Campground

Damsite - Fall River Lake

Fall River Lake · FALL RIVER · Kansas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Damsite - Fall River Lake campground
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Weekend availability at Damsite - Fall River Lake

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 6:55 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    21/30 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    29/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    26/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    29/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    26/30 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    28/30 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Damsite - Fall River Lake?

as of September 18

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Damsite - Fall River Lake around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 3Open
Oct 17Open
Oct 24Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 14Open
Oct 28Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
33
Electric sites
29
Water hookups
31
Sewer hookups
18
Pull-through
2
Group Standard ElectricStandard ElectricStandard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Fall River Dam is located on Fall River, a tributary of the Verdigris River, in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.Recreation Fall River and Lake provide visitors with endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find white bass, bluegill, crappie, green sunfish and channel catfish, to be plentiful. For birdwatchers and nature lovers, there is an 8,000 acre public wildlife area, where prairie chickens, waterfowl of all kinds, rabbits, wild turkeys, white tail deer, doves and quail are commonly seen. Facilities This campground straddles Fall River below the spillway. There are 13 rentable sites. 2 sites with 50 amp and water and 6 sites with 30 amp and water. There are 5 sites with water only. Additional amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, and a playground. Natural Features Rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys sheltered by limestone-capped ridges surround Fall Lake. The lake is about a mile wide at the damsite and stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles. This scenic area has a wealth of native wildlife and vegetation. Nearby Attractions Fall River State Park is nearby, offering great fishing and birding along the river. Canoeing is also a popular activity in the park.

Getting there

From US HWY 400, turn left (north) at mile marker 344 (Z 50 Rd) 0.09 miles, turn right (east) 2.4 miles, turn right (south) at entrance to park.

Elevation
931 ft

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

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