Cherryvale Park provides campsites on the western shores of Big Hill Lake, near Parsons, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers. "The park is fully open from April 1 to October 31, 2011. During the winter months, the waterborne restroom/shower building is closed, however, vault toilets are available in the north loop."

Cherryvale Park has 23 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms and showers.

Sites start at $15 per night. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

There is nearby pay camping at Mound Valley North, Mound Valley South, and Timber Hill Park, all managed by the Corps of Engineers. There is free primitive camping at the Big Hill Wildlife Area, located just east of Big Hill Lake.

Contact: 620-336-2741. Map

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Mound Valley North provides campsites along the eastern shores of Big Hill Lake, near Parsons, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers. "The campground is manned by Park Attendants from April 1 to October 31, 2011, but closed during the off season."

Mound Valley North has 64 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms and showers.

Sites start at $16 per night. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

There is nearby pay camping at Cherryvale Park, Mound Valley South, and Timber Hill Park, all managed by the Corps of Engineers. There is free primitive camping at the Big Hill Wildlife Area, located just east of Big Hill Lake.

Contact: 620-336-2741. Map

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Mound Valley South provides campsites along the eastern shores of Big Hill Lake, near Parsons, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers. "Timber Hill park is for the campers who like to get back to nature with the bare minimum. All campsites are available on a first come, first served basis only."

Mound Valley South has 8 individual campsites. The campground includes restrooms and showers, and is open from April 1st through October 31st.

Sites start at $12 per night. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

There is nearby pay camping at Cherryvale Park, Mound Valley North, and Timber Hill Park, all managed by the Corps of Engineers. There is free primitive camping at the Big Hill Wildlife Area, located just east of Big Hill Lake.

Contact: 620-336-2741. Map

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Timber Hill Park provides campsites on the northeastern shores of Big Hill Lake, near Parsons, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers. "Timber Hill park is for the campers who like to get back to nature with the bare minimum. All campsites are available on a first come, first served basis only."

Timber Hill Park has 20 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, and is open from April 1st through October 31st.

Sites start at $10 per night. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

There is nearby pay camping at Cherryvale Park, Mound Valley North, and Mound Valley South, all managed by the Corps of Engineers. There is free primitive camping at the Big Hill Wildlife Area, located just east of Big Hill Lake.

Contact: 620-336-2741. Map

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Council Grove Lake is located near Council Grove, Kansas at the northern end of the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway. Council Grove Lake was built in the 1960s to provide flood control in the Neosho River valley, and its 3300 acres of water, and surrounding park land, soon became a popular destination for camping, picnicking, hiking, fishing, sightseeing, and other outdoor recreation.

Council Grove Lake offers camping in the following locations:

• Canning Creek Cove Park -- 39 campsites, located on the western shores of the lake. Restrooms, showers. $11-$20 per night. Open all year. [location]
• Custer Park -- 10 campsites, located on the northeastern shores of the lake. Restrooms. $7 per night. Open March 1 through November 30. [location]
• Kansa View Park -- 5 campsites, located at the eastern end of the dam. $7 per night. Open all year. [location]
• Kit Carson Cove Park -- 15 campsites, located on the southeastern shores. Restrooms, $8-14 per night. Open March 1 through November 30. [location]
• Marina Cove Park -- 4 campsites, located on the southwestern shores. Restrooms, $8-12 per night. Open all year. [location]
• Richey Cove Park -- 33 campsites, located on the eastern shores. Restrooms, Showers. $11-18 per night. Open all year. [location]
• Santa Fe Trail -- 35 campsites, located on the western shores. Restrooms, showers, $11-18 per night. Open March 1 through December 1. [location]

In general, campsites can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by bicycle tent campers as well. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

Contact: 620-767-5195. Map

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Dam Site Park provides campsites below the dam of Fall River Reservoir, near Toronto, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers. "Well established shade trees and good fishing is the hall mark of this park."

Dam Site Park has 33 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, and drinking water.

Sites start at $13 per night. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

Other campgrounds at Fall River Reservoir include Rock Ridge North, Whitehall Bay, and Fall River State Park. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Fall River Lake.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Fall River State Park Trails, which offers 6.5 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails through oak woodlands, winding streams, and tallgrass prairie featuring a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life.

Contact: ceswt-od-kf@usace.army.mil, 620-658-4445. Map

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Rock Ridge North provides campsites on the western shores of Fall River Reservoir, near Toronto, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers. "North Rock Ridge is a large open park with camping near the water. It boasts lots of space for young legs to stretch."

Rock Ridge North has 44 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms and drinking water.

Sites start at $9 per night. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

Other campgrounds at Fall River Reservoir include Dam Site Park, Whitehall Bay, and Fall River State Park. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Fall River Lake.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Fall River State Park Trails, which offers 6.5 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails through oak woodlands, winding streams, and tallgrass prairie featuring a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life.

Contact: ceswt-od-kf@usace.army.mil, 620-658-4445. Map

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Whitehall Bay provides campsites on the north side of Fall River Reservoir, near Toronto, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers. "Whitehall Bay is situated between two arms of the lake, and all campsites are well shaded and are located very near the water."

Whitehall Bay has 26 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, and drinking water.

Sites start at $13 per night. Learn more about camping fees at Corps of Engineers properties.

Other campgrounds at Fall River Reservoir include Dam Site Park, Rock Ridge North, and Fall River State Park. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Fall River Lake.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Fall River State Park Trails, which offers 6.5 miles of hiking and mountain bike trails through oak woodlands, winding streams, and tallgrass prairie featuring a remarkable diversity of plant and animal life.

Contact: ceswt-od-kf@usace.army.mil, 620-658-4445. Map

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Damsite Park offers camping opportunities on John Redmond Reservoir, near Burlington, Kansas.

John Redmond Reservoir is located on the Neosho River, and is managed by the Corps of Engineers. It features 9,400 acres of water and 59 miles of shoreline, and, as part of the Central Flyway, is an important stopover for many species of migrating birds, and there are Bald Eagles that nest in the area. The Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge is located at the northern end of the lake.

Damsite Park offers 26 campsites, and is located on the northeast corner of the reservoir dam. Facilities include restrooms and showers. The cost is $10-$15 per night.

In general, campsites can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by bicycle tent campers as well. Camping is available only from April 1st through October 31st.

The Corps of Engineers also manages nearby campsites at Riverside East and Riverside West.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Hickory Creek Trail, which offers about 14 miles of multi-use trail for hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers.

Contact: 620-364-8613. Map

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Riverside East offers camping opportunities at John Redmond Reservoir, near Burlington, Kansas.

John Redmond Reservoir is located on the Neosho River, and is managed by the Corps of Engineers. It features 9,400 acres of water and 59 miles of shoreline, and, as part of the Central Flyway, is an important stopover for many species of migrating birds, and there are Bald Eagles that nest in the area. The Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge is located at the northern end of the lake.

Riverside East offers 53 campsites with utilities, and is located on the east side of the Neosho River, below the dam. Facilities include restrooms and showers. The cost is $15 per night.

In general, campsites can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by bicycle tent campers as well. Camping is available only from April 1st through October 31st.

The Corps of Engineers also manages nearby campsites at Damsite Park and Riverside West.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Hickory Creek Trail, which offers about 14 miles of multi-use trail for hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers.

Contact: 620-364-8613. Map

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Riverside West offers camping opportunities at John Redmond Reservoir, near Burlington, Kansas.

John Redmond Reservoir is located on the Neosho River, and is managed by the Corps of Engineers. It features 9,400 acres of water and 59 miles of shoreline, and, as part of the Central Flyway, is an important stopover for many species of migrating birds, and there are Bald Eagles that nest in the area. The Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge is located at the northern end of the lake.

Riverside West offers 37 campsites with utilities, and is located on the west side of the Neosho River, below the dam. Facilities include restrooms and showers. The cost is $15 per night. In addition, the West Wingwall has 8 campsites with no utilities, and restrooms but no showers, for $10/night.

In general, campsites can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by bicycle tent campers as well. Camping is available only from April 1st through October 31st.

The Corps of Engineers also manages nearby campsites at Damsite Park and Riverside East.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Hickory Creek Trail, which offers about 14 miles of multi-use trail for hikers, horseback riders, and mountain bikers.

Contact: 620-364-8613. Map

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Riverside Campground provides campsites on the Smoky Hill River just downstream from Kanopolis Lake dam, near Kanopolis, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Riverside Campground has 28 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes showers, vault toilets, potable water, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night (less in the off-peak season).

Other campgrounds at Kanopolis Lake include Venango Campground and Pomona State Park. Both are are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Kanopolis Lake.

The state park also offers the Kanopolis Lake Trails, with nearly 25 miles of multi-use trails that loop through canyons, trees, and high prairie with a variety of terrain and difficulty levels.

Contact: Kanopolis Project Office, Kanopolis@usace.army.mil, 785-546-2294. Brochure, Map

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Venango Campground provides campsites on the eastern shores of Kanopolis Lake, near Kanopolis, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Venango Campground has 185 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes showers, vault toilets, potable water, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night (less in the off-peak season).

Other campgrounds at Kanopolis Lake include Riverside Campground and Pomona State Park. Both are are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Kanopolis Lake.

The state park also offers the Kanopolis Lake Trails, with nearly 25 miles of multi-use trails that loop through canyons, trees, and high prairie with a variety of terrain and difficulty levels.

Contact: Kanopolis Project Office, Kanopolis@usace.army.mil, 785-546-2294. Brochure, Map

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Marion Reservoir is located near Marion, Kansas, on the Cottonwood River, and "encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by another 6,000 acres of public lands. The lake is located just north of U.S. Highway 56 between the communities of Marion and Hillsboro, Kansas." Camping, boating, fishing, hunting, and wildlife watching are popular at the lake.

Marion Reservoir offers camping in the following locations:

• Cottonwood Point -- 94 campsites, located along the north-eastern shores of the lake. Restrooms, showers. Open all year. $17-$20 per night. [location]
• French Creek Cove -- 20 campsites, located along the western shores of the lake. Restrooms. Open all year. $12 per night. [location]
• Hillsboro Cove -- 52 campsites, located along the western shores of the lake. Restrooms, showers. Open all year. $17-$19 per night. [location]
• Marion Cove -- 6 campsites, located at the northeast corner of the dam. Restrooms. Open all year. $8 per night. [location]

In general, campsites can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by bicycle tent campers as well. 4 of the sites at Marion Cove are for tent campers only. Campsites contain picnic tables, grills and/or fire-rings, utility tables, sun-shelters and gravel parking pads. The "fee season" runs from March 15 until November 15; sites are presumably non-fee (free) the remainder of the year.

Contact: 620-382-2101. Map

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Arrow Rock Park provides campsites along the southern shore of Melvern Lake, near Olivet, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Arrow Rock Park has 45 campsites (19 with full utilities, 26 non-utility). Each campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes a shower building, vault toilets, and picnic shelters. There is also a short hiking trail within the campground.

Sites start at $12 per night.

Other campgrounds at Melvern Lake include Coeur d' Alene Park, Outlet Park, Sun Dance Park, Turkey Point Park, and Eisenhower State Park. Sun Dance Park is free, the others are pay camping sites.

Melvern Lake is also home to the Melvern Lake Trails, which features several mountain bike trails, covering a total of over 30 miles of trail wandering through the prairie and into rocky ravines and woodlands.

Contact: Melvern Lake Project Office, Melvern@usace.army.mil, 785-549-3318. Brochure, Map

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Coeur d' Alene Park provides campsites along the southeastern shores of Melvern Lake, near Melvern, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Coeur d' Alene Park has 60 campsites (34 with full utilities, 26 non-utility). Each campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes a shower building, vault toilets, flush toilets, and picnic shelters. There are also two short hiking trails within the campground, and a marina.

Sites start at $12 per night.

Other campgrounds at Melvern Lake include Arrow Rock Park, Outlet Park, Sun Dance Park, Turkey Point Park, and Eisenhower State Park. Sun Dance Park is free, the others are pay camping sites.

Melvern Lake is also home to the Melvern Lake Trails, which features several mountain bike trails, covering a total of over 30 miles of trail wandering through the prairie and into rocky ravines and woodlands.

Contact: Melvern Lake Project Office, Melvern@usace.army.mil, 785-549-3318. Brochure, Map

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Outlet Park provides campsites below the dam at Melvern Lake, near Melvern, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Outlet Park has 150 campsites with utilities. Each campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes shower buildings, vault toilets, flush toilets, and picnic shelters. There are also three miles of hiking trails within the campground.

Sites start at $18 per night.

Other campgrounds at Melvern Lake include Arrow Rock Park, Coeur d' Alene Park, Sun Dance Park, Turkey Point Park, and Eisenhower State Park. Sun Dance Park is free, the others are pay camping sites.

Melvern Lake is also home to the Melvern Lake Trails, which features several mountain bike trails, covering a total of over 30 miles of trail wandering through the prairie and into rocky ravines and woodlands.

Contact: Melvern Lake Project Office, Melvern@usace.army.mil, 785-549-3318. Brochure, Map

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Sun Dance Park is located at the southwest corner of Melvern Lake, near Reading, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Camping at Sun Dance Park is free, and includes a campground with 30 gravel camp pads, plus a picnic area with a shelter available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Three pit toilets are available, and potable water is available.

Other campgrounds at Melvern Lake include Arrow Rock Park, Coeur d' Alene Park, Outlet Park, Turkey Point Park, and Eisenhower State Park, all pay sites.

Melvern Lake is also home to the Melvern Lake Trails, which features several mountain bike trails, covering a total of over 30 miles of trail wandering through the prairie and into rocky ravines and woodlands.

Contact: Melvern Lake Project Office, Melvern@usace.army.mil, 785-549-3318. Brochure, Map

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Turkey Point Park provides campsites along the northern shore of Melvern Lake, near Melvern, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Turkey Point Park has 50 campsites (35 with utilities, 15 without). Each campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes vault toilets and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night.

Other campgrounds at Melvern Lake include Arrow Rock Park, Coeur d' Alene Park, Outlet Park, Sun Dance Park, and Eisenhower State Park. Sun Dance Park is free, the others are pay camping sites.

Melvern Lake is also home to the Melvern Lake Trails, which features several mountain bike trails, covering a total of over 30 miles of trail wandering through the prairie and into rocky ravines and woodlands.

Contact: Melvern Lake Project Office, Melvern@usace.army.mil, 785-549-3318. Brochure, Map

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Curtis Creek Park provides campsites on the southwestern shores of Milford Lake, near Junction City, Kansas. "Great views of the lake and dam, playgrounds, hot showers and flush restrooms make Curtis Creek a wonderful place for a family campout."

Curtis Creek Park offers both RV and tent campsites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, and drinking water.

The campground is only open from April 15 through September 30. Sites start at $12 per night.

Other campgrounds at Milford Lake include Farnum Creek Park, West Rolling Hills Park, School Creek Park, Timber Creek Park, and Milford State Park. Some of these sites offer only pay camping, while others offer a mixture of pay and free tent camping opportunities.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Milford Lake Trails, which offer over 35 miles of trails open for hiking, backpacking and biking.

Contact: Milford@usace.army.mil, 785-238-5714. West Roliing Hilis Campground: 785-784-4447. Brochure, Map

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Farnum Creek Park provides campsites on the eastern shores of Milford Lake, near Milford, Kansas. "Farnum Creek has a fish cleaning station, water and electric hookups, tent and dry campsites and is home to the RC Flyers Club, where radio controlled helicopters and airplanes rule the skies. Visitors are welcome while club members are there."

Farnum Creek Park offers both RV and tent campsites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Amenities includes restrooms, showers, and drinking water.

The campground is only open from April 15 through September 30. Sites start at $12 per night.

Other campgrounds at Milford Lake include Curtis Creek Park, West Rolling Hills Park, School Creek Park, Timber Creek Park, and Milford State Park. Some of these sites offer only pay camping, while others offer a mixture of pay and free tent camping opportunities.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Milford Lake Trails, which offer over 35 miles of trails open for hiking, backpacking and biking.

Contact: Milford@usace.army.mil, 785-238-5714. West Roliing Hilis Campground: 785-784-4447. Brochure, Map

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School Creek Park provides campsites on the western shores of Milford Lake, near Junction City, Kansas. "Primitive camping with great fishing, a mid‐lake boat ramp access and a quiet rural setting. Go to sleep under a canopy of stars and wake up to a free concert of song birds. It doesn't get much better than this."

School Creek Park only primitive tent campsites. From April 15 through September 30, the cost is $8 per night, with vault toilets and drinking water.

From October 1 through April 14, the park provides free primitive tent camping, but no services..

Other campgrounds at Milford Lake include Curtis Creek Park, Farnum Creek Park, West Rolling Hills Park, Timber Creek Park, and Milford State Park. Some of these sites offer only pay camping, while others offer a mixture of pay and free tent camping opportunities.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Milford Lake Trails, which offer over 35 miles of trails open for hiking, backpacking and biking.

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Timber Creek Park provides campsites at the northern tip of Milford Lake, near Wakefield, Kansas. "Timber Creek provides visitors with primitive camping opportunities with beautiful sunsets and the comforts of a nearby small town."

Timber Creek Park offers only primitive tent campsites. From April 15 through September 30, the cost is $8 per night, with vault toilets and drinking water.

From October 1 through April 14, the park provides free primitive tent camping, but no services..

Other campgrounds at Milford Lake include Curtis Creek Park, Farnum Creek Park, West Rolling Hills Park, School Creek Park, and Milford State Park. Some of these sites offer only pay camping, while others offer a mixture of pay and free tent camping opportunities.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Milford Lake Trails, which offer over 35 miles of trails open for hiking, backpacking and biking.

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West Rolling Hills Park provides campsites on the southern shores of Milford Lake, near Junction City, Kansas. "With rolling terrain and great views of the lake and dam, West Rolling Hills is a wonderful place to bring the famity for a campout! A playground and swimming beach for the kids; hot showers and flush restrooms for the grownups."

West Rolling Hills Park offers both RV and tent campsites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, and drinking water. The fee campground is only open from April 15 through October 31. Sites start at $12 per night.

West Rolling Hills Park also offers three free camping loops, which are open throughout the year, for primitive tent camping only.

Other campgrounds at Milford Lake include Curtis Creek Park, Farnum Creek Park, School Creek Park, Timber Creek Park, and Milford State Park. Some of these sites offer only pay camping, while others offer a mixture of pay and free tent camping opportunities.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Milford Lake Trails, which offer over 35 miles of trails open for hiking, backpacking and biking.

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Longview Park provides campsites along the eastern shores of Perry Lake, near Ozawkie, Kansas.

Longview Park offers both RV and tent campsites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, and drinking water.

Sites start at $12 per night from May 1 through September 30.

Other campgrounds at Perry Lake include Rock Creek Park, Slough Creek Park, Old Town Park, and Perry State Park.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Perry Lake Bike Trail, which offers nearly 24 miles of singletrack designed and built specifically for serious mountain biking.

Contact: perry.lake@usace.army.mil, 785-597-5144. Brochure, Map

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The Old Military Trail Campground is located at the northeastern part of Perry Lake, near Ozawkie, Kansas.

The Old Military Trail Campground is described as a "walk-in hiker's campground" that is free to use for primitive camping, and is located along the Perry Lake Trail (designated for hiking only, no bikes allowed on the trail). The campground is accessed via an old park service road, up a steep hill beyond a gate to keep motor vehicles out.

The campground provides a water hydrant, picnic shelter, fire rings, and pit toilet facilities. Carry out any trash.

Other campgrounds at Perry Lake include Rock Creek Park, Longview Park, Old Town Park, Slough Creek Park, and Perry State Park.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Perry Lake Bike Trail, which offers nearly 24 miles of singletrack designed and built specifically for serious mountain biking.

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Old Town Park provides campsites along the eastern shores of Perry Lake, near Ozawkie, Kansas.

Old Town Park offers both RV and tent campsites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, and drinking water.

Sites start at $12 per night from May 1 through September 30; from $10 per night the rest of the year.

Other campgrounds at Perry Lake include Rock Creek Park, Slough Creek Park, Longview Park, and Perry State Park.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Perry Lake Bike Trail, which offers nearly 24 miles of singletrack designed and built specifically for serious mountain biking.

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Rock Creek Park provides campsites along the southwestern shores of Perry Lake, near Perry, Kansas.

Rock Creek Park offers both RV and tent campsites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, and drinking water.

Sites start at $12 per night from May 1 through September 30; from $10 per night the rest of the year.

Other campgrounds at Perry Lake include Slough Creek Park, Longview Park, Old Town Park, and Perry State Park.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Perry Lake Bike Trail, which offers nearly 24 miles of singletrack designed and built specifically for serious mountain biking.

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Slough Creek Park provides campsites along the southwestern shores of Perry Lake, near Perry, Kansas.

Slough Creek Park offers both RV and tent campsites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes restrooms, showers, picnic shelters, and drinking water.

Sites start at $12 per night.

Other campgrounds at Perry Lake include Rock Creek Park, Longview Park, Old Town Park, and Perry State Park.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Perry Lake Bike Trail, which offers nearly 24 miles of singletrack designed and built specifically for serious mountain biking.

Contact: perry.lake@usace.army.mil, 785-597-5144. Brochure, Map

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110-Mile Park is located along the northern shore of Pomona Lake, near Vassar, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Camping at 110-Mile Park is free, and is open all year. It includes 25 campsites, plus pit toilets and potable water is available.

Other campgrounds at Pomona Lake include Carbolyn Park, Cedar Park, Michigan Valley Park, Outlet Park, Wolf Creek Park, and Pomona State Park. Cedar Park is free; the others are pay sites.

Pomona Lake is also home to the Black Hawk Trail, located on the north side of the lake at 110-Mile Park, which is a 32-mile equestrian and mountain biking trail through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas. Also nearby is the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a rail-to-trail that runs east-west for about 117 miles, connecting Osawatomie in the east and Herington in the west.

Contact: Pomona Project Office, Pomona@usace.army.mil, 785-453-2201. Brochure, Map

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Carbolyn Park provides campsites at the west end of Melvern Lake, near Vassar, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Carbolyn Park has 29 campsites (26 with utilities, 3 primitive). Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes a shower building, vault toilets, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night. All sites at Carbolyn Park are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The park is open from May 1st through September 30th.

Other campgrounds at Pomona Lake include 110-Mile Park, Cedar Park, Michigan Valley Park, Outlet Park, Wolf Creek Park, and Pomona State Park. 110-Mile Park and Cedar Park are free; the others are pay sites.

Pomona Lake is also home to the Black Hawk Trail, located on the north side of the lake at 110-Mile Park, which is a 32-mile equestrian and mountain biking trail through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas. Also nearby is the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a rail-to-trail that runs east-west for about 117 miles, connecting Osawatomie in the east and Herington in the west.

Contact: Pomona Project Office, Pomona@usace.army.mil, 785-453-2201. Brochure, Map

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Cedar Park is located along the northern shore of Pomona Lake, near Vassar, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Camping at Cedar Park is free, and is open all year. It offers 8 primitive campsites, plus pit toilets; no potable water is available.

Other campgrounds at Pomona Lake include 110-Mile Park, Carbolyn Park, Michigan Valley Park, Outlet Park, Wolf Creek Park, and Pomona State Park. 110-Mile Park is free; the others are pay sites.

Pomona Lake is also home to the Black Hawk Trail, located on the north side of the lake at 110-Mile Park, which is a 32-mile equestrian and mountain biking trail through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas. Also nearby is the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a rail-to-trail that runs east-west for about 117 miles, connecting Osawatomie in the east and Herington in the west.

Contact: Pomona Project Office, Pomona@usace.army.mil, 785-453-2201. Brochure, Map

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Michigan Valley Park provides campsites on the eastern shores of Pomona Lake, near Vassar, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Michigan Valley Park has 57 campsites with utilities, and 38 primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes showers, vault toilets, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night. The park is open from May 1st through September 30th.

Other campgrounds at Pomona Lake include 110-Mile Park, Carbolyn Park, Cedar Park, Outlet Park, Wolf Creek Park, and Pomona State Park. 110-Mile Park and Cedar Park are free; the others are pay sites.

Pomona Lake is also home to the Black Hawk Trail, located on the north side of the lake at 110-Mile Park, which is a 32-mile equestrian and mountain biking trail through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas. Also nearby is the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a rail-to-trail that runs east-west for about 117 miles, connecting Osawatomie in the east and Herington in the west.

Contact: Pomona Project Office, Pomona@usace.army.mil, 785-453-2201. Brochure, Map

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Outlet Park provides campsites below the dam at Pomona Lake, near Vassar, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Outlet Park has 36 campsites with utilities, and each can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes showers, flush toilets, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night. The park is open from April 1st through October 31st. Winter camping is also available from November 1st through March 31st, for $10.00 a night.

Other campgrounds at Pomona Lake include 110-Mile Park, Carbolyn Park, Cedar Park, Michigan Valley Park, Wolf Creek Park, and Pomona State Park. 110-Mile Park and Cedar Park are free; the others are pay sites.

Pomona Lake is also home to the Black Hawk Trail, located on the north side of the lake at 110-Mile Park, which is a 32-mile equestrian and mountain biking trail through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas. Also nearby is the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a rail-to-trail that runs east-west for about 117 miles, connecting Osawatomie in the east and Herington in the west.

Contact: Pomona Project Office, Pomona@usace.army.mil, 785-453-2201. Brochure, Map

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Wolf Creek Park provides campsites on the northeastern shores of Pomona Lake, near Vassar, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Wolf Creek Park has 44 campsites with utilities, and 43 primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. Each site includes a fire ring and picnic table. The campground includes showers, vault toilets, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night. The park is open from May 1st through September 30th.

Other campgrounds at Pomona Lake include 110-Mile Park, Carbolyn Park, Cedar Park, Michigan Valley Park, Outlet Park, and Pomona State Park. 110-Mile Park and Cedar Park are free; the others are pay sites.

Pomona Lake is also home to the Black Hawk Trail, located on the north side of the lake at 110-Mile Park, which is a 32-mile equestrian and mountain biking trail through a variety of wooded, riparian and grassland areas. Also nearby is the Flint Hills Nature Trail, a rail-to-trail that runs east-west for about 117 miles, connecting Osawatomie in the east and Herington in the west.

Contact: Pomona Project Office, Pomona@usace.army.mil, 785-453-2201. Brochure, Map

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Tuttle Creek Cove Park is located along the western shores of Tuttle Creek Reservoir, near Manhattan, Kansas. Tuttle Creek is the second-largest lake in Kansas, with 12,500 acres of water and about 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore. The park is managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Tuttle Creek Cove Park provides 57 campsites that may be used for either RV or tent camping. There are toilets, showers, and drinking water available. Cost is $12-18 per night.

Other campgrounds at Tuttle Creek Reservoir include

• Carnahan Creek Park -- Free dispersed camping
• Cedar Ridge Park -- 50 primitive sites
• Fancy Creek Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 26 RV sites
• Randolph Park -- 50 primitive sites, plus 20 RV sites
• River Pond Park -- 200 primitive sites, plus 312 RV sites and 4 cabins
• Stockdale Park -- 12 campsites, for either RV or tent camping

Contact: Tuttle.Creek@usace.army.mil, 785-539-8511. Brochure, Map

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Lucas Park provides campsites on the northern shores of Wilson Lake, near Wilson, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Lucas Park has 103 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes showers, vault toilets, potable water, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night (less in the off-peak season).

Other campgrounds at Wilson Lake include Minooka Park, Sylvan Park, and Wilson State Park. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Wilson Lake.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Wilson Lake Trails, highlighted by the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, which provides a challenging 17-mile excursion over hills and through valleys in the heart of the Smoky Hills.

Contact: Wilson Project Office, wilson.lake@usace.army.mil, 785-658-2551. Brochure, Map

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Minooka Park provides campsites on the southern shores of Wilson Lake, near Wilson, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Minooka Park has 165 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes showers, vault toilets, potable water, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night (less in the off-peak season).

Other campgrounds at Wilson Lake include Lucas Park, Sylvan Park, and Wilson State Park. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Wilson Lake.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Wilson Lake Trails, highlighted by the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, which provides a challenging 17-mile excursion over hills and through valleys in the heart of the Smoky Hills.

Contact: Wilson Project Office, wilson.lake@usace.army.mil, 785-658-2551. Brochure, Map

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Sylvan Park provides campsites below the dam of Wilson Lake, near Wilson, Kansas. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers.

Sylvan Park has 28 campsites with utilities, but no primitive sites. Each full campsite can accommodate an RV or a vehicle, but may be used by tent campers as well. The campground includes showers, vault toilets, potable water, and picnic shelters.

Sites start at $12 per night (less in the off-peak season).

Other campgrounds at Wilson Lake include Lucas Park, Minooka Park, and Wilson State Park. All are pay sites; there is no free primitive camping at Wilson Lake.

Also be sure to check out the nearby Wilson Lake Trails, highlighted by the Switchgrass Mountain Bike Trail, which provides a challenging 17-mile excursion over hills and through valleys in the heart of the Smoky Hills.

Contact: Wilson Project Office, wilson.lake@usace.army.mil, 785-658-2551. Brochure, Map

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Woodridge Park is located near Lawrence, Kansas, on the western shores of Clinton Lake. It is managed by the Corps of Engineers, and here is their description of the facilities:

Woodridge Park is a primitive camping area for tents only. The park is free of charge and is open year-round; however, during the winter months (November 1 through March 15), the gate to Woodridge Park is closed. Tent camping and hiking are still allowed, but vehicles must be parked outside the gate and visitors must hike in. Drinking water and a vault toilet are still provided year-round.

Visitors can camp in the large mowed area near the entrance to the park or along the 4.5-mile trail. There are numerous small clearings along the trail that make excellent camping spots, but the Corps of Engineers asks that people use only pre-existing campfire rings. The trail is quite scenic as it travels through woods, meadows and hay fields, and meets up with the lakeshore intermittently.

The Corps of Engineers manages five additional campgrounds at Clinton Lake. All of these are pay sites, and intended primarily for RVs. Prices range from $12 to $18 per night.

In addition, the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism manages Clinton State Park, which provides over 400 campsites. There are some primitive sites, but most are for RVs. All are pay sites.

Contact: Operations Manager, Clinton@usace.army.mil, 785-843-7665. Lake Map

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