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Damsite - Fall River Lake
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — FALL RIVER · Kansas · Fall River Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Fall River Lake |
| Location | FALL RIVER · Kansas · Fall River Lake · 37.64493, -96.06927 · Map |
| Sites | 33 public sites counted from the federal listing — 27 standard electric; 5 standard nonelectric; 1 group standard electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 28 of 33 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 31 of 33 sites Sewer hookups at 18 of 33 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 18 of 33 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 85 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 32 sites · 30 ft: 32 sites · 35 ft: 32 sites · 40 ft: 32 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 04:00 PM · Out 03:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 30 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · FALL RIVER KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCherryvale Park
42 mi straight-line · CHERRYVALE KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersDownstream Point
42 mi straight-line · CHERRYVALE KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersMound Valley
42 mi straight-line · CHERRYVALE KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersOverlook (Ks)
42 mi straight-line · CHERRYVALE Kansas
Trip Card — Damsite - Fall River Lake
FALL RIVER · Kansas · Fall River Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | FALL RIVER · Kansas · Fall River Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 28 · full hookups at 18 |
| Max RV | Up to 85 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 33 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233832 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.