Rock Creek (Ks)
Perry Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: PERRY, KS, KS
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$50 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (162 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rock Creek Campground is situated on the south end of Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest. CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am Friday/Saturday nights and the entirety of holiday weekends. An exit lane is provided with one way traffic only.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rock-creek-ks to be notified when sites open up.
Rock Creek Campground sits on the south end of Perry Lake in lush Kansas forest and is highly regarded for its beautiful, well-maintained grounds and spacious lots with excellent views. Campers consistently praise it as a wonderful destination for outdoor recreation with clean facilities and quiet atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: American Beaver, Western Worm Snake, and various birds including Ring-billed Gull and Red-breasted Nuthatch documented in the area.
Insider tips for Rock Creek (Ks): Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Choose site 65 on the peninsula for best views according to camper feedback Arrive before 10pm on Friday/Saturday nights as park gates close at 10pm with no late entrance allowed
Skip Rock Creek (Ks) if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You want walkable restroom access — restrooms are not within walking distance for much of the campground. You're sensitive to insects — bug activity reported as very bad by some campers.
Best time to visit Rock Creek (Ks): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only; Perry Lake is known as one of the best sailing lakes in the region..
Nearby campgrounds: Slough Creek (PERRY, KS), Perry (PERRY, KS), Longview (PERRY, KS), Old Town (PERRY, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rock Creek (Ks)
Cell signal at Rock Creek (Ks) (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 · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Rock Creek Campground is situated on the south end of Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest. CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am Friday/Saturday nights and the entirety of holiday weekends. An exit lane is provided with one way traffic only.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a popular federal campground with limited availability
Choose site 65 on the peninsula for best views according to camper feedback
Arrive before 10pm on Friday/Saturday nights as park gates close at 10pm with no late entrance allowed
Campground operates seasonally during these months only; Perry Lake is known as one of the best sailing lakes in the region.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Perry, Kansas, take Highway 24 west to KS-237. Continue north for about 3 miles, then turn east on Rock Creek Park Road 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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