Perry State Park Campground is nestled along the shores of Perry Lake at an elevation of 891 feet. The park spans over 1,597 acres with several camping loops offering different levels of amenities. Winter temperatures can drop below freezing, while summer highs typically reach into the 90s with moderate humidity. Train tracks run near some camping areas, affecting the noise level at certain locations.
What to Do
Boating opportunities: Perry Lake offers 11,600 acres of water for recreation. Multiple boat ramps provide easy access for kayaks, canoes, and motorized vessels. One visitor at Perry State Park Campground noted, "Wonderful pull through spots, great views, and closer to the boat ramp!"
Hiking trails: Trails wind through wooded areas with varying difficulty levels. At Weston Bend State Park Campground, a camper praised the "amazing hiking trail system within the park! Even one paved trail!"
Fishing spots: Multiple designated fishing areas around Perry Lake and surrounding parks. The water levels fluctuate seasonally, affecting fishing conditions. A visitor at Pomona State Park mentioned, "Started the weekend off with a work camp trip here. After everyone left I moved to a few non shore power site down by the water. Beautiful view, with a quiet serene feel."
What Campers Like
Shaded sites: Many campgrounds offer tree coverage for summer heat relief. At Pomona State Park Campground, one visitor commented, "The campground here is covered in trees, Awesome. We're in a Montana high country 384br, 41' fifth wheel. Its a beautiful park, right on Pomona lake."
Clean facilities: Regularly maintained restrooms and shower houses. A camper at Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA remarked, "The staff is very nice, the camp is clean the bathrooms are clean the laundry is clean the pool is clean overall a very pleasant little camp."
Waterfront views: Premium sites with direct lake access. At Perry State Park, one visitor shared, "Perry State Park is well maintained and manicured park. The primitive sites and RV sites are extremely close (especially the RV sites) other than that they have dedicated hammock sites!"
What You Should Know
Train noise: Some campgrounds experience frequent train traffic throughout the night. A Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA visitor warned, "This is a good KOA but the trains run ALL NIGHT long. I only go to KOA if I am camping with the kids."
Site spacing: Campgrounds vary in how close sites are positioned. A camper at Russell Crites Primitive — Hillsdale State Park observed, "Full-hookup sites don't have any tree coverage, but the electric/water sites near the lake are very cozy."
Seasonal challenges: Weather conditions affect camping experience throughout the year. At Pomona State Park, one camper noted, "We stayed in one of the campgrounds with undesignated primitive spots. Found a nice place to park right on the lake. It was super quiet, being winter. Not too many primitive campers out."
Tips for Camping with Families
Playgrounds available: Multiple parks feature dedicated play areas for children. At Smiths Fork Recreation Area Camping, a visitor shared, "Great place to get off the highway and spend the night. Other campers are very friendly. Really enjoyed the park."
Swimming areas: Designated beaches with varying facilities. A Perry State Park camper mentioned, "We had a wonderful stay! Wonderful pull through spots, great views, and closer to the boat ramp!"
Kid-friendly activities: Structured programs at some parks during peak season. One Kansas City West-Lawrence KOA visitor explained, "It is worth the price if only because of the clean bathrooms and kid friendly activities."
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Electric services range from 30 to 50 amp depending on location. At Smiths Fork Recreation Area, a visitor noted, "Smith's Fork is the only one (so far) that offers Electric (30 & 50 amp), Water (2) and Sewer at every campsite. At just $30 per day it is a steal!"
Site levelness: Some parks have more level sites than others. A Pomona State Park visitor mentioned, "Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn't solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left and right of us."
Dump station access: Most parks provide dump stations, though locations vary. At Perry State Park, a camper observed, "Like most state parks no sewer hookups but easy access to dump station."
