Damsite - Fall River Lake
Fall River Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: FALL RIVER, KS, KS
Price: From $6 per night
Price range: $6–$100 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (68 reviews)
Season: May through October
Fall River Dam is located on Fall River, a tributary of the Verdigris River, in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.Rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys sheltered by limestone-capped ridges surround Fall Lake. The lake is about a mile wide at the damsite and stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): weak signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing
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Federal campground on Fall River Lake offering 33 sites with fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, and drinking water. Popular for fishing (white bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish) and water sports including boating, swimming, and water skiing.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, Eastern Wood-Pewee, Dickcissel, Cliff Swallow, Eastern Collared Lizard, Three-toed Box Turtle, Western Ratsnake
Insider tips for Damsite - Fall River Lake: Book early — federal campground fills up quickly Bring leveling blocks but note some sites are naturally level Enter from correct side of river — bridge between sections is out; follow signs for proper access No hookups available — suitable for self-contained RVs only
Skip Damsite - Fall River Lake if: You need RV hookups (full hookups not available at most sites). You prefer year-round camping (seasonal May-October only). You require hot water facilities (availability uncertain).
Best time to visit Damsite - Fall River Lake: May through October — Official operating season for the campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Whitehall Bay (FALL RIVER, KS), 160 Horse Camp (KS), Cherryvale Horse Camp (KS), Timber Hill Park (Parsons, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Damsite - Fall River Lake
Cell signal at Damsite - Fall River Lake (FALL RIVER, KS): weak overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Fall River Dam is located on Fall River, a tributary of the Verdigris River, in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.Rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys sheltered by limestone-capped ridges surround Fall Lake. The lake is about a mile wide at the damsite and stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
federal campground fills up quickly
Bring leveling blocks but note some sites are naturally level
Enter from correct side of river
bridge between sections is out; follow signs for proper access
No hookups available
suitable for self-contained RVs only
Official operating season for the campground
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From US HWY 400, turn left (north) at mile marker 344 (Z 50 Rd) 0.09 miles, turn right (east) 2.4 miles, turn right (south) at entrance to park.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Fall River Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Fall River Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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