Old Town
Perry Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PERRY, KS, KS
Price: From $12 per night
Price range: $12–$19 per night
Rating: 3.8 out of 5 (102 reviews)
Season: May through October
***WATER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE DURING THE NON-PEAK SEASON. WATER AT ALL CAMPSITES, SHOWER BUILDINGS AND DUMPSTATIONS WILL BE TURNED OFF. VAULT RESTROOMS WILL BE AVAILBLE IN BOTH THE CAMPGROUND AND THE BOATRAMP.*** DUE TO FLOODING DAMAGES, OLD TOWN PARK WILL BE PARTIALLY CLOSED.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/old-town to be notified when sites open up.
Old Town Campground is situated near the north end of Perry Lake and is popular with those who enjoy fishing and peaceful, quiet camping. Google reviewers praised the decent site separation and beautiful water views.
Wildlife alert: Timber Rattlesnake and Speckled Kingsnake present in the area. Also American White Pelican, Ring-billed Gull, Summer Tanager, Common Goldeneye, and Red Fox.
Insider tips for Old Town: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring self-contained RV or plan for vault restrooms; no hookups at most sites Visit during peak season (May-October) to access water at campsites and shower buildings
Skip Old Town if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require shade — reviewers noted zero shade at the campground. You're visiting outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed and water will not be available.
Best time to visit Old Town: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Peak season — Water availability limited to peak season; non-peak season has water shut off at campsites, showers, and dump stations.
Nearby campgrounds: Longview (PERRY, KS), Slough Creek (PERRY, KS), Rock Creek (Ks) (PERRY, KS), Perry (PERRY, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Old Town
Cell signal at Old Town (PERRY, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- 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.
***WATER WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE DURING THE NON-PEAK SEASON. WATER AT ALL CAMPSITES, SHOWER BUILDINGS AND DUMPSTATIONS WILL BE TURNED OFF. VAULT RESTROOMS WILL BE AVAILBLE IN BOTH THE CAMPGROUND AND THE BOATRAMP.*** DUE TO FLOODING DAMAGES, OLD TOWN PARK WILL BE PARTIALLY CLOSED.
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
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring self-contained RV or plan for vault restrooms; no hookups at most sites
Visit during peak season (May-October) to access water at campsites and shower buildings
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Water availability limited to peak season; non-peak season has water shut off at campsites, showers, and dump stations
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Ozawkie, Kansas, travel 1.5 miles east on KS-92 and follow signs to the campground.
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 — Perry Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Perry Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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