Perry Calendar


10/19/2024

ALL AMERICAN CATFISH TOURNAMENTS

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: Tournament

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Contact: Dustin Johnson

Phone No: 620-430-5451

Time: 5:00 am - 5:00 pm


Other Information:

FISHING TOURNAMENT- Catfish

Location: Lake View Boat Ramp

Vehicle Permits are REQUIRED for all vehicles to enter the State Park - no matter the length of stay.


MOONLIGHT RIDE - FPLWHT

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Horse Event

Date: Saturday, October 19, 2024

Contact: Amy Schmidtlein or Jo Turner

Phone No: 785-640-1600 or 785-230-4349

Time: 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm


Other Information:

Location Wild Horse Equestrian Shelter and Trials

Chili & Pie Supper with Moonlight Ride

In case of inclement weather-and more event details will be updated on "Let's Ride - Perry Lake" Facebook page.

Please remember all vehicles must have a permit.

All camping fees will apply.


10/25/2024

USD 343 Perry Lecompton Middle School

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: Conservation Clean UP

Date: Friday, October 25, 2024

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Perry Lecompton Middle School will be picking up trash throughout the Park. 


10/26/2024

Halloween at Perry State Park

Location: Perry State Park

Type: Park Event

Date: Saturday, October 26, 2024

Contact: Perry State Park

Phone No: 785-246-3449

Time: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm


Other Information:

Please check out our Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/PerryStatePark

Location Lake View Shelter

Vehicle permits will be required.

Possible activities Trick or Treating, hayrack ride, scavenger hunt etc.

Campsite decorations are encouraged.


11/04/2024

2025 Perry Seasonal Applications Available

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: LOTTERY

Date: Monday, November 04, 2024

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

SEASONAL CAMPING 2025 -DATES HAVE CHANGED 
2025 Seasonal Camping - Applications will be available for the upcoming seasonal camping 2025 Seasonal Camping at Perry State Park starting Nov 4th, 2024. Applications will be mailed to those who participated last year and those that had requested an interest in participating for 2025. Anyone else that is interested please contact the Park Office 785-246-3449 or email kdwp.perrysp@ks.gov

Deadline for the completed applications to be returned is Tuesday November 26, 2024 (postmarked, hand delivered or emailed no later than 4:00 PM on November 26, 2024). The drawing will be held December 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Park Office. The Drawing is open to the public, you do not have to be present to participate, but a good contact number for you must be on your application, when your turn arrives and you do not answer your phone, the time will be noted when call/message is left and you will have 15 minutes to decide your selection or to pass  Please call the Park office with any questions or concerns.


11/11/2024

PERRY STATE PARK office closed

Location: Perry State Park

Type: office closed

Date: Monday, November 11, 2024

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Office closed - Holdiay

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

Camping starting Nov 1 2024 will be first come first serve- no advance reservation


11/26/2024

2025 Perry Seasonal Applications DUE

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: LOTTERY

Dates: 11/26/24 - 11/06/24

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

SEASONAL CAMPING 2025 -DATES HAVE CHANGED

Seasonal site applications are due by 4:00pm today.

Deadline for the completed applications to be returned is Tuesday November 26, 2024 (postmarked, hand delivered or emailed no later than 4:00 PM on November 26, 2024). The drawing will be held December 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Park Office. The Drawing is open to the public, you do not have to be present to participate, but a good contact number for you must be on your application, when your turn arrives and you do not answer your phone, the time will be noted when call/message is left and you will have 15 minutes to decide your selection or to pass  Please call the Park office with any questions or concerns.

2025 Seasonal Camping - Applications were available starting Nov 4th 2024 for the upcoming seasonal camping 2025 Seasonal Camping at Perry State Park. Applications were mailed to those who participated last year and those that had requested an interest in participating for 2025.

For questions regarding the 2025 Seasonal Camping program please contact the Park Office 785-246-3449 or email kdwp.perrysp@ks.gov


11/27/2024

PERRY STATE PARK office closed

Location: Perry State Park

Type: office closed

Dates: 11/27/24 - 12/01/24

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Office will be closed Wed Nov 27th and will reopen Monday Dec 1st

Vehicle permits are required.

NOTE ON BLACK FRIDAY NOVEMBER 28TH PERRY STATE PARK IS PARTICIPATING IN Free Park Entrance - #optoutside

  • Free Park Entrance Day at PERRY State Park for all vehicles! Camping fees still apply.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.


12/02/2024

2025 Seasonal Camping Lottery

Location: Perry State Park

Type: LOTTERY drawing

Date: Monday, December 02, 2024

Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm


Other Information:

The lottery drawing is open to the public and will be held at the park office

The drawing will be held December 2, 2024 at 10:00 AM at the Park Office. You do not have to be present to participate, but a good contact number for you must be on your application, when your turn arrives and you do not answer your phone, the time will be noted when call/message is left, and you will have 15 minutes from that point to decide your selection or to pass.

Deadline for the completed applications needed to be returned by Tuesday November 26, 2024 (postmarked, hand delivered or emailed no later than 4:00 PM on November 26, 2024)

Applications were available starting Nov 4th 2024 for the upcoming seasonal camping 2025 Seasonal Camping at Perry State Park. Applications were mailed to those who participated last year and those that had requested an interest in participating for 2025.

For questions regarding the 2025 Seasonal Camping program please contact the Park Office 785-246-3449 or email kdwp.perrysp@ks.gov


12/19/2024

PERRY STATE PARK office closed

Location: Perry State Park

Type: office closed

Dates: 12/19/24 - 01/03/25

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Office will be closed Wed Dec 19th 2024 and will reopen Thur Jan 2rd 2025

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

The water will off to many facilities. 

Most hunting/fishing licenses and permits can be purchased at KDWP Home / KDWP - KDWP (ksoutdoors.com) or Toll-Free Telephone: 1-833-587-2164, hours are 6am - 9pm.

Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.


01/20/2025

PERRY STATE PARK office closed

Location: Perry State Park

Type: office closed

Date: Monday, January 20, 2025

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Office will be closed all Day due to Holiday

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

The water is off to many facilities. 

Most hunting/fishing licenses and permits can be purchased at KDWP Home / KDWP - KDWP (ksoutdoors.com) or Toll-Free Telephone: 1-833-587-2164, hours are 6am - 9pm.


01/23/2025

Jayhawk Area Council BSA

Location: PERRY STATE PARK

Type: WINTER CAMPING

Dates: 01/23/25 - 01/28/25

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Boy Scouts of America KLONDIKE DEBRY- contact Jayhawk Area Council jayhawk@scouting.org

using areas:

  • Turkey Run
  • Mulberry Grove
  • Pelican Point
  • Hobie Cove
  • Catfish Alley
  • Cougar Pass
  • Cottonwood Bridge
  • Lake View

NOTICE JANUARY 24 2025 - JANUARY 26 2025 PERRY STATE PARK will be the site of Boy Scouts of America Klondike Derby - this special event will involve most all of the State Park Campground most camping areas will be in use by this organization.- the Horse Campground will be open for horse campers, Eagle Landing will be open with electric only, for any primitive camping with tents we will have Shelter 1-7.  There are no reservations for sites from Nov 1 2024 to March 31 2025.


01/27/2025

PERRY STATE PARK office closed

Location: Perry State Park

Type: office closed

Dates: 01/27/25 - 01/31/25

This is an All Day Event


Other Information:

Office will be closed Monday Jan 27th and will reopen Friday Jan 31 2025 

Vehicle permits are required.

The Park remains open for day use and Camping. Daily Vehicle and camping permits can be obtained at the self-pay stations. Please check kiosk for pricing.

The water is off to many facilities. 

Most hunting/fishing licenses and permits can be purchased at KDWP Home / KDWP - KDWP (ksoutdoors.com) or Toll-Free Telephone: 1-833-587-2164, hours are 6am - 9pm.

Please call 620-672-5911 if you need further assistance.