Dispersed camping along the shoreline of this 104-acre fishing lake gives tent campers direct water access without designated sites or facilities. The Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks manages the area primarily for fishing, with camping allowed as an overnight option for anglers. One recent visitor found a quiet spot along the water on a Wednesday evening, noting minimal activity from other campers positioned farther away.
The lake sits within a rural setting where campers can expect basic conditions and should come prepared with their own water and waste disposal plans. For those planning extended stays in the region, places to camp around Toronto provide additional options with more developed amenities.
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Map & DirectionsWoodson State Fishing Lake is located in Kansas near Toronto
Coordinates
37.79195009 N
95.84239883 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 1 hr 30 min from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr 35 min from Wichita, KS
- 1 hr 44 min from Lawrence, KS
- 2 hrs 3 min from Joplin, MO






