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COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park

COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park, near Perry, Kansas, is a spacious campground that offers a mix of relaxation and outdoor fun. With sites nestled among mature trees and some right by the water, it’s a great place to kick back and enjoy nature.

The campground features clean facilities and well-maintained gravel pads, making it easy to set up camp. Many visitors have noted the great access to boat ramps, perfect for those looking to hit the water. As one camper mentioned, “Great camping. Large sites. Wonderful lake access.”

If you’re into water activities, this spot has you covered with grassy areas for kids to play and plenty of opportunities for swimming and kayaking. While some campers have pointed out that the bathrooms could use a little work, the overall atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Whether you're just passing through or planning a longer stay, COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park is a nice choice for a camping adventure.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Overview

Slough Creek Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest. As the largest and most popular recreation area at the lake, Slough Creek is an ideal destination for family camping trips.CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am on Friday and 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 though 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. For hikers, the 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. The Slough Creek trailhead for the Perry Lake Trail is located on-site. There is also a short loop trail through the Slough Creek Area called the Thunder Ridge Trail with the trailhead just outside the main campground gate. The Thunder Ridge Trail is approximately 2.5 miles and offers a diverse array of terrain and scenery in such a short trail.

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

Perry Lake is a short drive from Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City--each with their own array of shopping, dining, and attractions.

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Location

COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park is located in Kansas

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Directions

From Highway 24 in Perry, Kansas, take Ferguson Road north for 7 miles, then turn onto Slough Creek Road and follow signs to the campground.

Address

10419 Perry Park Dr
Perry, KS 66073

Coordinates

39.13472078 N
95.43056075 W

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Reviewed Sep. 11, 2022

Bur oaks

We want the camp sites back that was closer to the water B-8 and 8-9. We have been camping there for 15 years and would like to see them back.

Sitewe just got done camping on B-10on 9/11/22
Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park by michelle , September 11, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 20, 2021

Clean and spacious, but not spectacular

Stayed here on a Sunday night as just passing through. Campsite was generally clean except previous campers left food on the ground. In Montana we call that bear chum. Generally the area was clean and campsites were gravel and level. We stayed in one with electrical hookups, but there are dry camping options. We were glad we were not there over the weekend as our neighbors said it can be pretty loud even though the campsites are pretty dispersed. Bathrooms clean. I had wanted to drop the SUP in but too windy. I would have also had to walk through heavy brush to drop in, probably better locations around the lake. Overall a safe and clean place to overnight. If your into water activity like boating it’s probably a fun place. There are grassy areas for kids to play. Compared to Montana I would give it 3 stars, but for the middle of Kansas maybe 4 stars. Probably prettier places in the flint hills.

Site0900 south
Month of VisitSeptember
Reviewed Aug. 7, 2020

Been a GO TO for years

Slough creek at Lake Perry is an Army Corps of Engineers campsite that has spread out sites with lots of mature trees. Some sites very near the water. Great access to boat ramps as well. Gravel pads are generally fairly level.

  • Review photo of COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park by Steve B., August 7, 2020
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2018

Great campground

Great camping. Large sites. Wonderful lake access. Bathrooms need some work. Automatic motion sensor lights, that you actually have to step into the dark to activate.

Site36 and 34
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park by Jolie C., August 26, 2018
Reviewed Aug. 11, 2018

Right on water

Great campground. Made reservations to get spot right on water which is awesome. Nice quiet campgrounds.

Reviewed May. 19, 2018

Long time favorite

Grew up camping here every year for the 4th of July and one of my favorite places to visit when we visit Kansas, this place is amazing, little coves for swimming and kayaking, pontoons and party cove on larger areas, and clean nice campgrounds, with easy lake access all around.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does COE Perry Lake Slough Creek Park have RV hookups?

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