Slough Creek
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 (286 reviews)
Season: May through October
Slough Creek Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest. As the largest and most popular recreation area at the lake, Slough Creek is an ideal destination for family camping trips. CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am on Friday and Saturday nights and the entirety of holiday weekends.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/slough-creek to be notified when sites open up.
Slough Creek is the largest and most popular recreation area at Perry Lake, ideal for family camping trips with diverse activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and biking. Google reviewers consistently praise the experience, with a 4.5/5 rating from 217 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles present in the area; also Western Worm Snake and Dekay's Brownsnake.
Insider tips for Slough Creek: Book early — this is a popular federal campground. Plan arrival before 10pm Friday and Saturday nights; gates close 10pm-10am and all day during holiday weekends. Bathrooms are well-maintained according to camper reviews.
Skip Slough Creek if: You need full RV hookups — most sites have no hookups, suitable only for self-contained RVs.. You plan to arrive after 10pm on Friday or Saturday nights or during holiday weekends..
Best time to visit Slough Creek: May-October — Official operating season for the campground..
Nearby campgrounds: Perry (PERRY, KS), Rock Creek (Ks) (PERRY, KS), Longview (PERRY, KS), Old Town (PERRY, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Slough Creek
Cell signal at Slough Creek (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.
Slough Creek Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest. As the largest and most popular recreation area at the lake, Slough Creek is an ideal destination for family camping trips. CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am on Friday and Saturday nights and the entirety of holiday weekends.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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 popular federal campground.
Plan arrival before 10pm Friday and Saturday nights; gates close 10pm-10am and all day during holiday weekends.
Bathrooms are well-maintained according to camper reviews.
Official operating season for the campground.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Highway 24 in Perry, Kansas, take Ferguson Road north for 7 miles, then turn onto Slough Creek Road and follow signs to the campground.
Campground entrance
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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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