Rock Creek (KS)

Photo · US Army Corps of Engineers at Perry Lake

Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

81Sites

100 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 81

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
EDWA	E001	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E002	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E003	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E004	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E005	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E006	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E007	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E008	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E009	walk to	—	—
EDWA	E010	walk to	—	—
PENA	PA01	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
PENA	PA02	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
PENA	PA03	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
PENA	PA04	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
PENA	PA05	standard nonelectric	39 ft	—
PENA	PA06	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
PENB	PB28	standard electric	66 ft	30
PENB	PB29	standard electric	50 ft	50
PENB	PB30	standard electric	60 ft	50
PENB	PB32	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB33	standard electric	52 ft	50
PENB	PB34	standard electric	56 ft	50
PENB	PB36	standard electric	56 ft	50
PENB	PB37	standard electric	56 ft	50
PENB	PB38	standard electric	60 ft	50
PENB	PB39	standard electric	62 ft	50
PENB	PB40	standard electric	62 ft	50
PENB	PB42	standard electric	64 ft	50
PENB	PB43	standard electric	72 ft	50
PENB	PB44	standard electric	68 ft	50
PENB	PB45	standard electric	66 ft	30
PENB	PB46	standard electric	66 ft	30
PENB	PB47	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB48	standard electric	64 ft	30
PENB	PB49	standard electric	60 ft	30
PENB	PB50	standard electric	64 ft	30
PENB	PB51	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB52	standard electric	100 ft	30
PENB	PB53	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB54	standard electric	100 ft	30
PENB	PB55	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB56	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB57	standard electric	36 ft	30
PENB	PB58	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB59	standard electric	54 ft	30
PENB	PB60	standard electric	58 ft	30
PENB	PB61	management	60 ft	30
PENB	PB62	standard electric	56 ft	30
PENC	PC63	standard electric	41 ft	30
PENC	PC64	standard electric	52 ft	30
PENC	PC65	standard electric	38 ft	30
PENC	PC67	standard electric	46 ft	30
PENC	PC69	standard electric	36 ft	30
PENC	PC70	standard electric	48 ft	30
PENC	PC71	standard electric	50 ft	30
PENC	PC72	standard electric	42 ft	30
PENC	PC73	standard electric	46 ft	30
PENC	PC74	standard electric	95 ft	30
PENC	PC75	standard electric	42 ft	30
PENC	PC76	standard electric	42 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 81 SITES

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

Book on recreation.gov

SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Your representative

This campground sits in KS-01. This member’s public-lands record →

SRC · U.S. Census TIGER · MTJP Scorecard