Twin Bridges Area

Getting Outdoors

Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park, widely called the “Crappie Capital of the World,” is renowned for its fishing. Its waters are home to largemouth and white bass, sunfish, bluegill, and channel catfish. The park is a cultivated setting and great for families with kids. There are several playgrounds, a swimming beach, and an ADA-accessible paved path for walking and hiking. The park has a wildlife feeding area where young and old can get up close to the park wildlife and watchtowers where you can observe the wildlife from a distance.Big Sugar Creek State Park is part of the Elk River Watershed, which provides refuge for wildlife species that are rare or non-existent in the rest of Missouri. But it is more than that. Big Sugar Creek State Park is a popular destination for hikers, not only for the trails but also for the unique scenery that it provides. Visitors to the park have an opportunity to see armadillos. The landscape consists of heavily forested areas that cover the hillsides and surround the clear flowing waters of Big Sugar Creek.Schermerhorn Park is an important historical and archeological preserve in Kansas, just a short drive from Twin Bridges Area. The park is home to a limestone cave and limestone deposits that date back hundreds of millions of years. Fossils of the animals that existed at that time can be seen in the rock outcroppings that line Shoal Creek and the trails that wind through the park's oak-hickory forest, making your hiking trip even more interesting. The cave itself is a refuge for a variety of salamanders, frogs, and bats.

Camping near Twin Bridges Area

RV camping at Twin Bridges Area is comfortable and convenient. The campground has showers, a dump station, and picnic shelters with tables. The campsites have water and electric hookups and grills; some of the campsites have pull-through access. The campground is ADA accessible with adequate parking, and it is pet-friendly.Options for camping near Wyandotte also extend to the Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park, with several dozen campsites, comfort stations with hot showers, and picnic areas scattered throughout, including one covered picnic shelter. The campsites have water and 50 amp electric hookups. The RV campground is a short distance from many local attractions, including a Civil War battle site, several museums, and a historic church.

Exploring the Area

Fairland is a small town in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, where you'll find some good opportunities to shop for gifts and souvenirs. One of the shopping venues is an antique store. The town has a small but varied selection of restaurants to choose from, with cafes and diners, pub restaurants, and much more. If you're looking for something different, there are several Mexican restaurants on hand; most of the other venues serve American-style food.Miami is a smaller city in Ottawa County, Oklahoma, with several historical buildings you'll want to see for yourself, such as the Coleman Theater and the Miami Downtown Historic District. The theater has aged well, and its mahogany staircase, bronze railings, and stained windows still lend elegance to the building. There are several casinos on hand, and the town is a part of the history of Route 66, with a highway sidewalk landmark and a museum showcasing vintage motorcycles. Miami has a long list of restaurant establishments, with steakhouses and pizzerias, several Mexican venues, and diners that serve breakfast.