Located 2 ½ miles north of Burlington in US-75 you will find the beautiful John Redmond Reservoir, a great fishing lake with a maximum depth of only 12 feet. The lake has very natural surroundings and is bordered by several Wildlife Areas and Recreation Areas including the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge, John Redmond Wildlife Area, Otter Creek, Redmond Cove, and Hickory Creek Recreation Areas. It is an important resting stop for many species of migrating waterfowl, and habitats are preserved for many shorebirds, grassland animals, bald eagles, white-tailed deer, rough-legged hawks, and several species of small mammals. This is a very beautiful paddling destination with wild scenery and many wildlife viewing opportunities.