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Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park

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About

State Park

Wilson Lake

Welcome to Wilson State Park, one of Kansas' premier recreation hot spots to fish, hike, water-ski, or just enjoy the outdoors. Wilson State Park is located on the south side of Wilson Reservoir and is divided into two areas: Hell Creek and Otoe. For licenses, permits, and other information, visit the park office(located at the Hell Creek area entrance) or the self-pay stations at the entrance to each area. Vehicle, camping, and utility permits are required year-round. Brochures on regulations and area attractions are also available at the park entrances.

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.
  • Hike-In
    Backcountry sites.
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Cabins

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups

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Beverly W.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Sep. 23, 2022

Oasis in the middle of KS

Great stop for a night or more! Nice campsite on lake’s edge, level, concrete pad and spacious, staggered sites. Would give it a 5 with full hook-up (elec. & water here).

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Beverly W., September 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Beverly W., September 23, 2022
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Beverly W., September 23, 2022
Mandy B.
Reviewed Oct. 26, 2021

Hidden gem

Who knew Kansas was so beautiful?! We sure didn’t. Loving out lake side campsite on Wilson Lake. There are multiple different campgrounds within the park. We chose Big Bluestem bc it has water and electric (not all do) and was right on the water. Be warned that signs directing you around are not all that easy to see or follow. I used the map on my phone mainly to direct us. We originally chose site 78 but upon arrival realized it would be too difficult to get our 40ft MH into. Ended up staying in site 80.

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Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Mandy B., October 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Mandy B., October 26, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Mandy B., October 26, 2021
Sarah S.The Dyrt ADMIN User
Reviewed Oct. 18, 2021

Great sites right on the water

We just randomly chose this campground since it was not a big detour off the highway during our road trip across the country. We arrived at night so did not fully understand how beautiful of a spot we were in until the next morning. Our site was right on the water and it was so beautiful and peaceful. It was a quick overnight stay so can't say much more about it than that...

Wilson State Park has a bunch of campgrounds. I feel like they would normally be considered loops of one campground but here, each loop is it's own campground.

  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Sarah S., October 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Sarah S., October 18, 2021
  • Review photo of Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park by Sarah S., October 18, 2021
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Location

Big Bluestem — Wilson State Park is located in Kansas

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Directions

Wilson State Park #3 State Park Rd. Sylvan Grove, KS 67481 Wilson is located 60 miles East of Hays and 55 miles West of Salina on I- 70. Take exit 206 North on I-70 and follow 232 North for 7 miles then West on Shoreline Rd. Cross Hell Creek Bridge, turn at the first right and follow the road to Wilson State Park Office.

Coordinates

38.91167 N
98.50167 W

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