Contact Wilson Lake

Wilson Project Office 
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 
4860 Outlet Blvd. 
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481 

Phone:  785-658-2551 
Fax: 785-658-2554 

Email: wilson.lake@usace.army.mil

Wilson Lake News Releases

Welcome To Wilson Lake

Off season rates run September 16th to May 14th and are payable through a self-pay station. Off-season rates are $20 per night for a utility site (electric and/or water). Primitive sites are free.
America the Beautiful passes can still be purchased online at https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/passes.htm or you may call a local USACE Lake office to set up an appointment to purchase a pass. Mask and ID are required.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers planned, designed, constructed and today manages Wilson Lake, located in central Kansas.
The objective of natural resource management at Wilson Lake is to fully consider the recreation and resource potential that may be afforded on project property and to capitalize on that potential for the benefit and enjoyment of the public and wildlife on a sustained basis.

 

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 Hours of Operation

Normal business hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 AM to 4 PM.  Doors will be locked and unanswered when Rangers are working in the field.  We are currently in an office staff shortage.  Please contact the office to schedule and appointment or with any questions at 785-658-2551.

 Rules and Regulations
 Fees

Regular Season Camping Fees:

Regular season camping is from May 15 to September 15 in Minooka, Lucas, and Sylvan Campgrounds. 

Basic campsite (no electricty or water) - $18.00

Electric campsite - $22.00

Electric and water campsite - $24.00

Boat Launch Fees (Spillway Boat Ramp, Lucas Boat Ramp, and all 3 Minooka Ramps):

Day Use Fees run from 1 May to 30 September at all applicable ramps.

Day Use - $5.00

Offseason Camping Fees:

Offseason camping is September 16 to May 14 in Minooka, Lucas, and Sylvan Campgrounds. 

Overnight camping on primitive site - Free

Overnight camping on utility site (water and/or electric) - $20.00

Annual Pass Fees:

America the Beautiful Annual Pass - $80.00 (valid at Federal recreation sites nationwide)

US Army Corps of Engineers Annual Pass - $40.00 (valid at all Corps of Engineers day-use areas including swim beaches and boat ramps)

America the Beautiful Passport: Issued @ OFFICE Only.  Provides Free boat launch and half price fees at federal rec areas.

Annual Senior Pass - $20 (valid to those 62 years and older)

Lifetime Senior Pass - $80 (valid to those 62 years and older)

Access Pass - FREE (valid to those providing correct disability identification).

 Boat Ramp Conditions

Spillway Ramp:  All lanes are open.  Courtesy dock is available. Corps Day Use Fee will be charged at this ramp May 1- SEPT 30.  $5/day at self pay station or purchase a $40 Annual Pass at Corps Office.

Lucas Park Ramp: All lanes are open.  Courtesy dock is currently available.  Corps Day Use Fee will be charged at these ramps May 1- SEPT 30.  $5/day at self pay station or purchase a $40 Annual Pass at Corps Office. 

Otoe State Park Ramp (KDWPT):  All lanes are open.  Courtesy dock is available.  KDWPT day use fee is required.

Hell Creek State Park Ramp (KDWPT):  All lanes are open.  Courtesy dock is available.  KDWPT day use fee is required.

Minooka Ramps (East /Middle/West):  All ramps are open.  Courtesy dock is available at all ramps.  Corps Day Use Fee will be charged at these ramps May 1- SEPT 30.  $5/day at self pay station or purchase a $40 Annual Pass at Corps Office. 

Elm Creek / Cedar Creek Ramps (KDWPT):  All ramps are open.

 Off Season Camping

Sylvan Park

There is a $20 utility fee charge during the non-recreational season (September 16th to May 14th) at sites that provide electrical hookups. Standard sites without utility hookups are free. The shower building will remain open year round and has heated concrete floors.

Minooka Park

There is a $20 utility fee charge during the non-recreational season (September 16th to May 14th) at sites that provide electrical hookups. Standard sites without utility hookups are free. Shower building is closed until May 15th and the vault toilets will remain open.

Lucas Park

There is a $20 utility fee charge during the non-recreational season (September 16th to May 14th) at sites that provide electrical hookups.  Standard sites without utility hookups are free. Shower building is closed until May 15th and the vault toilets will remain open.

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