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Perry Lake Basic Campground RulesWe need your help to protect the natural resources so that future trips to Perry Lake are as rewarding as today’s. In order to make your camping experience more enjoyable, we ask that you observe the following basic campground rules. 1. Park entrance gates will be closed and locked Friday and Saturday from 10pm to 6am, and Sundays on Holiday weekends. An exit lane is provided with one way traffic only. 2. Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. This includes turning off radios and generators at 10:00 p.m. All visitors not staying overnight at the campsite must leave the park by 10:00 p.m.  3. All pets must be kept on a 6 foot leash at all times or otherwise restrained (cable/chain). 4. Campsite occupancy/capacities are restricted to the following:               • One wheeled unit and 1 tent OR 2 tents maximum per site               • 3 vehicles maximum per site               • 10 people maximum per site 5. All vehicles must remain on paved or graveled surfaces. Parking vehicles on the grass is prohibited, extra parking is available at restroom facilities. Boat trailers (loaded or unloaded) may be parked on the grass adjacent to your campsite. 6. At the end of your stay please dispose of all trash in the dumpsters located in the park. 7. Vehicles must be operated in accordance with applicable state laws. Only licensed vehicles operated by a licensed driver can be used within a public use area. Park roads are for ingress and egress only. Absolutely No ATV’s, Golf Carts, or other battery operated vehicles can be operated in the park.  8. All waste water (gray and black water) must be disposed of at the sanitary dump stations.  9. Dead and downed wood may be used for firewood, cutting of standing trees, limbs, or bushes is prohibited. Operation of a chainsaw is prohibited, hand tools are allowed.   10. Fires must be confined to fire rings provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  11. Checkout is 4:00 p.m., Please contact our office or visit the park attendant at the booth if you have any questions.  12. Camping is limited to 14 days on a site, campers must vacate the site for 24 hours prior to returning. Campers may move to a different loop in the campground during that time.   13. Camping facilities are for campers only, no day use is allowed within the campgrounds. 

Due to the spread of invasive insects like the Emerald Ash Borer, firewood from outside the area is not permitted. Visitors to Perry Lake may only bring and burn firewood originating from Jefferson County, Kansas. For more information please contact the Perry Lake Project Office at 785-597-5144.

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.

CAMPGROUND GATE POLICY --Park entrance gates will be closed from 10pm-6am. An exit lane is provided with one way traffic only. No late entrance will be allowed and only Park Staff or Emergency Personnel will be permitted through the gate after 10pm.