Perry
Perry Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PERRY, KS, KS
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
Perry Park is a recreational day use area, situated near the dam on the south end of Perry Lake.Perry Park is located next to a marina and the lake information center, and features a reservable picnic shelters, making it ideal for a large party or family function. Perry Lake Dam was completed in 1969 to help with flood control for the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Today, the lake boasts 159 miles of shoreline and 12,000 surface acres of water, creating countless recreational activities for vi
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, Fishing
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Perry Lake has a reputation as one of the best sailing lakes in the region with excellent fishing for walleye, crappie, catfish, and bass. The park offers scenic hiking trails and family-friendly outdoor recreation at an affordable $30/night rate.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Red Fox, Red-tailed Hawk, and Western Worm Snake present in the area.
Insider tips for Perry: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand. Bring leveling boards for lake-facing sites as they are deceptively uneven. Larger RVs may struggle with park roads — call ahead if you have a big rig.
Skip Perry if: You need hookups — no hookups available at sites.. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only.. You have a large RV — roads not suitable for larger rigs..
Best time to visit Perry: May-October — Park operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Slough Creek (PERRY, KS), Rock Creek (Ks) (PERRY, KS), Longview (PERRY, KS), Old Town (PERRY, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Perry
Cell signal at Perry (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 · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Perry Park is a recreational day use area, situated near the dam on the south end of Perry Lake.Perry Park is located next to a marina and the lake information center, and features a reservable picnic shelters, making it ideal for a large party or family function. Perry Lake Dam was completed in 1969 to help with flood control for the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Today, the lake boasts 159 miles of shoreline and 12,000 surface acres of water, creating countless recreational activities for visitors, and earning it the nickname "paradise on the plains." The park is surrounded by the lake and a beach on one side offering plenty of access to the shoreline.Several popular trails, including the 29-mile Perry Hiking Trail, are located nearby, along with a public marina.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand.
Bring leveling boards for lake-facing sites as they are deceptively uneven.
Larger RVs may struggle with park roads
call ahead if you have a big rig.
Park operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Highway 24 in Perry, Kansas, take Ferguson Road north for 3 miles, then turn west onto 43rd street and follow signs into the park.
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- 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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