Atchison State Fishing Lake

Sweeping along the serene shores of a 66-acre lake, the Atchison State Fishing Lake campground offers an authentic and tranquil camping experience for those seeking simplicity, natural beauty, and peaceful isolation. The campground provides only primitive camping, ensuring an uninterrupted connection to nature, with scattered picnic tables, fire rings, and basic pit toilets available for convenience.

Located just south of Atchison, Kansas, this site is ideal for anglers and wildlife enthusiasts, as the lake teems with bass, crappie, and catfish, and the surrounding area abounds with bird-watching opportunities. Visitors can enjoy leisurely walks along the lakeshore and revel in the quietude, far removed from urban noise. With no utility hookups or designated campsites, the area caters perfectly to tent campers and self-sufficient RVers looking to escape into the serene Kansas wilderness.