Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
Rock Creek (Ks)
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 81
- Hookups
- 60 electric, 61 with water, 10 no hookups
- Season
- May 1 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 100 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 951 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Perry Lake
- Nearest town
- PERRY
- Address
- 10419 PERRY PARK DRIVE, PERRY, KS, 66073-9717
- Phone
- 785-597-2180
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking
81 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Rock Creek Campground is situated on the south end of Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest.
CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am Friday/Saturday nights and the entirety of holiday weekends. An exit lane is provided with one way traffic only. No late entrance will be allowed and only Park Staff or Emergency Personnel will be permitted through the gate after 10pm.
Recreation
Perry lake has a reputation for being one of the best sailing lakes in the region; however, boaters of all types will enjoy the many opportunities offered here, whether it's sailing, power boating or canoeing.
Perry Lake offers excellent fishing: White crappie, flathead catfish, walleye, white bass, channel catfish and sauger are in abundance throughout the lake.
In addition to the vast lake, the area has approximately 27,000 acres of public land dedicated to wildlife management: turkey, deer, quail, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel, duck and geese are all found on these federal lands.
A scenic road follows the shoreline along the length of the campground, offering sweeping views of the lake.
Facilities
Rock Creek Campground offers 80 spacious campsites. Primitive camping is offered at a-loop in Peninsula, Big Rock, and the walk-in only area-Edwardsville Loop.
A large reserveable group picnic shelter and playground make the area ideal for large parties or family functions.
Natural Features
Perry Lake Dam was completed in 1969 to help with flood control for the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Today, the lake boasts 159 miles of shoreline and 12,000 surface acres of water, creating countless recreational activities for visitors, and earning it the nickname "paradise on the plains."
The campground is surrounded by the lake on one side and a dense canopy of forest on the other, making it ideal for those wishing to enjoy the best of both environments.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (785) 597-5144.
Nearby Attractions
For hikers, the nearby 29-mile Perry Lake loop trail offers a range of terrain and difficulty from easy, gentle slopes in the south to rugged, varying elevation changes in the north. Perry Lake is a short drive from Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City--each offering their own array of unique shopping, dining, and attractions.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 21° | -19° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 47° | 26° | -14° | 69° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 37° | 7° | 77° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 45° | 28° | 86° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 77° | 60° | 43° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 89° | 70° | 51° | 99° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 72° | 62° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 70° | 60° | 104° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 83° | 66° | 49° | 93° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 49° | 27° | 84° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 40° | 14° | 73° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 30° | 11° | 70° | 9 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.
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