Sylvan Park
Wilson Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SYLVAN GROVE, KS, KS
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$20 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (105 reviews)
Season: May through October
Sylvan Park Campground is located below the dam at Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas. A few campsites overlook the Saline River exiting the dam, while a handful of other sites overlook the Old Saline River channel.Boating is the most popular pastime on the lake, with plenty of room for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing and more. The high salinity content of the Saline River makes drinking and irrigation difficult without special treatment, but it aids the stock
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/sylvan-park to be notified when sites open up.
Sylvan Park is a clean, well-maintained Corps of Engineers campground below Wilson Lake dam with level gravel sites, concrete picnic tables, fire rings, and excellent boating and water sports opportunities. Campers consistently praise its cleanliness, spacious sites, and quiet atmosphere.
Wildlife alert: Texas Horned Lizard, Ornate Box Turtle, Coachwhip, Northern Harrier, Barred Owl, and Red-winged Blackbird documented in the area.
Insider tips for Sylvan Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Self-pay envelopes available at entrance Some non-electric sites may be free during shoulder seasons Water fill and dump station available on-site
Skip Sylvan Park if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites, suitable for self-contained RVs only. You're visiting outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer electric/water hookups — Google reviews mention some sites have these but verify before booking.
Best time to visit Sylvan Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Lucas Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS), Minooka Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS), Venango Park (MARQUETTE, KS), Riverside (Ks) (MARQUETTE, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Sylvan Park
Cell signal at Sylvan Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 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.
Sylvan Park Campground is located below the dam at Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas. A few campsites overlook the Saline River exiting the dam, while a handful of other sites overlook the Old Saline River channel.Boating is the most popular pastime on the lake, with plenty of room for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing and more. The high salinity content of the Saline River makes drinking and irrigation difficult without special treatment, but it aids the stocking of ocean-native Striped Bass, which have been known to reach enormous sizes in Wilson Lake.
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
Self-pay envelopes available at entrance
Some non-electric sites may be free during shoulder seasons
Water fill and dump station available on-site
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Interstate 70, north of Wilson, Kansas, take exit 206 and turn north onto Highway 232. Continue for 8 miles, then turn right onto Highway 181 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 — Wilson Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Wilson Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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