Recreation Fee Program

Camping Fees

The Corps of Engineers charges camping fees at Rock Creek Park, Slough Creek Park, Longview Park, and Old Town Park. The Outlet Park Area is not open to camping. Camping permits obtained at the entrance stations are valid as day use permits. Campsite fees are $18.00 for 50-amp electrical/water sites, $17.00 for electric/water sites, $16.00 for electric only sites and $12.00 for non-electric sites.

Day Use Permits

Effective Jan. 1, 2008, the Perry Boat Ramp will be managed by the Perry Yacht and Marina. For more information, please call the Perry Yacht and Marina (785) 597-5555 or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (785) 597-5144.

Day use fees are charged at all boat ramps and the Perry Park Beach Area. The boat ramps are located at Longview Park, Old Town Park, Rock Creek Park, and Slough Creek Park. An honor vault system is utilized at the boat ramps and beach for daily permits. Daily permits cost $3.00 at the boat ramps and $1.00 per person with a $4.00 maximum at the swim beach.

Annual Permits

Annual Day Use Permits may be purchased at the Information Center and entrance stations. The annual permit costs $30.00 ($15.00 for one duplicate) and is valid at all Corps of Engineers day use facilities nationwide. Annual permits issued by the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks are not valid at Corps facilities.