Established Camping
Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park
Buffalo Grass at Wilson State Park is located near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, and offers camping near Wilson Lake. The terrain consists of open grasslands and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Wilson Lake, known for fishing and boating, and the Rocktown Natural Area, which features unique rock formations.
Description
Located along the Post Rock Scenic Byway about 5 miles north of I-70, west of K-232
Located in the heart of the Smoky Hills, Wilson State Park is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the state. Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and rocky outcrops. The park and surrounding wildlife area offer the opportunity to view and photograph deer, pheasant, waterfowl, songbirds, and furbearers.
Wilson Reservoir offers excellent white bass and striped bass angling. The Cedar Trail in the Otoe area is a one-mile loop with a concrete surface and is great for a leisurely, low-stress walk. The 24.5-mile long Switchgrass Bike Trail is popular with mountain bikers to pursue this challenging activity.
Wilson Wildlife Area is located on the upper end of 9,000 acre Wilson Reservoir. The 8,069-acre public hunting area is made up of 5,000 acres of rugged rolling hills of native prairie, approximately 2,000 acres of cropland, and 1,000 acres of riparian timber along the Saline River, Cedar Creek, Turkey Creek, and Elm Creek. The area has a waterfowl refuge that was established in 1996.
The park offers both utility and primitive camping. Utility sites are open year-round. Water hookups and shower buildings are available April through September. Frost-free water hydrants and several toilets are open through the winter. For RV users, the park has three dump stations - two in Hell Creek and one in Otoe. Selected sites can be reserved for a fee through the park office or reserveamerica.com. Available on a firstcome, first-serve basis, these sites are reservable starting mid-December for the following year
Location
Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park is located in Kansas
Address
3 State Park Road
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481
Coordinates
38.92204151 N
98.50651182 W
Detours Nearby
Lincoln Park
1 hr 38 min away
Deshler City Park Campground
2 hrs 3 min away
Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Manhattan
- 1 hr 57 min from Wichita
- 2 hrs 7 min from Topeka
- 2 hrs 38 min from Grand Island
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 5/5/25- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
