Army Corps of Engineers · Wilson Lake · Sylvan Grove, KS

Minooka Park

Minooka Park Campground is located on the south side of Wilson Lake in the wide open spaces of central Kansas. Named for the Otoe Indian word meaning "Good Earth," this park offers many campsites with scenic lake views and excellent shoreline access.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 147 sites 107 ft max Electric hookupsPets ok

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Site mix

Standard with electric		117
Standard, no hookups		28
group standard electric		1
group shelter electric		1

Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 107 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

147 sites in 7 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Power	Water / sewer	People / vehicles
A01	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2
A02	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2
A03	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2
A04	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2
A05	ARRO	Standard	Back-in		Gravel	No		8 / 2
A06	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2
A07	ARRO	Standard	Back-in		Gravel	No		8 / 2
A08	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2
A09	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2
A10	ARRO	Electric	Pull-through	80	Gravel	50 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	Electric, water
Max vehicle length	107 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed

Minooka Park Campground offers 159 reservable modern campsites, along with 12-site group camp area and a large group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 50 guests. Campsites offer sweeping views of the lake and access to hiking trails and a boat ramp. A sand volleyball court, playground and swimming beach make the area perfect for families.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Wilson Lake, 5 miles from the campground at 1,512 feet, station USC00148946 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 26 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 10 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Interstate 70, north of Wilson, Kansas, take exit 199 and turn north on Dorrance Road. Continue for 7 miles and follow signs to the campground.

Nearest town	Sylvan Grove, Kansas
Coordinates	38.9328° N, 98.5750° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump station	Dump station ↗	4 mi
Outdoor gear	Myers Sporting & Supply ↗	39.8 mi

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Minooka Park Campground drone footage - Bunker Hill, KS

Worth a stop

Visitors may want to explore other nearby recreation areas including Lucas and Sylvan Parks, as well as Wilson State Park, located on the south side of the lake. The nearby town of Lucas is known for its unique artistic spirit and attractions, while the town of Wilson and other nearby communities offer visitors a rich historical heritage to explore.

0.4 mi
Minooka Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
2.5 mi
Lucas Park Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
5.2 mi
Wilson Lake Usace Annual Day Use Pass ↗Day use

Other campgrounds nearby

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Dorrance State BankBuilding · Dorrance · 6 mi
Reiff BuildingBuilding · Dorrance · 6.1 mi
Deeble Rock GardenSite · Lucas · 8.9 mi

Natural features

Wilson lake, known as the "clearest lake in Kansas," is located in the Smoky Hills of North Central Kansas--a rolling landscape of hills, buttes and hazy valleys. Also known as Post Rock Country, the area contains thousands of miles of stone fenceposts and buildings that have been constructed out of the area's local limestone. This and other unique geologic formations and mixed grass prairie lands provide an excellent scenic backdrop for recreation around the lake.

Recreation

Boating is the most popular pastime on the lake, with plenty of room for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing and more. The high salinity content of the Saline River makes drinking and irrigation difficult without special treatment, but it aids the stocking of ocean-native Striped Bass, which have been known to reach enormous sizes in Wilson Lake. This and many other game fish species have been enhanced by a stocking program conducted by the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Walleye, Large and Smallmouth bass can be found in abundance in the lake, as well as White bass, Striped bass, and channel and flathead catfish. Several trails are also available to visitors, including the Prairie Fire Trail, a self-guided interpretive trail. Wilson Lake also offers hunting opportunities for a variety of game animals, including pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl and rabbit.

Guidebooks for Kansas and camping across the country

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Kansas Trail Guide
Jonathan M. Conard and Kristin M. Conard, 2015
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Frommer's Exploring America by RV
Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Minooka Park?

Sites at Minooka Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Minooka Park?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Minooka Park have?

147 sites, including 117 standard sites with power, 28 standard sites without power, 1 group standard electric, and 1 group shelter electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Minooka Park?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Minooka Park have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Minooka Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Minooka Park. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Minooka Park?

FCC coverage maps show AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Minooka Park?

Boating is the most popular pastime on the lake, with plenty of room for water skiing, wake boarding, jet skiing, sailing and more. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Minooka Park?

Sylvan Grove, Kansas. Visitors may want to explore other nearby recreation areas including Lucas and Sylvan Parks, as well as Wilson State Park, located on the south side of the lake.

Source: Getting there

What if Minooka Park is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lucas Park (3.4 mi), Sylvan Park (5.1 mi), and Venango Park (37.8 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby