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Longview Campground

Perry Lake, Kansas

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As of September 2026, Longview Campground is a campground in Kansas with 2 campsites. Longview Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Longview Campground is located at 39.1847° N, 95.4444° W.

people allowed on 1 of 2 sites: 50
people allowed on the largest site: 100

Longview Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Sep 30 (2 sites)

2 sites open on Sep 30 at Longview Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 03:19 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive days
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Longview Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Longview Campground

Group 2
Hookups 2

What an RV fits

50 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, horse riding.

All sites at Longview Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the Longview loop.

Site	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
Longview Electrical Group Camp	Group	100	50 ft	Electric
Longview Primitive Group Camp	Group	50	-	Electric

About Longview Campground

Overview

Longview Campground is situated on Perry Lake in the lush Kansas forest, offering peaceful, family-oriented camping. Longview offers families the chance to camp together in a group camp setting overlooking the lake.

Recreation

Perry lake has a reputation for being one of the best sailing lakes in the region; however, boaters of all types will enjoy the many opportunities offered here, whether it's sailing, power boating or canoeing.

Perry Lake offers excellent fishing: white crappie, flathead catfish, walleye, white bass, channel catfish and sauger are in abundance throughout the lake.

In addition to the vast lake, the area has approximately 27,000 acres of public land dedicated to wildlife management: turkey, deer, quail, pheasant, rabbit, squirrel, duck and geese are all found on these federal lands.

For hikers, the 29-mile Perry Lake loop trail offers a range of terrain and difficulty from easy, gentle slopes in the south to rugged, varying elevation changes in the north.

Although Perry Lake trail is for hikers only, horse back riders will find plenty of dedicated equestrian trails available on the west side of the lake, near Perry State Park.

Facilities

Longview Campground is known as a quiet, family-oriented destination. Longview has two Group Camp Areas. The upper loop of the group camp has 26 individual 30 amp electric sites located in a heavily wooded area at the top of a bluff overlooking the lake, perfect for large parties or family functions. The lower loop of the group camp is entirely primitve offering a picnic shelter, fire-pit, and vault toilet. The shower and restroom facility is located near the entrance gate right between the two loops.

Natural Features

Perry Lake Dam was completed in 1969 to help with flood control for the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. Today, the lake boasts 159 miles of shoreline and 12,000 surface acres of water, creating countless recreational activities for visitors, and earning it the nickname "paradise on the plains."

The campground is situated on a high ridge overlooking the lake surrounded entirely by lush forests.

Nearby Attractions

Come for the camping, stay for the disc golf! Directly adjacent to Longview Group Campground is one of the premier 18-hole disc golf courses in the state. With elevation changes on almost every hole, and plenty of trees to snag a disc, novice and pro alike can have a good time on this course.

Perry Lake is also a short drive from Lawrence, Topeka, and Kansas--each offering their own array of unique shopping, dining, and attractions.

Rules and notices at Longview Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Longview Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Perry Lake Basic Campground Rules

We 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. 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.

2. All pets must be kept on a 6 foot leash at all times or otherwise restrained (cable/chain).

3. Campsite occupancy/capacities are restricted to the following:

•One wheeled unit and 2 tents OR 3 tents maximum per site
•3 vehicles maximum per site
•10 people maximum per site

4. 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.

5. At the end of your stay please dispose of all trash in the dumpsters located in the park.

6. 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.

7. All waste water (gray and black water) must be disposed of at the sanitary dump stations.

8. 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.

9. Fires must be confined to fire rings provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

10. Checkout is 4:00 p.m., Please contact our office.

11. 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.

12. Camping facilities are for campers only, no day use is allowed within the campgrounds.

No individual water hookups are available, although in the upper loop there are two water hydrants.

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.

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Longview Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Longview Campground?

Longview Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Longview Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Longview Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Longview Campground have?

Longview Campground has 2 campsites.

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