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State Park Overview |
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Perry State Park comprises two areas totaling 1,250 acres on the shores of Perry Reservoir in Jefferson County. With the 12,500-acre reservoir and an 11,000-acre wildlife area nearby, this state park is well-situated to accommodate any outdoor preference.
The parks four campgrounds provide 124 electric/ water campsites and 350 primitive campsites. Showers and toilets are conveniently located for all campers. A swimming beach and beach house serve summertime fun-seekers. Day-use areas of the park offer seven picnic shelters, three of which are available by reservation.
The marshes at Perry Wildlife Area provide early migrant bird hunting, and deep water areas supply late season mallard and diving duck hunting. In dry years, water is pumped to some of the areas 10 marshes to ensure adequate water levels. Whitetailed deer, cottontails, wild turkeys, coyotes, raccoons, and dove are common on the area.
Perry Reservoir is best known for its crappie and channel cat fishing. Best angling opportunities for crappie are in the Slough Creek, Rock Creek, and Old Town areas. The best areas for channel catfish are on mud flats in the upper end of the reservoir and in the Delaware River. |
Fishing and Hunting |
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Impoundment Type ReservoirSurface Acres 11,630 acresMaximum Depth 43 feetNormal Lake Level 891.5 feetThe lake has Motor Boat Access
Fishing PopulationBluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Sauger, Saugeye, White Bass, Walleye |
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Perry State Park Office5441 West Lake Rd.Ozawkie, KS 66070(785) 246-3449 (Park Office)(785) 945-6615 (Wildlife Area)(785) 273-6740 (Regional Office)Email Perry
FROM ST. JOSEPH, MO, ATCHISON, KS
1. Take Hwy 159 (K-4) to K-92 go East approximately 2 miles, 2. Turn South on West Lake Rd. Go approximately 7 miles park office will be on the right side of the road.
FROM HOLTON, KS
1. Take Hwy 75 South to Topeka, exit on East Hwy 24, 2. Go approximately 15 miles 3. Turn North on Junction 237 and go approximately 3 miles 4. Park office will be on the left side of the road.
FROM TOPEKA, KS
1. Go East on Hwy 24 turn North on Junction 237 2. Go approximately 3 miles and the park office will be on the left side of the road.
GPS for Office parking lot N39 08.658 W095 29.378 |
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