Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
Lucas Park
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 96
- Hookups
- 71 electric, 18 with water, 22 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 148 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,683 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Wilson Lake
- Nearest town
- SYLVAN GROVE
- Address
- 4860 OUTLET BLVD., SYLVAN GROVE, KS, 67481
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
96 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lucas Park Campground is located on the north side of Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas.
Recreation
Boating is the most popular pastime on the lake, with plenty of room for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing and more.
Populations of many game fish species have been enhanced by a stocking program conducted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Walleye, Large and Smallmouth bass can be found in abundance in the lake, as well as White bass, Striped bass, and channel and flathead catfish.
Several trails are available to visitors, including the Bur Oak Nature Trail, a 3/4-mile nature walk located adjacent to Sylvan Park. The Rocktown Hiking Trail, located in the western part of Lucas Park, is a 3-mile loop trail situated in a 305-acre wildlife area. Massive red sandstone rock formations rise 15 to 30 feet above the ground and give the visual impression of a city skyline, giving it the name Rocktown. Trail brochures are available at the trail entrance.
Wilson Lake also offers hunting opportunities for a variety of game animals, including pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl and rabbit.
Facilities
Lucas Park Campground offers 98 modern campsites, including a large group site that offers 15 campsites with electric and water hookups and a large group shelter.
Campsites offer sweeping views of the lake and access to hiking trails, a boat ramp and fishing dock.
Natural Features
Wilson lake, known as the "clearest lake in Kansas," is located in the Smoky Hills of North Central Kansas--a rolling landscape of hills, buttes and hazy valleys.
Also known as Post Rock Country, the area contains thousands of miles of stone fenceposts and buildings that have been constructed out of the area's local limestone.
This and other unique geologic formations and mixed grass prairie lands provide an excellent scenic backdrop for recreation around the lake.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors may enjoy exploring other recreation areas around the lake, such as Sylvan and Minooka Parks as well as Wilson State Park, located on the south side of the lake.
The nearby town of Lucas is known for its unique artistic spirit and attractions, while the town of Wilson and other close by communities offer visitors a rich historical heritage to explore.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 22° | -18° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 26° | -16° | 80° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 37° | 15° | 84° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 45° | 26° | 91° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 57° | 43° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 91° | 70° | 51° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 73° | 60° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 70° | 60° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 65° | 43° | 97° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 48° | 28° | 89° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 40° | 10° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 28° | 14° | 74° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Sylvan Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 2 mi · 27 sites
- Wilson State Park · Kansas State Parks · 3 mi · 208 sites
- Minooka Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 3 mi · 147 sites
- Lincoln City RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 21 mi · 6 sites
- Hoisington RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 33 mi · 12 sites
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