Damsite - Fall River Lake

Fall River Lake, KS · ≈52.8 mi to Emporia
Sites
33
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
52.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers needing full hookups
  • Boating and water sports enthusiasts
  • Fishing and hunting trips
  • Pets and their owners

✕ Not ideal for

  • Travelers seeking nearby town amenities
  • Those preferring minimal cell service

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile5G

What's here

27 Standards
5 Standards (no Hookups)
1 Group StandardReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 150 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsFull hookupsPets allowedSewer hookupsShadeWater hookups
Activities
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Easy to reachAccess
Minimal servicesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Emporia, ~52.8 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

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Overview

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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground