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Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park

Buffalo Grass at Wilson State Park is located near Sylvan Grove, Kansas, and offers camping near Wilson Lake. The terrain consists of open grasslands and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby attractions include Wilson Lake, known for fishing and boating, and the Rocktown Natural Area, which features unique rock formations.

Description

State Park

Wilson Lake

Located along the Post Rock Scenic Byway about 5 miles north of I-70, west of K-232

Located in the heart of the Smoky Hills, Wilson State Park is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the state. Wilson Reservoir features a rugged shoreline punctuated by scenic cliffs and rocky outcrops. The park and surrounding wildlife area offer the opportunity to view and photograph deer, pheasant, waterfowl, songbirds, and furbearers.

Wilson Reservoir offers excellent white bass and striped bass angling. The Cedar Trail in the Otoe area is a one-mile loop with a concrete surface and is great for a leisurely, low-stress walk. The 24.5-mile long Switchgrass Bike Trail is popular with mountain bikers to pursue this challenging activity.

Wilson Wildlife Area is located on the upper end of 9,000 acre Wilson Reservoir. The 8,069-acre public hunting area is made up of 5,000 acres of rugged rolling hills of native prairie, approximately 2,000 acres of cropland, and 1,000 acres of riparian timber along the Saline River, Cedar Creek, Turkey Creek, and Elm Creek. The area has a waterfowl refuge that was established in 1996.

The park offers both utility and primitive camping. Utility sites are open year-round. Water hookups and shower buildings are available April through September. Frost-free water hydrants and several toilets are open through the winter. For RV users, the park has three dump stations - two in Hell Creek and one in Otoe. Selected sites can be reserved for a fee through the park office or reserveamerica.com. Available on a firstcome, first-serve basis, these sites are reservable starting mid-December for the following year

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Location

Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park is located in Kansas

Detail location of campground

Address

3 State Park Road
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481

Coordinates

38.92204151 N
98.50651182 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Available
  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
    Good

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Dispersed
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Showers
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Aug. 27, 2020

Two Wonderful Stays

We recently camped at the Buffalo Grass campground, not once, but twice on a roadtrip. Both times were very different, but extremely enjoyable in different ways. Our first stay was Friday, August 14th. Being a Friday, there were quite a few people at the campground. We showed up a little before 8 and began the self check-in process, which was simple and very convenient, considering we showed up after the office had closed. It was only $18 for the night at a primitive campsite. We found a space tucked nicely into the trees to afford privacy. The lake was only about a minute walk, and if you don't mind a little climb down some rocks, swimming is allowed. The first night we got hit with a beautiful thunderstorm for about an hour. It may have rained, but it was worth it to see the storm. Our second visit was on Tuesday, August 25, and that time, we had literally the whole peninsula to ourselves... not a single other tent or car, and the weather was incredible. If we ever make our way back through Kansas, we'll definitely be stopping here again. It was easily one of our favorite campsites in the entirety of our three-week journey.

  • Review photo of Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park by Steve P., August 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park by Steve P., August 27, 2020
  • Review photo of Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park by Steve P., August 27, 2020
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park has 30 amp electric hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park?

    Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park allows vehicles up to 30 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is good.