Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
Minooka Park
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 147
- Hookups
- 119 electric, 57 with water, 28 no hookups
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 107 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,562 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · Verizon weak · AT&T 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, Fish Cleaning Station, Hiking, Hunting, Jet Skiing, Swimming, Wildlife Viewing
147 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Minooka Park Campground is located on the south side of Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas.
Named for the Otoe Indian word meaning "Good Earth," this park offers many campsites with scenic lake views and excellent shoreline access.
Recreation
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.
This and many other 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 also available to visitors, including the Prairie Fire Trail, a self-guided interpretive trail. Wilson Lake also offers hunting opportunities for a variety of game animals, including pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl and rabbit.
Facilities
Minooka Park Campground offers 159 reservable modern campsites, along with 12-site group camp area and a large group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 50 guests.
Campsites offer sweeping views of the lake and access to hiking trails and a boat ramp. A sand volleyball court, playground and swimming beach make the area perfect for families.
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 want to explore other nearby recreation areas including Lucas and Sylvan 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 nearby 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 | 40° | 23° | -17° | 61° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 50° | 27° | -15° | 82° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 59° | 37° | 9° | 85° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 73° | 46° | 27° | 92° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 58° | 43° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 92° | 71° | 51° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 93° | 73° | 60° | 105° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 90° | 71° | 61° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 66° | 44° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 48° | 28° | 90° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 59° | 41° | 9° | 78° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 48° | 29° | 15° | 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
- Lucas Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 3 mi · 96 sites
- Wilson State Park · Kansas State Parks · 4 mi · 208 sites
- Sylvan Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 5 mi · 27 sites
- Lincoln City RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 24 mi · 6 sites
- Hoisington RV Park · City, County & Regional Parks · 31 mi · 12 sites
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