Can you reserve a site at Rock Creek (KS)?

Yes, Rock Creek (KS) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Rock Creek (KS) have?

81 sites in total, of which 80 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Rock Creek (KS)?

100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Rock Creek (KS)?

Yes, pets are allowed at Rock Creek (KS).

Are campfires allowed at Rock Creek (KS)?

Campfires are allowed at Rock Creek (KS). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Rock Creek (KS), Kansas — 80 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

80 bookable sites
81 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
Vehicles up to 100 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: EDWA, PENA, PENB, PENC, RAND, RCRE, WHIP

Site types

59 Standard Electric
10 Standard Nonelectric
10 Walk To
1 Group Shelter Electric
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.

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81 campsites at Rock Creek (KS)

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
E001	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E002	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E003	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E004	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E005	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E006	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E007	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E008	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E009	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
E010	EDWA	Walk To	—	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
PA01	PENA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	10	🐾
PA02	PENA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	20 ft	10	🐾
PA03	PENA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	25 ft	10	🐾
PA04	PENA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	28 ft	10	🐾
PA05	PENA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	39 ft	10	🐾
PA06	PENA	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
PB28	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	66 ft	10	🐾
PB29	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
PB30	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	10	🐾
PB32	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB33	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	10	🐾
PB34	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	56 ft	10	🐾
PB36	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	56 ft	10	🐾
PB37	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	56 ft	10	🐾
PB38	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	10	🐾
PB39	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	62 ft	10	🐾
PB40	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	62 ft	10	🐾
PB42	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	64 ft	10	🐾
PB43	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	72 ft	10	🐾
PB44	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	68 ft	10	🐾
PB45	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	66 ft	10	🐾
PB46	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	66 ft	10	🐾
PB47	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB48	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	64 ft	10	🐾
PB49	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	10	🐾
PB50	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	64 ft	10	🐾
PB51	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB52	PENB	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	100 ft	10	🐾
PB53	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB54	PENB	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	100 ft	10	🐾
PB55	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB56	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB57	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	10	🐾
PB58	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB59	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	54 ft	10	🐾
PB60	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	58 ft	10	🐾
PB61	PENB	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	10	🐾
PB62	PENB	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	56 ft	10	🐾
PC63	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	41 ft	10	🐾
PC64	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	52 ft	10	🐾
PC65	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	38 ft	10	🐾
PC67	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	46 ft	10	🐾
PC69	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	36 ft	10	🐾
PC70	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	48 ft	10	🐾
PC71	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
PC72	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	10	🐾
PC73	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	46 ft	10	🐾
PC74	PENC	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	95 ft	10	🐾
PC75	PENC	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	42 ft	10	🐾
PC76	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	10	🐾
PC77	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	10	🐾
PC78	PENC	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	42 ft	10	🐾
R01	RAND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
R02	RAND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
R03	RAND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
R04	RAND	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	10	🐾
GS1	RCRE	Group Shelter Electric	—	—	Lakefront	—	100	🐾
W01	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W02	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W03	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W04	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	10	🐾
W05	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W06	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	10	🐾
W07	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W08	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W09	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W10	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	60 ft	10	🐾
W11	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W12	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W13	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾
W14	WHIP	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	10	🐾

Getting there

From Perry, Kansas, take Highway 24 west to KS-237. Continue north for about 3 miles, then turn east on Rock Creek Park Road and follow signs to the campground.

39.12083, -95.45417 · 39°7'15.0"N 95°27'15.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 87°F in Jul, down to 37°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	37	43	54	64	73	83	87	87	79	67	53	41
Low °F	18	22	33	43	54	64	68	66	57	45	33	23
Precip in	1.0	1.3	2.4	3.9	5.5	5.5	4.6	4.6	4.0	2.9	1.9	1.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Rock Creek (KS)

Can you reserve a site at Rock Creek (KS)?: Yes, Rock Creek (KS) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Rock Creek (KS) have?: 81 sites in total, of which 80 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Rock Creek (KS)?: 100 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Rock Creek (KS)?: Yes, pets are allowed at Rock Creek (KS).
Does Rock Creek (KS) have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Rock Creek (KS)?: Campfires are allowed at Rock Creek (KS). Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Rock Creek (KS)

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Contact

Phone 785-597-2180
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Rock Creek (KS)