Army Corps of Engineers · Fall River Lake · Fall River, KS

Whitehall Bay

Whitehall Bay Campground is located on the shores of Fall River Lake in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.

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Sunset view from Whitehall Bay site 24.A photo of Site 029 of Loop WHITEHALL BAY at WHITEHALL BAY with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Shade, WaterfrontA photo of Site 030 of Loop WHITEHALL BAY at WHITEHALL BAY with Picnic Table, Electricity Hookup, Shade, Lantern Pole, Water Hookup, Lean To / ShelterA photo of Site 014 of Loop WHITEHALL BAY at WHITEHALL BAY with Picnic Table, Shade, Full Hookup, Waterfront
Photos courtesy of Jesse Busenbarrick, Johnathen Schenk · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric25
group standard electric4
Standard, no hookups1
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

The longest site here provides 93 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

30 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
001ElectricBack-in40GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
002ElectricBack-in40GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
003ElectricBack-in40GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
004ElectricBack-in63GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
005ElectricBack-in40GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
006ElectricBack-in40GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
007ElectricBack-in77GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
008ElectricBack-in45Gravel30 amp8 / 2Yes
009ElectricBack-in55GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes
010ElectricBack-in50GravelFull30 amp8 / 2Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length93 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 022 is listed accessible

This campground contains four group sites with electric hookups, and 20 family sites with electric. Additional amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, showers, a playground, beach, boat ramp and a dump station.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Whitehall Bay30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.97 inches of precipitation, 2.8 inches of snowFebruary: 1.47 inches of precipitation, 1.2 inches of snowMarch: 2.52 inches of precipitation, 0.9 inches of snowApril: 3.60 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowMay: 5.97 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.67 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.56 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 4.07 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 3.80 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.34 inches of precipitation, 0.1 inches of snowNovember: 2.36 inches of precipitation, 0.5 inches of snowDecember: 1.64 inches of precipitation, 3.0 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 30.7°F averageFebruary: 35.0°F averageMarch: 44.8°F averageApril: 54.5°F averageMay: 64.4°F averageJune: 73.9°F averageJuly: 78.8°F averageAugust: 77.3°F averageSeptember: 69.2°F averageOctober: 57.0°F averageNovember: 44.3°F averageDecember: 33.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Eureka 1E, 15 miles from the campground at 1,100 feet, station USC00142622 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 40 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 9 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From US HWY 400, turn left (north) at mile marker 344 (Z 50 Rd.) 0.09, turn right (east) 2.8 miles across dam, turn left (north) 0.8 miles, turn left (west), 0.7 miles, turn right (north) 1.7 miles to low water crossing, straight (north) 0.1 miles, west 0.4 miles, turn left (south) 1.1 miles to entrance to park.

Nearest townFall River, Kansas
Coordinates37.6672° N, 96.0727° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗24 mi

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Natural features

Rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys sheltered by limestone-capped ridges surround Fall Lake, which stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles. This scenic area has a wealth of native wildlife and vegetation.

Recreation

For birdwatchers and nature lovers, there is an 8,000 acre Fall River wildlife area, where prairie chickens, waterfowl, rabbits, wild turkeys, white tail deer, doves and quail are commonly seen. Over 400 species of birds are protected in this area. Hiking and biking opportunities near Fredonia Bay include the 1.5-mile Casner Creek Trail, which meanders through the forest, opening onto a breathtaking display of wildflowers during spring and summer months, or the 1-mile Turkey Run Trail, which leads visitors through a wooded ravine, over a stream and into a tall grass prairie with an impressive view of the lake.

Nearby

Fall River State Park is nearby, offering great hiking, fishing and birding along the river. Canoeing is also a popular activity in the park.

Guidebooks for Kansas and camping across the country

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Whitehall Bay?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Whitehall Bay?

Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 03:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Whitehall Bay have?

30 sites, including 25 standard sites with power, 4 group standard electric, and 1 standard site without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Whitehall Bay?

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 Whitehall Bay have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Whitehall Bay?

Additional amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, showers, a playground, beach, boat ramp and a dump station.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Whitehall Bay?

Yes, pets are allowed at Whitehall Bay. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Whitehall Bay?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Whitehall Bay?

Site 022 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Whitehall Bay?

FCC coverage maps show T-Mobile 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 Whitehall Bay?

For birdwatchers and nature lovers, there is an 8,000 acre Fall River wildlife area, where prairie chickens, waterfowl, rabbits, wild turkeys, white tail deer, doves and quail are commonly seen. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Whitehall Bay?

Fall River, Kansas. Fall River State Park is nearby, offering great hiking, fishing and birding along the river.

Source: Getting there