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Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park

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**COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY, SUCH AS THE RENTING OF SITES AND RESELLING SAID RESERVATION, IS OCCURRING ON STATE PARK PROPERTY THAT IS AGAINST AGENCY REGULATIONS. KDWPT REGULATION K.A.R. 115-8-19 STATES THAT NO PERSON SHALL ADVERTISE, ENGAGE IN, OR SOLICIT ANY BUSINESS, OR MAKE A CHARGE FOR ANY EVENT OR SERVICE EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED BY THE DEPARTMENT-ON-DEPARTMENT LANDS AND WATERS. PERSONS OR BUSINESSES FOUND TO BE ENGAGING IN THIS ACTIVITY CAN BE TICKETED RESULTING IN A COURT APPEARANCE AND RELATED FINES/COSTS.**

CAMPSITES Holiday Minimum Stay Rule: Memorial Weekend 4 night minimum May 22, 23, 24, 25; July 4th Weekend 3 night minimum July 3, July 4, July 5; Labor Day weekend 3 night minimum Aug 29, Aug 30, Aug 31. CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2025 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 23, 24, 25; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat July 4, 5; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Aug 29, 30, 31. CABIN Holiday Minimum Stay Rule for 2026 holidays are: Memorial Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun May 22, 23, 24; July 4th holiday is Fri/Sat July 3, 4; Labor Day holiday is Fri/Sat/Sun Sept 4,5, 6

Additional tents may require an additional $10.00 per night fee at check-in.

Wheatgrass/Hell Creek at Wilson State Park is near Sylvan Grove, KS, and features flat terrain with grasslands and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s during summer. Nearby attractions include Wilson Lake, which offers opportunities for fishing and boating, and the Rocktown Natural Area, known for its unique rock formations.

Description

Wilson State Park

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 25.5-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. Campgrounds with water available year round are: Big Bluestem, Foxtail, Lovegrass and Wheatgrass in the Hell Creek Area and Goldenrod in the Otoe Area.

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Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park is located in Kansas

Directions

Wilson State Park #3 State Park Rd. Sylvan Grove, KS 67481 Wilson is located 60 miles East of Hays and 55 miles West of Salina on I- 70. Take exit 206 North on I-70 and follow 232 North for 7 miles then West on Shoreline Rd. Cross Hell Creek Bridge, turn at the first right and follow the road to Wilson State Park Office. GPS 38\*54'42.16"N 98\*30'02.95"W

Address

# 3 State Park Road
Sylvan Grove, KS 67481

Coordinates

38.91992026 N
98.51408628 W

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Access

Drive-In
Park next to your site
Hike-In
Backcountry sites.
Boat-In
Sites accessible by watercraft.

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Unknown
Verizon
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AT&T
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T-Mobile
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Site Types

Tent Sites
RV Sites
Standard (Tent/RV)
Group

Features

For Campers

Picnic Table
Reservable
Showers
Electric Hookups
Toilets
Alcohol
Pets
Fires

For Vehicles

Sanitary Dump
Sewer Hookups
Water Hookups
30 Amp Hookups
50 Amp Hookups

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Drive Time

1 hr 37 min from Manhattan
1 hr 37 min from Manhattan
2 hrs 4 min from Wichita
2 hrs 4 min from Wichita
2 hrs 12 min from Topeka
2 hrs 12 min from Topeka
2 hrs 45 min from Grand Island
2 hrs 45 min from Grand Island

Jason F.

Legend

Reviewed May. 3, 2021

Truly A Hidden Gem

This was our second time camping here and we loved it just as much as the first! We stayed on Wheatgrass loop site #57. The sites are huge! This back-in site was easily 50-60ft long. Water and electric hookups were conveniently located and the site was mostly level side to side. And that view! chefs kiss

Now for the downsides, and this isn’t something to fault the park for, but more of a campground etiquette thing: because this site is on the way to both the nearby beach and the trash dumpsters, other campers were constantly walking through our site. Something to be mindful of if you decide to camp on this loop, but it wouldn’t stop me from camping here. We will definitely be back!!

SiteWheatgrass 57

Month of VisitMay

Shannon G.

Legend

Reviewed Oct. 18, 2020

Beautiful lake views

This campground has 51 sites at $21 per night. Each site has electric, water, picnic table, and fire ring. The outside loop sites are pull through with beautiful lake views. The inner loop is back in sites with a view of the lake but nothing like the outside one. This area has few trees for shade and unfortunately no wind break. There is a swimming beach and a small fishing hole for kids. We camped at site 45 and 46 and had a small beach area that we could put our kayaks in. We had a beautiful view of the water and rolling hills. Each time we opened our door we instantly saw the lake and for most of the time it felt as if we were the only ones there. One thing that frustrated us was that the sites were either reserved or said One Day Only and there was no one at the camp host spot, the booth, or the office so we had to keep moving.

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Stephen M.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 5, 2020

Beautiful

Great place to camp for the night or multiple days. We had a great view of the lake. Has a grill/fire pit and a picnic table. Only downside was the bathroom/shower facility. One toilet was clogged and they other did not stop flushing. The showers were ok, just be prepared for only cold water. Other then that I would recommend for the lake/hiking/biking trails. Really easy to find. There’s a gas station about 5-6 miles away that closes at 10pm. Past that about a mile is a grocery store called Wilson Family Foods where I bought some breakfast necessities. Enjoy!

Update

Went to another shower facility and water was great, not too hot, not too cold. All toilets were clean. Highly recommend this place.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park?

Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park allows vehicles up to 35 feet.

Are fires allowed at Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Wheatgrass Hell Creek Area Campground — Wilson State Park?

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

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