Perry State Park
Open for camping. Utility sites with electric and water hookups are reservable April 1 through October 31 via ReserveAmerica. Primitive camping available year-round. Water systems and bathhouses are shut down during winter months; campers should bring their own water for off-season visits.
Flood Watch issued September 14 at 12:47PM CDT until September 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northeast Kansas, including the following counties, Clay, Washington, Brown, Jackson, Jefferson, Marshall, Nemaha, Pottawatomie and Riley. * WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms are forecast to have access to abundant moisture and could redevelop and move over the region multiple times. By Wednesday afternoon, some locations could end up with around 3 inches of rain.
About
Perry State Park encompasses over 1,250 acres on the southwest shore of Perry Reservoir in Jefferson County, Kansas. The park is situated 18 miles northeast of Topeka and offers convenient access between the state capital and Lawrence. Four campgrounds provide 124 sites with electric and water hookups plus 350 primitive sites. The utility campgrounds include Eagle Landing, Cougar Pass, Lake View, and Cottonwood Bridge, featuring pull-through sites suitable for large RVs with both 30 and 50 amp electric service. The park provides comprehensive amenities including five shower houses, both flush and vault restroom facilities, two dump stations, and a camp store for supplies. Eight modern cabins are available for rent, each featuring heating and air conditioning, kitchen facilities, bathroom with shower, and outdoor fire ring with grill. The Apache cabin offers ADA-accessible accommodations with a walk-in shower. Recreation opportunities abound with 11,000 acres of Perry Lake offering excellent channel catfish fishing and 160 miles of shoreline. Twenty-five miles of equestrian trails and 20 miles of hiking and biking trails wind through the upland forest. Two boat ramps with courtesy docks provide lake access, and a swimming beach with beach house serves summer visitors.
Directions
From Topeka: Go east on US-24, turn north on K-237 and continue approximately 3-4 miles. The park office is on the left side of the road. Address: 5441 West Lake Rd., Ozawkie, KS 66070.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $21 - $165 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 225ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (785) 246-3449 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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