Venango Park
Kanopolis Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MARQUETTE, KS, KS
Price: From $18 per night
Price range: $18–$75 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (209 reviews)
Season: May through October
Venango Park Campground is located on the eastern shores of Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake is on the Smoky Hill River, and is one of the state’s oldest lakes. Many outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting and ATV riding.Venango Park offers a total of 132 faciltites.
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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/venango-park to be notified when sites open up.
Beautiful Corps of Engineers campground on Kanopolis Lake's eastern shores with clean facilities, hot showers, well-maintained grounds, and excellent hiking trails. Google reviewers praise the friendly hosts and spacious sites with amazing lake views.
Wildlife alert: Western Diamond-backed Rattlesnake, Eastern Collared Lizard, and Bullsnake present in area. Northern Cardinal, Warbling Vireo, and Lark Sparrow also documented.
Insider tips for Venango Park: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with limited availability Contact hosts about off-season stays; one reviewer camped before season started with host permission Verizon coverage available at some sites per camper reports
Skip Venango Park if: You need RV hookups — most sites have no electric, water, or sewer connections; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November through April — campground is closed seasonally.
Best time to visit Venango Park: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Riverside (Ks) (MARQUETTE, KS), Sylvan Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS), Lucas Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS), Minooka Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Venango Park
Cell signal at Venango Park (MARQUETTE, 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.
Venango Park Campground is located on the eastern shores of Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake is on the Smoky Hill River, and is one of the state’s oldest lakes. Many outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting and ATV riding.Venango Park offers a total of 132 faciltites.
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 popular federal campground with limited availability
Contact hosts about off-season stays; one reviewer camped before season started with host permission
Verizon coverage available at some sites per camper reports
Campground operates seasonally during these months 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: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the North: Take HWY 140 to HWY 141. Travel south on HWY 141, then 1/2 mile west on Venango Road; look for signs to the park. From the South: Take HWY 4 to HWY 141. Travel north on HWY 141, then 1/2 mile west on Veanago Road; look for stigns to the park.
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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 — Kanopolis Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kanopolis Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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