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Perry Lake Camping

Perry Lake offers many opportunities for campers. Five campgrounds are conveniently located around the lake. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers maintains Rock Creek, Slough Creek, Longview, and Old Town. In addition, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism maintains Perry State Park. A private concessionaire manages the Rock Creek Marina Campground. User fees are charged for camping in all of the parks. The amount of the fee is based upon the type of facilities provided. Reservations can be made at www.Recreation.gov.

 

*ALL CAMPGROUND ENTRANCE GATES ARE CLOSED ON FRIDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT FROM 10PM TO 6AM.  PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY TO ARRIVE AT THE PARK ON THOSE NIGHTS PRIOR TO 10PM.  GATES WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS OVER HOLIDAY WEEKENDS FROM 10PM TO 6AM.   

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Longview Group Camp offers 26 electric campsites with 30-amp hookup as well as a primitive camping area for $100.00/night from May 1st through September 30th. The 316 acre park is located on the east side of the lake and facilities include: boat ramp with courtesy dock, dump station, shower house, disc golf course, hiking trails, and picnic area. The group camp sets on top of a wooded ridge line giving campers great views of the lake and wonderful sunsets.

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Old Town Park offers 33 campsites with 30 amp electric and water for $19.00 per night and 29 primitive campsites for $14.00 per night from May 1st to September 30th. The 113 acre park is located on the east side of the lake along Kansas State Highway 92 and facilities include: 62 campsites, boat ramp with courtesy dock, dump station, a reservable day use shelter house, shower house, and picnic area.

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Rock Creek Park is a 568 acre park located on the west side of the lake. The park offers 94 designated campsites (60 with electrical and water and 34 primitive sites), boat ramp with courtesy dock, two dump stations, reservable picnic shelter, shower house, restrooms, and a modern playground located within Peninsula Loop. Campsite fees are $20.00 for 50-amp electrical/water sites, $19.00 for 30-amp electric/water sites, and $14.00 for non-electric sites from May 1st through September 30th.

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Campsite fees are $22.00 for 50-amp electrical/water/sewer sites, $20.00 for 50-amp electrical/water sites, $19.00 for 30-amp electric/water sites, $18.00 for 30-amp electric only sites, and $14.00 for non-electric sites from April 15 through October 15. The 833 acre park is located on the east side of the lake and facilities include: 210 campsites (3 with electricity/water/sewer, 86 with electricity and water, 41 with electricity only, and 80 primitive sites), two boat ramps with courtesy docks, 2 dump stations, 1 reservable group camp areas, 3 shower houses, picnic area, and a modern playground located at the entrance of Worthington Loop. The park also includes the 2½ mile Thunder Ridge educational trail as well as access to the Perry Lake Trail.

Group Camp Area

Fees include $30.00 per night from April 15 through October 15. The area is located within Slough Creek Park. A shower house is conveniently located at the entrance of the group camp area.

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Camping permits available include daily permits, fourteen day permits, and annual permits. Perry State Park’s 1597 acres are located on the west-side of the lake on the Rock Creek Arm. The park offers 102 sites with water and electricity, 350 tent camping sites and 4 reservable cabins. Facilities available include a swimming beach, bathhouse, equestrian trail, and mountain bike trail. Additional information can be obtained through Perry State Park website or by calling the office phone number at 785-246-3449.

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