Perry

Overview

Perry Park is a recreational day use area, situated near the dam on the south end of Perry Lake. 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.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

785-597-5144

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Perry, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Slough CreekHike · 1.5 mi from campShow on map
• LongviewHike · 4.7 mi from campShow on map
• Perry Lake Trail Slough Creek Bridge TrailheadTrailhead · 1.6 mi from campShow on map
• Perry Lake Trail Slough Creek Park TrailheadTrailhead · 1.7 mi from campShow on map
• Perry State Park Biking & Hiking Trails TrailheadTrailhead · 4.0 mi from campShow on map
• ADT - Kansas - N - Seg 1Hike · 54.5 mi long · Long-distance trail · 13.7 mi from camp

  Kansas Segment 1: Missouri Line to Lawrence. OpenStreetMap

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Mountain biking

• White TrailBike ride · 11.7 mi long · 12.5 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Clinton Lake North Shore Trails Trailhead.

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• Blue TrailBike ride · 7.7 mi long · 12.5 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Clinton Lake North Shore Trails Trailhead.

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• Lawrence River TrailBike ride · 9.7 mi long · 14.6 mi from campShow on map
• Sugar LoopBike ride · 1.5 mi long · 16.4 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route.

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Scenic sights

• The Lessman Farm & TruckhengeViewpoint · 10.8 mi from campShow on map
• Mount OreadPeak · 1,037 ft · 13.9 mi from camp

  Mount Oread is a hill in Lawrence, Kansas, upon which the University of Kansas, and parts of the city of Lawrence, Kansas, are located. Wikipedia

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• Wakarusa River FallsWaterfall · 14.1 mi from campShow on map
• Twin MoundsPeak · 1,037 ft · 18.6 mi from camp

  Twin Mound is a ghost town in western Douglas County, Kansas, United States. Wikipedia

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Climbing and snow sports

• Snow CreekSkiing and snowshoeing · 33.4 mi from camp

  Snow Creek is a ski resort on the bluffs above the Missouri River in Marshall Township, Platte County, northwest of Kansas City, Missouri, near the village of Iatan. it opened in 1986 and… Wikipedia

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Trail and sight data: Recreation.gov and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.