Public Campground
Atchison State Fishing Lake
Atchison State Fishing Lake offers a camping experience near a body of water surrounded by flat plains and open fields. Temperatures in the area range from lows around 20°F in winter to highs near 90°F in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Amelia Earhart Birthplace Museum and the International Forest of Friendship.
Detours Nearby

Travelodge Airport Platte City
42 min away

Rock Creek (KS)
58 min away
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
Location
Atchison State Fishing Lake is located in Kansas
Coordinates
39.63733389 N
95.17170028 W
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 11/19/25
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonNo CoverageVerified by 3 usersLast on 11/19/25
- 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

