Damsite Campground

Straddling Fall River below the spillway, Damsite Campground offers a quintessential Kansas camping experience with direct lake access, diverse wildlife viewing, and well-maintained facilities. This Corps of Engineers campground features a mix of electric and non-electric sites nestled among scattered trees, providing a balance of convenience and natural beauty. The campground's proximity to Fall River Lake creates ample opportunities for water recreation, including boating, fishing, and swimming.

Located in Greenwood County, Damsite Campground sits just 3.5 miles west of Fall River on Highway 96. The surrounding landscape of rolling prairies and limestone-capped ridges offers a scenic backdrop for outdoor enthusiasts. Within a short drive, campers can explore Fall River State Park, known for its excellent fishing, birding, and canoeing opportunities along the river.

The campground caters to both RV and tent campers, with amenities including a playground, vault toilets, and drinking water. Anglers will appreciate the abundance of white bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish in Fall River Lake. For nature lovers, the adjacent 8,000-acre public wildlife area provides excellent opportunities to observe prairie chickens, waterfowl, wild turkeys, and white-tailed deer. Damsite Campground serves as an ideal base for weekend getaways or extended vacations, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and outdoor recreation of southeastern Kansas.