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.
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.
Need to Know
- Off-road vehicles are not permitted
- Sites may be available on a first come, first served basis outside of the reservation window
- Limit of one RV and one tent or two tents per camp pad
- Day passes for the boat launch can be purchased at the self-pay station at the campground
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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.
Nearby Attractions
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.
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.
Contact Information
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4860 OUTLET BLVD. SYLVAN GROVE KS 67481
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
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.
Available Campsites
- Site D26, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C01, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C29, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C28, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site F08, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site E30, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B02, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site C31, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site A07, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site S03, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site E16, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F13, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site C13, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site F10, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site A11, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site S06, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A01, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site S02, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site D11, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A02, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E28, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F05, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E35, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F20, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site E32, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B08, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site F17, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site E01, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site S09, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F15, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site D08, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D27, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E18, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F06, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site S07, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D02, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D03, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site S12, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C26, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site F24, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site D24, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C14, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site D22, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D05, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C17, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site E11, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D06, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E02, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C27, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site D01, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C30, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site E13, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B01, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site C21, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C24, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site F04, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F12, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site C09, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site F25, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A04, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001-Day Use Shelter, Loop MPAR, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site F03, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F09, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site E29, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E15, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E10, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F14, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site D04, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B04, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site E26, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D12, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E33, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E17, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D09, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E09, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E19, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E24, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E03, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B06, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site F29, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E12, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D14, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D21, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C11, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site A10, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F18, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site D10, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D13, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B05, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site E21, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A06, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C22, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site F11, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site B10, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site F26, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site C19, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C23, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C10, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site B03, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site E31, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F23, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site B07, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Electric
- Site E27, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D18, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site A03, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E06, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A09, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C18, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site D15, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D19, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop MPAR, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site E04, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C04, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site E23, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C20, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C06, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site S04, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Electric
- Site C03, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C16, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site F28, Loop FENC, Type Standard Electric
- Site F01, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C15, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site D07, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E20, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D25, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site F16, Loop FENC, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D17, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site C05, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site C12, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site A08, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E25, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E05, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site A05, Loop ARRO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site D29, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D30, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C07, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site E22, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site B09, Loop BLUE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site E34, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E08, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C08, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site E14, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site E07, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site C02, Loop COTT, Type Standard Electric
- Site E36, Loop ELOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site D16, Loop DAKO, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site S05, Loop MPAR, Type Standard Electric
