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See the Perry Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
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Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Topeka take US 24 Hwy east 17 miles to Perry. Turn left on Ferguson Road north of
Perry for about 2 miles. Turn left at 39th Street (Spillway Road) and travel about 1 mile,
then turn right on Perry Park Drive. The brick building on the right is the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers information center.
Factoid: Located conveniently near the cities of Topeka, Lawrence, and Kansas City, Perry Lake boasts
a wide variety of recreational opportunities. The lake is proud to host the 30-mile Perry
Lake National Recreational Hiking Trail, renowned for its rugged terrain. Hikers will enjoy
the scenic beauty of the 30-mile National Recreation Trail which follows the eastern
shoreline. From Topeka 17 mi NE on US 24 to Perry.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
14 Recreation areas at Perry Lake
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Kdwpt Perry Management Area
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Kdwpt Perry State Park
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A GS
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BE
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B Q H I
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Longview Public Use Area
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G GS
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H
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Old Military Trail
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Old Town
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GS
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Outlet
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GS
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H I R M
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Perry Access Area
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Perry Marina
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Perry Park
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A GS
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Perry Yacht Club
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Rock Creek
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GS
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Rock Creek Marina & Resort
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Slough Creek
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Thompsonville
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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