12/28/2020

The office will be closed for the Holiday Jan 18, 2021 and Feb 3-4 for Training.

Tune in to our updated Facebook page  https://www.facebook.com/PerryStatePark  for the most up to date information.  You may also call the park office during normal business hours (785) 246-3449.

The dock at the Lake View boat ramp has been pushed back in.

The Park is open, and all fees still apply.   Unfortunately, the office is closed to any foot traffic.  Our office is too small to social distance effectively.  Park Office will be staffed 9AM-4Pm Monday-Friday for phone calls, to assist with general questions and help with purchasing of permits over the phone only. If you come to the office Please do not come inside, please call from your car and we can assist you over the phone.  Due to staffing shortages the office hours may be limited at times.  Please call 785-246-3449 and please leave a message if you need a call back.

We ask that all visitors still practice social distancing and wear a mask.  Maintain a safe space between yourself and others... Be aware of surfaces that are touched regularly, and remember they are only as clean or sanitized as the last person to use it.  Wash your hands with soap and water and use alcohol base sanitizer after touching these surfaces (bathroom door handles, self-pay station, etc.).

2021 Seasonal Camping - Applications will be available for the upcoming seasonal camping at Perry State Park starting Dec 21, 2020.  Applications will be mailed out the week of Dec 21, 2020 to those who participated last year and those that had requested an interest in participating.  Deadline for the completed applications to be returned is Tuesday January 19, 2021 (postmarked, hand delivered or emailed no later than 4:00 PM on January 19, 2021).  The drawing will be held January 25, 2021 at 10:00 AM at the Park Office PARKING LOT.  The Lottery Procedures will be done in accordance with all State of Kansas Covid 19 guidelines. The Drawing is open to the public.  Please call the Park office with any questions or concerns.

NOTICE: The water has been shut off to the Park.  Campgrounds Eagle Landing, Cottonwood Bridge and Wild Horse Equestrian have no water. Wild Horse Equestrian, Eagle Landing, Turkey Run and Lake View Bath/shower houses are closed for the winter season.  The Dump Stations are open but have no water. 

Lake View CXT and the North Boat Ramp CXT are open for use.  There is a frost-free spigot on/near the Lake View Boat Ramp, south end near the vault toilet that will remain open for water to fill up your tank.

Cougar Pass and Lake View Campground have the frost-free hydrants and will have water on throughout the winter, but you have to DISCONNECT the HOSE from the HYDRANT after filling your tanks so the lines do not Freeze.  Please do not leave your hose hooked up to the hydrant after filling your tank.

The Park is open year-round to camping, and all fees still apply accordingly.  Sites are first come First serve. Camping and Vehicle permits are required for all vehicles.  There are self-pay stations, and you will need to have correct change if the office is closed.

Primitive Campgrounds available are Turkey Run, Mulberry Grove and Catfish Alley.  All fees still apply.

Wild Horse Equestrian:  During the winter you still must have a horse on site to camp. When the weather changes and there is lots of precipitation "Do not ride on the muddy trails. If you leave tracks turn back" Please call the office if you have questions or concerns.   Please do not make new trails.  The most current trail maps are located on Let's Ride-- Perry Lake Facebook under files. 

What is closed:  Hobie Cove, Pelican Point, and Hideaway (all primitive areas) are closed due to debris and damage to the roads.

BOAT Registrations Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 3:30 pm ONLY

All Boats New Registrations, Renewals and Transfers can be done from our parking lot over the phone.  Call when you get to the parking lot----YOU must have all paperwork done ahead of time.  This means you will need a copy of your bill of sale to give us, copies cannot be done here.  If you bought the boat from a dealer you will need a bill of sale plus you must pay your sales tax FIRST and bring a COPIES of sales tax payment and you bill of sale.  We need this information for our files, and we cannot make copies.  Besides your copy of your bill of sale there is a form to fill out.  You can get this Form at our website ksoutdoors.com

                                                    https://ksoutdoors.com/Boating/Registering-Your-Boat.

This form is under how to register your boat, and the open the + Registration and Renewal Forms.  Both new boats, out of state boats and transfers of boats with a KA number already will need to fill out the Application New Owner Registration Form --- "the Application for Certificate of Number Kansas Boating".  It must be filled out completely. NO BOAT Registrations after 3:30 pm, or on the weekends.

Hunting Season has started. Please use caution and wear brightly colored clothing (preferably ORANGE) when using all trials. Horse trails and bike trails also cross over into CORP of Engineers Land during hunting season there is hunting on many parts of their property.

Sept 14- Dec 31 Archery Special Hunts will be conducted at the State Park Area Behind the office only.

Dec 2 - Dec 13 Youth Special Hunts will be in the areas behind the office, and across the road (237 Highway) to the south but not in the campgrounds.