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Little about us
Welcome
Timber Hills Lake Hunting & Fishing Adventures welcomes the outdoor enthusiast to visit the ultimate outdoor experience. Just over an hour from the Kansas City metro, only the highest quality facilities are offered. Our diverse and flexible outdoor Paradise offers a Corporate retreat with peace and quiet as well as a family friendly fun place to enjoy for a weekend or a vacation. Many weddings have enjoyed our grounds and picturesque views in every direction. Timber Hills Lake was named Monster Buck Territory of Bourbon County Kansas by the Bourbon County Commissioners.
upcoming events
yearroundFishing
World class fishing. We have 20 lakes filled with many species. Bass, Crappie, Red Ear, Bluegill, Catfish, Small Mouth Bass, Wiper Bass, Trout (seasonal)
yearroundTours
We have History, Wine, Star Gazing, Wildlife, and Night Light Tours.
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Hunting Packages
The best of all worlds. You can hunt for Trophy Whitetail Deer, Elk, and Buffalo inside our 1,500 acres. Or, you can free range hunt on thousands of acres of Kansas rolling farmland for Whitetail Deer, Turkey, Duck, Doves, and Geese. We also now have Pheasants, Quail, Chukar. Like we said, the best of all worlds.
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Click here to view our Bird Hunt PackagesHunt Kansas
Upland Game Bird Hunting
We offer Pheasant, Chukar and Quail Half Day Hunts with Guide and Dog 8am-12pm or 1pm-5pm
Pricing
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Timber Hills Lake Fishing Packages
A dream come true for most anglers, Timber Hills offers some of the best fishing in Kansas. Boasting a private 40 acre lake and many farm ponds, it will be hard to leave the boat once the abundant bass and crappie start biting! Off site fishing trips to nearby private farm ponds and reservoirs are also available. We have half-day trips, full-day trips and overnight stays with guides and picnic lunches. It doesn't get much better than this!
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2014 THLR PRICING
Whitetail Deer Free Range
Bow Only$2,000Rifle or Black Powder$3,000Trophy Whitetail
135 - 155$3,000155 - 170$5,500171 - 200$7,500201 and up$10,000Whitetail Doe
Any Size$500Elk
Cow$2,000Elk Trophy Hunts
250 - 300$5,000301 - 350$6,000351 - 400$7,500401 and up$10,000Buffalo Trophy Hunts
Cow$2,300Mature Bull$2,800Roag Bull$3,000Herd Bull$3,600Turkey Hunts
Per Bird$350Waterfowl Hunts
1 Person$350 / day2 or more persons$225 / each / dayControlled Shooting
PheasantClick HereQuailClick HereChuckerClick HereFishing
Daily charge for fishing$50 / dayTrout that are kept$9.00 / lbOUR GALLERY
CONTACT ADDRESS
Timber Hills Lake Ranch
1369 Valley Road,
Mapleton, KS. 66754
Telephone: (620) - 743 - 4114
E-mail: manager@timberhillslake.comFamily Fun
Timber Hills Lake prides itself on being a family friendly facility.
Parents, share your passion for nature with your children and teach them the true beauty of being an outdoorsman. When the weekend is over, your kids won't want to leave!Stay at country beach cabins, explore civil war walls and old homesteads and marvel at country-living or book a spa treatment in the nearby Old Historical Manor. During the evenings, stargaze and share stories.Experience family fun at it's best while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Endless adventure possibilities provide something for everyone when you stay with us at Timber Hills.Lake Activities
You are sure to catch the big one while fishing at one of our lakes, or try your luck by hiking to one of the 12 ponds that surround the Timber Hills Lake property.Pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks are available for your enjoyment on our big lake. The smaller lake has a beach front perfect for relaxing in the sun or swimming.Exploring Nature
Our guides will take you and your family on a guided tour of the grounds. They will talk to you about the wagon train roads that are on the property and you can enjoy seeing the civil war walls and old homesteads. We can take you on a late night animal sighting trip where you can spotlight animals at night in the wild. There are many trips available depending on your family's desires. Just ask and you may be surprised at what we can dish up for you.
Exploration Trips
Photography
If you are looking for nature shots you will not find a better place than Timber Hills Lake.
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4 Wheeler Adventure Tour
We offer many tours from wine and cheese to wildlife and history adventures. Ask about our adventure tours when you book your cabin stay.
Whitetail Free Range
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Whitetail Free Range Hunts. According to Kansas Hunting Regulations. Rifle, Bow, or Black Powder.
Mapleton KS, Whitetail Capitol of the World. 70 % success rates, avg. 150" to 170" some above 200". Semi-guided, 5 days, hunt hundreds of acres, blinds and tree stands. We will gladly help make arrangements with local meat processors and taxidermists.Bow $2,000 Rifle or Black Powder $3,000.Lodging $50 per night, regular price on food.
Trophy Whitetail
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Whitetail Deer Trophy Hunts October - January Rifle, Bow, Black Powder
Fully guided hunts on our 1,500 acre perserve. We use 4X4 utility vehicles to place you and your guide in one of 30 blinds or tree stands in persuit of your trophy buck. We will gladly help make arrangements with local meat processors and taxidermists.155-170" $5,500; 171-200" $7,500; 200 and up" starting at $10,000Scored by Gross Inches No Hunting License RequiredLodging $50 per night, regular price on food.
Trophy Elk
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Elk Trophy Hunts October - January Rifle, Bow, Blackpowder
Fully guided hunts on our 1500 plus acre preserve. Hunt our cedar glades, stalk the savannas,or the forested hills and valleys in pursuit of your trophy bull, and your skills will be challenged. We will gladly help make arrangements with local meat processors and taxidermists.250-300" $5,000 301-350" $6,000 351-375" $7,500 376-400" $10,000 400"+, $250 for each add'l inchElk Cow $2,000Scored by Gross Inches No Hunting License ReguiredLodging $50 per night, regular price on food.
Trophy Buffalo/Bison
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Buffalo Trophy Hunts January - March Rifle, Black Powder, Bow
Fully guided hunts on our 1,500+ acre perserve. Hunt Kansas the way it was 200 years ago. Experience the thrill of the legend. Be challenged and awed while your prey thunders, swarms,, and circles to protect their own. We gladly help make arrangements with local processors and taxidermists.Mature Bull $2,800; Herd Bull $3,600; Cow $2,300 Roag Bull $3,000Lodging $50 per night, regular price on food.
Whitetail Deer Management Hunt
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Lodging $50 per night, regular price on food.All other figured per trophy fees - refer to regular trophy pricing
Elk Management Hunt
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Lodging $50 per night, regular price on food.Refer to regular trophy pricing for any bull over 300 gross inches
Turkey Hunt
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Turkey Hunts Spring or Fall According to Kansas Hunting Regulations Rifle, Bow, or Black Powder
Come and match wits with wild America's most challenging bird. Your patience, knowledge, and skill will be put to the test as you call in your huge gobbling tom. Adding to your adventure, our diversified land of oak/hickory forests, and prairies are crisscrossed with Civil War era stone fences, including a bridge that once supported war wagons, cannons, and covered wagons.1 Day, Bird Hunt,$350 Per Bird; Lodging $50; Guide Service Available, Regular price on food.
Waterfowl
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1 Person $350 per day
2 or more Persons $225 per dayGuide and Dog Service Available on RequestLodging $50 per night, regular price on food.
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Deposits/Payment
If you are booking Big Game Hunt a deposit of $2,500 is required at time of reservation. All packages not cancelled within 60 days of your scheduled hunt will result in forfeit of 100% of your deposit. All packages cancelled prior to 60 days of your scheduled hunt will have a 10% processing fee charged and taken out of your deposit. If a member of your party does not show for the hunt, the $2,500 deposit is forfeited. When booking a Turkey, and/or, Waterfowl hunt, 100% of your balance must be paid in full at time of reservation. This payment is non-refundable.Permits
Kansas Hunting License (Resident and Nonresident Hunting License required for Free Range Hunting) a Timber Hills Hunting / Fishing Permit included in package. It is the responsibility of the hunter to obtain the proper permits and licenses. All of the hunting permits and licenses are available for purchase on-line. Please go to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Website for further details. Hunting Seasons can be located http://www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/Hunting/When-to-Hunt/Sportsmen's-CalendarHunt Schedules
Three Days / Two Nights *
(Arrive between 7am and Noon)
Day One - Hunt from 1 pm - 5 pm
Day Two - Hunt from 6 am - 4 pm
Day Three - Hunt from 6am - depart by 5pm
Two Days / 1 Night *
(Arrive between 7am and Noon)
Day One - Hunt from 1 pm - 5 pm
Day Two - Hunt from 6am - depart by 5pm
* On large game hunts booking may be extended up to 5 days at no extra charge. You may bring your own dog. Special hunts can be arranged. Self guided hunts can be arranged.What to Bring
• Gun Case
• Shells
• Comfortable Boots
• Shooting Glasses
• Hearing Protection
• Hunter Orange Hat and Vest
• Camouflage Gear / Outerwear
• Comfortable Hunting Clothes (appropriate for time of year)
• Coolers for Game Transport
• Dogs (optional)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (optional)Note:
Anyone born on or after July 1, 1957 must have completed a certified hunter safety course to hunt wild birds in Kansas. Please visit the KDWP home page for further information.Fish For Free With Cabin Rental!
Lots of fish have been caught at Timber Hills. We have had two fishing tournaments.
The list would include:
• 6-9 lb Largemouth Bass
• 16-18" Crappie
• 1-10 lb Trout, Wipers, and Small Mouth Bass
• 8-10 lb Catfish
With a whole lot of adventure, fun, and excitement, in between... or actually on the end of someone's line. It should and could be you!
Fishing Adventures Year-round
Our largest lake is 40 acres and we have 12 additional lakes and ponds on our private property. These are stocked with Bass, Crappie, Bluegill, and Catfish. Our lake viewed from our cabin decks is stocked with 2-8 pound Rainbow and Golden Trout. Come and fill the thrill as your line sings out of the reel, and your rod bows while landing a really big one. Make sure you bring your camera, because you'll need "photo proof" for the fish stories you'll catch at Timber Hills lake.Fishing is free with an overnight cabin or lodge stay. Full Day, 1 adult (children under 10 are free) $50. You can rent one of our "Hotwoods" Fishing and Trolling Pontoons for $50 per day. 2 Adults Weekend Package(children under ten are free), 3 days with two nights in our comfortable cabins, $250. +125 per day for a guide and picnic lunch.
Fishing
Things to Know:
* Our ponds are subject to the state fishing regulations. However we do set our own limits. You will be briefed what those pending limits are for each pond.
* Rooms are available to be booked if needed.
* Please be aware that the property has wild animals, you must be alert at all times.
* Daily take home limit not to exceed 10 fish. Limit and Catch & Release Guidelines are posted at Lodge.
* On Timber Hills property no license is required - when on Free Range Property permits and licenses are not included. It is the responsibility of the fisherman to obtain the proper permits and licenses. Most permits and licenses are available for purchase on-line. Please go to the Kansas Wildlife and Parks Website for further details.What to Bring:
* Kansas Fishing License (Required for Free Range Fishing) On Timber Hills property Fishing Permit included in package.
* Rods and Reels
* Tackle
* Season appropriate clothing
* Rain gear
* Sun screen and sun glasses
* Camera (optional)
* Cooler (optional)
Cancellation Policy
100% of balance is due 15 days prior to your scheduled arrival. If you notify us that you are canceling your reservation at least ten days prior to your scheduled arrival, your deposit will be refunded, less a $50.00 cancellation fee. If cancellation is made within ten days of your scheduled arrival, your deposit will not be refunded. No-shows will be charged the full amount.Hiking
Follow trails through the woods while wildlife surrounds your every move. Explore Civil War era rock walls and search for Native American arrow heads and tools used by local tribes. Explore old homesteads that our fore fathers lived in and farmed. Take a picnic lunch and enjoy an overlook spot or find an opening in the forest or on a lakeside and have a family picnic in nature's beauty.
Photography
If you are looking for nature shots you will not find a better place than Timber Hills Lake. The oak/hickory decidous forests of the Ozark Highlands blend with remants of short and long grass prairies and are filled with wild flowers, animals and plants. Civil War era rock walls roll for miles and old Wild West homestead sites still stand throughout the grounds. A stone bridge from the wagon train days is still intact.The wildlife is abundant. Buffalo, Giant Elk and world class Whitetail Deer in velvet antlers most of the summer roam the property.You may see coyotes and bobcats with their pups and cubs, birds of the wild and much, much more. The lake and ponds are full of wildlife shots. Spend days in the wild and the photos will be family treasures you will remember for the rest of your life.
Cabins
Book one of our lodges for a business meeting, party or family gathering. We also have cabins for a private stay for your group, or share the spaces with fellow travelers. All of our cabins are centrally located on the property and perfect for small to large groups or families looking for time away. Each cabin is designed to provide comfortable sleeping quarters for up to four guests, and have a kitchenette. Arrange for meals to be prepared for you, or bring and cook your own food. Barbeque grills can be provided for minimal charge. Please call 620-743-4114 to discuss the possibilities and available dates.
Pricing - $125 per night
*Additional charges may apply for occupancy exceeding 4 (excluding children 12 and under).
Mini Cabins
Please call to try one of these cabins on your next trip.
Question: Would you buy a car before you test drove it? These beautiful mobile cabins are built by THL and are all for sale. A try it before you buy it deal like no other. Ask us about pricing and take your cabin home. Shipping available upon request.
General Store - Coming Soon!
General Store and Rifle Golf Course Coming Soon! Call for details.
General Store Items:
- Duck Calls and Video
- Turkey Calls and Video
- Antler Tables
- Taxidermy Items
- Cabins For Sale
- Shirts
- Hats
- Deer Cookies and Videos
- Dog Cookies and Videos
- Virtual Sport Show Entrance
- Mugs
- Dealer opportunities for Cookies
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Predator Hunts
Our predator hunts are so much fun that you will be back for sure.
We have many packages to offer but one of our favorite's for our guests is our action packed 24 hour experience.
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Corporate / Executive Retreats
We have full service internet for business meetings as well as a lodge that hosts meetings and group dining.
Our industrial kitchen would make any chef happy to prepare a feast for your group. We also do group breakfast, lunch, and dinners for our corporate guests.
We can offer a variety of menu items to include wine and beverages.
Our facility is here to entertain your group in a world class setting.
We can offer team building activities, fishing derbys and much more. At Timber Hills Lake Ranch the sky is the limit.
About Timber Hills Lake Ranch
Timber Hills Lake Ranch is nestled in Southeast Kansas on hills and valley's covered with hard wood trees, there are natural springs bubbling from the ground. THLR has so much history on site things like the original county line road that winds through the timber crossing a stone bridge from the 1800s and leading up through the forest to stone trading post ruins. Along with all of the History on the grounds THLR also has wildlife where one can experience the outdoor adventures of a lifetime.
It sits in Bourbon County just outside of Mapleton, Kansas, in Timber Hills Township. That's the very place where John Gunthre was hung in the 1800s as an innocent man. His hanging spot can still be seen and is named Gunthre's Mound as explained in the history books.
The byway going south from Kansas City leading to THLR is filled with history sites like the second largest ground battle in Civil War history. Called Mine Creek Battlefield, this historical site sits a few miles off of 69 highway. History and sight seeing for individuals or groups to enjoy will be within 30 minutes North and South of THLR. Some of the most amazing and surprising civil war history sights in Kansas are now yours to enjoy.
Timber Hills Lake Ranch has accommodations to fit almost anyone's needs. Corporate outings, Weddings, Team Building, Family reunions and vacations and adventures are all offered.
If you want quiet time in the country, THLR will give you that as well.
During the seasons, Hunting and Fishing is world Class at THLR. (See under Hunting and Fishing tabs)
Weddings
Timber Hills Lake Ranch is the perfect setting for your perfect day. With Beautiful views, lakes, hillsides and overlooks, you will not find nicer views in Kansas.
We have a full service kitchen and our lodge have an atmosphere that your guests will never forget. Our professionally tended full bar can service your every need.
Many Brides and Grooms have enjoyed the property, and their guests were glad they came to such a beautiful place.
Call for details and let us help you plan your dream day.
Family Reunions
We are the place for families to reacquaint themselves and enjoy the outdoors and adventures.
We have it all. It will be a family reunion that the family will remember for years to come.
Call and reserve a date, you'll be glad you did.
Group Outings and Activities
Our lodge is ideal to host any group that is looking for a place to have all on their own. We host groups of all sizes on our 2,000 acres.
We have so many activities, from scavenger hunts to competition shooting events, that there are too many to list.
We offer sleeping accommodations for up to 50 or more.
Our full service kitchen and lakeside cabins ensure a comfortable stay.
Call Timber Hills to find out more about our memorable group outings.
