Prairie dogs were introduced in the 1980s and the state park now holds a thriving colony of about 300.

The dam was completed for Keith Sebelius Reservoir in 1965 and quickly filled up the following year.

One of the last remaining adobe house is located at the Prairie Dog State Park.

Also located in Prairire Dog State Park is the 1886 Hillmon one room school house.

Prairie Dog State Park has many recreation opportunities for campers to enjoy including a 1.4 mile nature trail, viewable prairie dog town, sand volleyball pit, disc golf course, regulation size basketball court, archery range, horse shoe pits, playground, swimbeach, fishing dock, 1886 one room school house, adobe home, and a 30'x70' Lake View shelter.