Slough Creek

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

177Sites

72 ftMax rig

The place

Slough Creek Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest. As the largest and most popular recreation area at the lake, Slough Creek is an ideal destination for family camping trips. CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY--Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am on Friday and 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 though the gate after 10pm. Keep reading

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. For hikers, the 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. The Slough Creek trailhead for the Perry Lake Trail is located on-site. There is also a short loop trail through the Slough Creek Area called the Thunder Ridge Trail with the trailhead just outside the main campground gate. The Thunder Ridge Trail is approximately 2.5 miles and offers a diverse array of terrain and scenery in such a short trail. Facilities Slough Creek Campground offers 174 reservable spacious campsites, ranging from walk-in tent sites to full electric and water hookup sites. In addition to the individual campsites, one large group camp is available for large parties or family functions and provides privacy from the main campground. 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 Perry Lake is a short drive from Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas City--each with their own array of shopping, dining, and attractions.

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The sites · 177

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
BOAK	B001	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
BOAK	B002	standard electric	48 ft	30
BOAK	B003	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
BOAK	B004	standard electric	48 ft	30
BOAK	B005	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
BOAK	B007	standard electric	48 ft	30
BOAK	B008	standard nonelectric	58 ft	—
BOAK	B009	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—
BOAK	B010	standard nonelectric	56 ft	—
BOAK	B011	standard nonelectric	47 ft	—
BOAK	B013	standard nonelectric	56 ft	—
BOAK	B027	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
BOAK	B028	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—
BOAK	B029	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
BOAK	B030	standard electric	54 ft	30
BOAK	B031	standard nonelectric	48 ft	—
BOAK	B033	standard electric	58 ft	30
BOAK	B035	standard electric	54 ft	30
BOAK	B037	standard nonelectric	47 ft	—
BOAK	B038	standard nonelectric	54 ft	—
BOAK	B039	standard nonelectric	46 ft	—
East	East Group Camp	group standard nonelectric	—	—
LCOV	Limestone Cove Group Camp	group standard area nonelectric	54 ft	—
LOCU	L001	standard nonelectric	51 ft	—	yes
LOCU	L002	standard nonelectric	47 ft	—
LOCU	L003	standard electric	60 ft	30
LOCU	L004	standard electric	38 ft	30
LOCU	L005	standard electric	43 ft	30
LOCU	L007	standard electric	48 ft	30
LOCU	L010	standard electric	54 ft	30
LOCU	L013	standard electric	47 ft	30
LOCU	L016	standard nonelectric	70 ft	—
LOCU	L017	standard electric	60 ft	30
LOCU	L018	standard electric	30 ft	30
LOCU	L019	standard electric	47 ft	30
LOCU	L020	standard electric	47 ft	30
LOCU	L021	standard electric	54 ft	30
LOCU	L022	standard electric	54 ft	30
LOCU	L023	standard electric	52 ft	30
LOCU	L024	standard electric	56 ft	30
SOUT	S003	standard nonelectric	44 ft	—
SOUT	S004	standard nonelectric	49 ft	—
SOUT	S005	standard nonelectric	42 ft	—
SOUT	S006	standard electric	54 ft	30	yes
SOUT	S007	standard nonelectric	41 ft	—
SOUT	S008	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
SOUT	S009	standard nonelectric	32 ft	—
SOUT	S010	standard electric	42 ft	30
SOUT	S011	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
SOUT	S013	standard electric	58 ft	30
SOUT	S017	standard electric	56 ft	30
SOUT	S019	standard electric	52 ft	30
SOUT	S021	standard electric	58 ft	30
SOUT	S027	standard electric	50 ft	30
SOUT	S031	standard electric	55 ft	30
SOUT	S033	management	54 ft	30
SOUT	S034	standard nonelectric	60 ft	—
SOUT	S035	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—
SOUT	S036	standard nonelectric	52 ft	—
SOUT	S037	standard nonelectric	55 ft	—

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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