Goodman State Fishing Lake

Within Goodman State Lake and Wildlife Area, this dispersed camping area operates under Kansas Department of Wildlife Parks and Tourism management. The site provides drive-in access for campers, though road conditions present significant challenges according to visitor reports.

Recent camper experiences highlight substantial road deterioration, with large sections missing from the access routes. The terrain consists primarily of grass surfaces that become problematic during wet conditions, creating muddy and potentially impassable areas. Larger recreational vehicles face particular difficulties navigating the damaged roadways and finding suitable parking spots. Campers should prepare for rough access conditions and consider vehicle clearance before attempting entry, especially during rainy periods when the grass areas become saturated.

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Map & DirectionsGoodman State Fishing Lake is located in Kansas near Ransom

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Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

38.3874175 N
99.8537655 W

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    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 6/2/26
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    Some Coverage

Connectivity

Presented byT-MobileT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Excellent Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 6/2/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&TLTE
    Some Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
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DISPERSED CAMPING

Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.


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Reviewed Jun. 6, 2025

Almost flipped my bus and landed in the lake...

This place is definitely not a place to go. The roads have massive chunks taken out of them and I had it back up the entire weird road. Plus I have no place to park. Every spot is grass and everything is rain-sodding. I almost flipped my bus a couple times.

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  • Review photo of Goodman State Fishing Lake by Rick M., June 6, 2025
  • Review photo of Goodman State Fishing Lake by Rick M., June 6, 2025
  • Review photo of Goodman State Fishing Lake by Rick M., June 6, 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Goodman State Fishing Lake?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is some coverage for AT&T, excellent coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.