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Minooka Park

Minooka Park, near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors with a beautiful lakeside view. The campground offers spacious sites, many of which provide stunning vistas of the lake, making it a perfect backdrop for your camping experience.

Visitors rave about the peaceful atmosphere, often noting the calming sounds of nature, like cows mooing and birds chirping. The facilities are well-kept, with clean bathrooms and showers that make it easy to freshen up after a day of adventure. One camper mentioned, “Great showers and bathrooms too! This is a hidden gem for sure!!”

For those who enjoy a bit of activity, there are walking trails and a boat launch nearby, perfect for fishing or just enjoying a day on the water. The campground is pet-friendly, so you can bring your furry friends along for the fun. Just keep in mind that while the bugs can be interesting, they’re not overwhelming, allowing you to enjoy your time outside without too much hassle.

Whether you’re tent camping or bringing an RV, Minooka Park has a welcoming vibe that makes it a great choice for families and groups. With its beautiful scenery and friendly atmosphere, it’s a spot you’ll want to return to again and again.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Wilson Lake

Overview

Minooka Park Campground is located on the south side of Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas. Named for the Otoe Indian word meaning "Good Earth," this park offers many campsites with scenic lake views and excellent shoreline access.

Recreation

Boating is the most popular pastime on the lake, with plenty of room for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing and more. The high salinity content of the Saline River makes drinking and irrigation difficult without special treatment, but it aids the stocking of ocean-native Striped Bass, which have been known to reach enormous sizes in Wilson Lake. This and many other game fish species have been enhanced by a stocking program conducted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Walleye, Large and Smallmouth bass can be found in abundance in the lake, as well as White bass, Striped bass, and channel and flathead catfish. Several trails are also available to visitors, including the Prairie Fire Trail, a self-guided interpretive trail. Wilson Lake also offers hunting opportunities for a variety of game animals, including pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl and rabbit.

Natural Features

Wilson lake, known as the "clearest lake in Kansas," is located in the Smoky Hills of North Central Kansas--a rolling landscape of hills, buttes and hazy valleys. Also known as Post Rock Country, the area contains thousands of miles of stone fenceposts and buildings that have been constructed out of the area's local limestone. This and other unique geologic formations and mixed grass prairie lands provide an excellent scenic backdrop for recreation around the lake.

Nearby Attractions

Visitors may want to explore other nearby recreation areas including Lucas and Sylvan Parks, as well as Wilson State Park, located on the south side of the lake. The nearby town of Lucas is known for its unique artistic spirit and attractions, while the town of Wilson and other nearby communities offer visitors a rich historical heritage to explore.

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Location

Minooka Park is located in Kansas

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Interstate 70, north of Wilson, Kansas, take exit 199 and turn north on Dorrance Road. Continue for 7 miles and follow signs to the campground.

Address

4860 OUTLET BLVD.
Sylvan grove, KS 67481

Coordinates

38.9327778 N
98.575 W

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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.

Stay Connected

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    Unknown
  • Verizon
    Unknown
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

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

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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12 Reviews

Reviewed Aug. 23, 2023

This place is great!

Perfect camping! Wide open spaces with lots of room. Beautiful views of the lake and lots of animal activity - cows, bunnies, birds and bugs. Lots of bugs! Not teeming with mosquitos but just many bugs. Some of them are HUGE.

I didn’t think the bugs were that bad just more interesting. Been to many other places with a bug problem and that didn’t seem like this to me. But it as prob enough that I wouldn’t want to hang outside and play cards.

Views in every direction and it’s absolutely stunning! Very peaceful and quiet and literally just perfect.

Plus if you are on a standard non electric tent space it’s free Monday -Thursday!

Great showers and bathrooms too! This is a hidden gem for sure!! Perfect sunrise from our site!

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Month of VisitAugust
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Reviewed Aug. 10, 2023

Lake camping meets farm life!

What a beautiful camp site. The ground has plenty of sites, almost all that have a beautiful lake front view. We stayed during the week and it was pretty quite - cows moooin’ were the loudest noise all night! There are walking trails, beaches, a boat launch, and bathrooms. We stayed at a non-electric but there are plenty of hookups to go around too. Happy camping!

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Reviewed Jul. 8, 2023

Fantastic campground

Pleasantly surprised at pulling into this great spot after many hours driving cross country. Pick your site then pay online, super easy. Verizon service was great. Very well kept grass and stone site pads. Got a spot right on the lake. We were tempted to spend a second night it was so nice.

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Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Minooka Park by Jay B., July 8, 2023
Reviewed Jun. 7, 2023

Beautiful

Best site I’ve had on my 2 week road trip! Would for sure come back here if I’m ever needing a campsite in Kansas.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Minooka Park by Wendy O., June 7, 2023
Reviewed Aug. 28, 2022

Clean and Well Kept

Very low humidity. Saw staff cleaning the bathroom as I woke up. Lake is a bit murky but beautiful.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Minooka Park by Daniel J., August 28, 2022
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2022

Great place to stop

Greta view and amazing lake. The water was clear and just a great experience.

The bathrooms were decent and showers decent aswell.

Campground quiet and folks just enjoyed it and kept to them selves.

T-Mobile and Verizon We used Starlink for internet.

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Reviewed Jun. 1, 2021

Clean, friendly, quiet

Tent-camped at a walk-in site on S-loop (away from water). Gatehouse attendants were super friendly. Free shower house was clean and serviced regularly. Other loops a bit more busy but seemed nice enough.

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Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Feb. 13, 2021

Beautiful Site

I camped in my tent here the last day of January and was very happy with the site. I was the only person who stayed the night and had an awesome time roaming the grounds in evening and morning! There was some snow and the ground and tons of tracks from wildlife when I woke in the morning. It was a beautiful and quiet place to spend a night. Can’t say enough good things about my experience.

Reviewed Aug. 12, 2020

Beautiful place

There’s a beach, fishing and boating. Great for groups and families. Bathrooms are well kept. The campsites are gravel and you have to back in to get the power and water. Phone connection is iffy but honestly you don’t need it. The views of the lake are great and each site has a fire pit and table. Great place.

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Great place

I think this campground is located on the only lake In Kansas. Very windy. Nights are Gorgeous. Showers and bathrooms on site. Located 10 mins from I-70

Reviewed Aug. 1, 2020

Rolling Hills and Lake Views

With rolling green grassy hills and lake views, this is a pretty campground. The sites are spaced nicely and have tidy gravel drives. Bathrooms are clean. This was a great place to stop for a night while passing through. We have a tiny teardrop style trailer and a tent and we stayed on site E75. We were comfortable and enjoyed our stay.

  • Review photo of Minooka Park by Kristin  K., August 1, 2020
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2020

Not the campsite for tents

WINDY, WINDY, WINDY!!!!! This campsite is NOT for tents! We arrived hoping to cook and hang out on the lake but the 18mph winds had us huddled near the car as a winds shield. We had to eat sandwiches out of the cooler since anything not nailed down was gone! We even moved the car to help shield the tents as I thought the tent poles might break. If you are in an RV you could enjoy the view from the protection of the RV. Otherwise, keep driving.....

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Minooka Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Minooka Park has 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Minooka Park?

    Minooka Park allows vehicles up to 107 feet.

  • Does Minooka Park have wifi?

    No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Minooka Park does not have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Minooka Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is good.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Minooka Park?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Minooka Park. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Minooka Park, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

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    There are 147 campsites at Minooka Park and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts