom, Trailhead, Wheelchair Accessible
Oregon Trail Park at Scott Springs was a favorite campsite for emigrants. The natural springs provided good water for westward travelers and an opportunity to rest. The springs still flow today and are commemorated at the park, along with the thousands of early travelers who camped here.
Site Information
Location (KS-99 at Westmoreland, Kansas)
Since the springs are on private property, the park is located just south of the site and offers plenty of things to do. Found in the park are informational signs that tell the emigrant story, a large wagon and oxen team sculpture built by a local craftsman, and a one mile long, handicap accessible walking trail. Amenities include restrooms and a shelter with picnic tables. The park is maintained by Pottawatomie County.
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