Longview
Perry Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PERRY, KS, KS
Price: From $50 per night
Price range: $50–$125 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Longview Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest, offering peaceful, family-oriented camping. Longview offers families the chance to camp together in a group camp setting overlooking the lake. Longview Campground is known as a quiet, family-oriented destination.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/longview to be notified when sites open up.
Longview Campground sits on Perry Lake in Kansas forest, offering peaceful family-oriented camping with excellent fishing and sailing opportunities. The location provides access to one of the best disc golf courses in Kansas.
Wildlife alert: Deer ticks and spiders present in trail areas. Bald Eagles, Hooded Mergansers, and various snake species (Speckled Kingsnake, Western Milksnake, Western Worm Snake) documented in the area.
Insider tips for Longview: Only 2 sites available — book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Disc golf course best played September through April for fewer trees Verify hookup availability before booking; most sites have no hookups Perry Lake highly regarded for sailing, but all boating types welcome
Skip Longview if: Seeking sites with RV hookups; campground advertises no hookups at most sites. Traveling outside May-October; campground operates seasonally. Concerned about ticks and spiders; reviewers report significant presence on trails.
Best time to visit Longview: September-October — End of operating season; disc golf course best played with less foliage; cooler temperatures. May-June — Beginning of operating season; good for fishing and water activities.
Nearby campgrounds: Old Town (PERRY, KS), Slough Creek (PERRY, KS), Rock Creek (Ks) (PERRY, KS), Perry (PERRY, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Longview
Cell signal at Longview (PERRY, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 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.
Longview Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest, offering peaceful, family-oriented camping. Longview offers families the chance to camp together in a group camp setting overlooking the lake. Longview Campground is known as a quiet, family-oriented destination.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryOnly 2 sites available
book early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Disc golf course best played September through April for fewer trees
Verify hookup availability before booking; most sites have no hookups
Perry Lake highly regarded for sailing, but all boating types welcome
End of operating season; disc golf course best played with less foliage; cooler temperatures
Beginning of operating season; good for fishing and water activities
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
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Getting there →
From Perry, Kansas, go 8 miles north on Ferguson road, then 2 miles west on 86th street and follow signs to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Perry Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Perry Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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