Rock Creek

Rock Creek Park Boat Ramp is located on the southwestern end of Perry Lake in Jefferson County, offering convenient access for kayakers, canoeists, and motorboaters. The facility features four launch lanes with two courtesy docks, making it easy to get boats in and out of the water. Additional amenities include a 2-stall vault toilet and fish cleaning stations. The surrounding 568-acre park includes a full-service campground with 106 reservable campsites (53 with electric hookups), shower facilities, and a dump station, making it ideal for multi-day paddling trips.

Perry Lake provides a scenic paddling environment on the Delaware River system, a major waterway with an average flow of approximately 30,000 cubic feet per second. The lake offers calm water conditions suitable for various skill levels, and strong shoreline access makes it popular with both anglers and recreational paddlers. Note that the park entrance gates close from 10pm–6am on Friday and Saturday nights, and during holiday weekends, with no late entry permitted—plan your arrival accordingly.

For reservations or additional information, contact Rock Creek Campground at 785-597-2180. The facility is accessible from Perry, Kansas via Highway 24 west to KS-237, then north approximately 3 miles before turning east on Rock Creek Park Road.

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...

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.

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