Lake access defines Wellington Lake East Rec Area, where campers can launch boats or fish directly from their sites. This municipal campground provides electric hookups, restrooms with showers, and a dump station for RV travelers passing through central Kansas. Sites sit close to the water's edge with minimal landscaping between camping areas and the lake.
The facility serves as a practical overnight stop for travelers crossing Kansas, offering basic amenities without frills. Wellington Lake West Rec Area sits just across the water for additional camping options. Road access is straightforward, making it accessible for larger RVs needing hookups and dump services.
Description
Camping shall be permitted in those parts of the lake which are designated, marked and posted. Primitive camping will be permitted in areas designated but will not be permitted in camping areas serviced by electricity. No advance reservations will be made. Any person desiring to set up camp shall first pay the Lake Supervisor the appropriate camping fee. No camp site may be occupied by the same person or member of that person's household, nor shall a recreational vehicle be parked on a campsite for more than thirty (30) days. After the lapse of five (5) days following the end of the thirty (30) consecutive day period, that same person and members of his/her household may again occupy the same camp site if available. No camper or other person shall make any connection to water outlets for a period longer than necessary to fill water tanks or storage facilities on the trailer, mobile home, camper or recreational vehicle. Only vehicles using electrical outlets provided for campers shall be parked at such outlets. Any other vehicle parked near the electrical outlets will be required to pay camping fees for the additional vehicle. No 30 amp electrical adapters shall be plugged into or used in 15 amp outlets. Shelter houses shall not be used for camping, nor shall any electric outlets in shelter houses be used to supply electrical power to trailers, mobile homes, campers or other recreational vehicles. No trailer, mobile home, or other recreational vehicle shall be parked in boat ramp areas. During cold weather, public restrooms will be closed and not available for use. Campers using the recreation area during this time must provide their own restroom facilities.
Fee Info
Camping Fees:
Resident Primitive Camping With Permit/Per Day = $3.00 Camping With Use Of Electricity With Permit/Per Day = $7.00
Non-Resident Primitive Camping With Permit/Per Day = $4.00 Camping With Use Of Electricity With Permit/Per Day = $10.00
Resident Thirty (30) consecutive days camping with electricity = $185.00
Non-Resident Thirty (30) consecutive days camping with electricity = $275.00
Camping Club Rate is $8.00 per day minimum 10 units and maximum 3 days.
Campers using electric space heaters will be charged an additional $2.00 Per Day plus the above camping fees.
"Day" shall mean any period of twenty four (24) consecutive hours, or any part of such period.
NO camping will be allowed from December 1 through January 31.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsWellington Lake East Rec Area is located in Kansas near Haysville
Coordinates
37.21600006 N
97.52000028 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 6 usersLast on 5/26/26
- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
Drive Time
- 50 min from Wichita, KS
- 1 hr 18 min from Enid, OK
- 1 hr 55 min from Oklahoma City, OK
- 2 hrs 21 min from Tulsa, OK
