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.

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

Buffalo Grass — Wilson State Park

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This is a busy lake campground but we were very pleased with camping here! The tent sites on Buffalograss section provide a fire ring and a table, they are spaced apart and offer waterfront views. The other campgrounds and boat ramp are close, so it isn't too quiet, but it is a wonderful spot nonetheless. Also, I must note there were some 24miles of mountain bike trails nearby and that was fantastic for us.

Great Waterfront Tent Sites 

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.

Two Wonderful Stays

Stayed two nights at Wilson State Park on our way from Georgia to Alaska. We were so pleasantly surprised! Several campsites to choose from, each offering different (but equally beautiful) views &amp; amenities. Tons of hiking and biking trails. We camped in November so some of the bathrooms were closed but there was one open bathroom facility that was drivable with hot showers. Only con was the showers were push button style so somewhat of an inconvenience. We arrived late, which was not a problem. There were no gates and we were able to check-in and pay the following day. All in all, a fantastic experience and we would definitely return!

Fantastic site for the active camper!

We've camped at Wilson State Park three times now on eastbound road trips and I can't recommend it enough! There are sheltered sites on green lawns where tent campers can spend a quiet night. Trees provide shelter from wind and thunder storms. Depending on where you camp you can walk to swim in the reservoir. And the Switchgrass MTB is surprisingly fun! Just be careful to let it dry out before you ride since that wet sand can wreak havok on your drive train. I've only camped at Wilson on weekdays and it's never crowded.

Great Camping a Few Miles Off the Interstate 

Are you traveling i-70 in the middle of Kansas and just wanted a place to take a break and enjoy nature and a lake?  Perhaps an overnight stay?  Then this is a great place to come to relax and unwind. The campsites were spread apart nicely so not crowded with the neighbors.

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