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Hillsdale Lake Visitor Center
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Paola · Kansas · Hillsdale Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Hillsdale Lake |
| Location | Paola · Kansas · Hillsdale Lake |
| Sites | 1 public sites counted from the federal listing — 1 group shelter 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 0 of 1 sites Water hookups at 0 of 1 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 1 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 1 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 9:00 AM · Out 10:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 1 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Amenities, as reported | Cell service reportedPlaygroundVisitor centerWater spigots |
| Phone | 913-783-4366 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 2026-04-09.
From the official listing
Overview This day-use picnic area is located just outside the Hillsdale Lake Visitors Center. It is the perfect location for family gatherings and small parties.
Recreation A playground and cornhole court are conveniently located next to the Hillsdale Lake Visitors Center picnic shelter.
Hillsdale Lake offers opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing, and many other water sports.
Also located near the Hillsdale Lake Visitors Center is the Hidden Springs nature Trail and Disc Golf Course.
Facilities Hillsdale Lake Visitors Center features a large picnic shelter with electricity and water spigot. A flush toilet is also available for visitor use.
Trip Card — Hillsdale Lake Visitor Center
Paola · Kansas · Hillsdale Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Paola · Kansas · Hillsdale Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 1 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10382448 · 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.