Within Wilson Recreation Area, Lucas - Wilson Reservoir operates as an Army Corps of Engineers campground providing year-round access to Lake Umatilla. Campers reach the 84-site facility via a long access road that leads down to the water's edge. The campground divides into two sections, with some sites offering water views and a mix of pull-through and back-in configurations on gravel pads.
Sites include electric and water hookups accommodating RVs up to 60 feet, plus standard amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. Two bathroom facilities with showers serve the campground, along with a dump station and newer playground equipment. For additional camping options in the area, campers can explore places to camp around Sylvan Grove. The facility allows pets and offers multiple access methods including boat-in options for water-based arrivals.
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Location
Public CampgroundLucas - Wilson Reservoir is located in Kansas
Coordinates
38.96900041 N
98.50300036 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 34 min from Manhattan, KS
- 2 hrs 1 min from Wichita, KS
- 2 hrs 11 min from Topeka, KS
- 2 hrs 35 min from Grand Island, NE
