Established Camping
Rock Creek (KS)
About
US Army Corps of Engineers
Perry Lake
Overview
Rock Creek Campground is situated on the south end of Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest.CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am Friday/Saturday nights and the entirety of holiday weekends. An exit lane is provided with one way traffic only. No late entrance will be allowed and only Park Staff or Emergency Personnel will be permitted through the gate after 10pm.
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. A scenic road follows the shoreline along the length of the campground, offering sweeping views of the lake.
Facilities
Rock Creek Campground offers 80 spacious campsites. Primitive camping is offered at a-loop in Peninsula, Big Rock, and the walk-in only area-Edwardsville Loop. A large reserveable group picnic shelter and playground make the area ideal for large parties or family functions.
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 surrounded by the lake on one side and a dense canopy of forest on the other, making it ideal for those wishing to enjoy the best of both environments.
Nearby Attractions
For hikers, the nearby 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. Perry Lake is a short drive from Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City--each offering their own array of unique shopping, dining, and attractions.
contact_info
This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (785) 597-5144.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiPoor
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Beautiful views, amazing staff!
This campground is beautiful. You can view the lake from just about every spot. The facilities are well cared for and the volunteer staff is amazing.
Nice weekend getaway
We enjoyed this campground. Facilities were nice and well maintained. Sites were level and access to water
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Great views with a decent site
Second time staying at Rock Creek Campground, peninsula b. Loved the view on the way in and at camp, as the sites are mostly surrounded by water.
Bathroom access is a bit of a walk, but if you have hookups, some of the sites have electric and water, with a sanitary dump easily accessed from just outside the campground.
Finding it can be a bit tricky, but if you slow down and look for the camping area jutting into the water, with the bathrooms near the road, good chance you're there. Camp hosts were awesome to deal with, and the grounds are well kept.
There is a playground for the young ones that's in great condition with decent options to play on.
This is going to become a regular campground for us. Loved it every time.
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Location
Rock Creek (KS) is located in Kansas
Directions
From Perry, Kansas, take Highway 24 west to KS-237. Continue north for about 3 miles, then turn east on Rock Creek Park Road and follow signs to the campground.
Address
10419 PERRY PARK DRIVE
Perry, KS 66073-9717
Coordinates
39.1208333 N
95.4541667 W