Part of the Atchison State Fishing Lake And Wildlife Area, this state-managed campground provides primitive camping spots for visitors to the 1,048-acre fishing lake. The site operates under Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks management and welcomes pets.
Christopher S. noted the abundance of bugs and geese during his July visit, though he found the location quiet. The primitive setup means campers should come prepared with their own water and facilities. For those exploring beyond this basic site, campsites near Atchison offer additional options in the area.
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Location
Public CampgroundAtchison State Fishing Lake is located in Kansas
Coordinates
39.63733389 N
95.17170028 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/19/26
AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 3/19/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Site Types
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 40 min from St. Joseph, MO
- 1 hr 4 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 6 min from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 8 min from Topeka, KS
