Established Camping
COE Perry Lake Longview Park
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake
Overview
Longview Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest, offering peaceful, family-oriented camping. Longview offers families the chance to camp together in a group camp setting overlooking the lake.
Recreation
Perry lake has a reputation for being one of the best sailing lakes in the region; however, boaters of all types will enjoy the many opportunities offered here, whether it's sailing, power boating or canoeing. Perry Lake offers excellent fishing: white crappie, flathead catfish, walleye, white bass, channel catfish and sauger are in abundance throughout the lake. In addition to the vast lake, the area has approximately 27,000 acres of public land dedicated to wildlife management: turkey, deer, quail, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel, duck and geese are all found on these federal lands. For hikers, the 29-mile Perry Lake loop trail offers a range of terrain and difficulty from easy, gentle slopes in the south to rugged, varying elevation changes in the north. Although Perry Lake trail is for hikers only, horse back riders will find plenty of dedicated equestrian trails available on the west side of the lake, near Perry State Park.
Facilities
Longview Campground is known as a quiet, family-oriented destination. Longview has two Group Camp Areas. The upper loop of the group camp has 26 individual 30 amp electric sites located in a heavily wooded area at the top of a bluff overlooking the lake, perfect for large parties or family functions. The lower loop of the group camp is entirely primitve offering a picnic shelter, fire-pit, and vault toilet. The shower and restroom facility is located near the entrance gate right between the two loops.
Natural Features
Perry Lake Dam was completed in 1969 to help with flood control for the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Today, the lake boasts 159 miles of shoreline and 12,000 surface acres of water, creating countless recreational activities for visitors, and earning it the nickname "paradise on the plains." The campground is situated on a high ridge overlooking the lake surrounded entirely by lush forests.
Nearby Attractions
Come for the camping, stay for the disc golf! Directly adjacent to Longview Group Campground is one of the premier 18-hole disc golf courses in the state. With elevation changes on almost every hole, and plenty of trees to snag a disc, novice and pro alike can have a good time on this course. Perry Lake is also a short drive from Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas--each offering their own array of unique shopping, dining, and attractions.
Access
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Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
water
anytime i can get out on the water the better the day will be
Very reasonable rates. Would recommend for those traveling in the area
Spent 1 night in RV while traveling through on a family roadtrip summer 2015. Nice area. Electrical hookups. Campground located on Perry Lake. We didn't fish the lake as we were out of state & didn't buy fishing licenses. We did see people fishing & mostly catch species of bass. Went for a morning hike before leaving. Very reasonable rates.
Another Favorite
Cleanest bathrooms and showers ever! Really! Love this place. All the camp sites come with tables and fire pits. So may different spots you can choose from when setting up. We get right by the water everytime and our dogs love it. Very nice staff and prices are very affordable. Nice boats as well. The water gets a little high sometimes when it rains so some sites were flooded out. Nice fish cleaning station by the RV's, You get a little phone signal by the main road, and the drive down is really nice!
Location
COE Perry Lake Longview Park is located in Kansas
Directions
From Perry, Kansas, go 8 miles north on Ferguson road, then 2 miles west on 86th street and follow signs to the campground.
Address
10419 PERRY PARK DRIVE
Perry, KS 66073-9717
Coordinates
39.1847222 N
95.4444444 W