Established Camping
Damsite Campground — Fall River State Park
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Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
BRIDGE CLOSURE BELOW DAM SPILLWAY: Greenwood County Board of Commissioners owns, operates and maintains the bridge below Fall River Dam that connects Damsite East to Damsite West Campgrounds. The Board of Commissioners has decided to permanently close this bridge to all pedestrian and vehicular traffic. This will not prevent access to the Campgrounds, and both Damsite East and Damsite West Campgrounds can be accessed via Lake Road.
Damsite Campground at Fall River State Park is near Fall River Lake, surrounded by flat terrain with scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 90s during summer. Visitors can explore Fall River State Park and enjoy activities like hiking and fishing at the nearby lake.
Description
Overview
Fall River Dam is located on Fall River, a tributary of the Verdigris River, in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.
Recreation
Fall River and Lake provide visitors with endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find white bass, bluegill, crappie, green sunfish and channel catfish, to be plentiful. For birdwatchers and nature lovers, there is an 8,000 acre public wildlife area, where prairie chickens, waterfowl of all kinds, rabbits, wild turkeys, white tail deer, doves and quail are commonly seen.
Facilities
This campground straddles Fall River below the spillway. There are 13 rentable sites. 2 sites with 50 amp and water and 6 sites with 30 amp and water. There are 5 sites with water only. Additional amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, and a playground.
Natural Features
Rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys sheltered by limestone-capped ridges surround Fall Lake. The lake is about a mile wide at the damsite and stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles. This scenic area has a wealth of native wildlife and vegetation.
Nearby Attractions
Fall River State Park is nearby, offering great fishing and birding along the river. Canoeing is also a popular activity in the park.
Location
Damsite Campground — Fall River State Park is located in Kansas
Directions
From US HWY 400, turn left (north) at mile marker 344 (Z 50 Rd) 0.09 miles, turn right (east) 2.4 miles, turn right (south) at entrance to park.
Address
2453 LAKE ROAD
Fall river, KS 67047
Coordinates
37.6449333 N
96.0692667 W
Detours Nearby
Wilson State Fishing Lake Dispersed
23 min away
Card Creek
53 min away
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage- VerizonNo Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
