Damsite - Fall River Lake
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.
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.
Need to Know
- Damsite West and Damsite East are separated by a river bridge with limited clearance and weight limits; larger vehicles and trailers may need to use either the west or east entrance to the park to avoid this bridge
- 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
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.
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.
Contact Information
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2453 LAKE ROAD FALL RIVER KS 67047
Rental Options
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Driving Directions
From US HWY 400, turn left (north) at mile marker 344 (Z 50 Rd) 0.09 miles, turn right (east) 2.4 miles, turn right (south) at entrance to park.
Available Campsites
- Site 004, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 030, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 025, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop DAMSITE FALL RIVER LAKE, Type Standard Nonelectric
