Wolf Creek (KS)

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · VASSAR, KS · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 55 ft

Features

Rig Size Big Rig Friendly Pull Through
Hookup Electric Hookup 50 amp
Style Dump Station Vault Toilet Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites56
Sites Accepting RVs56
Group Sites1
Overnight Sites56
Max RV Length55 ft
Max Amps50
Electric Hookup Sites40
Pull-Through Sites7
Back-In Sites49
SurfaceGravel

Location

38.6763889, -95.5680556 · 5260 POMONA DAM ROAD , VASSAR , KS 66543-9212

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Description

Overview

Wolf Creek Campground is located a few miles west of Pomona Dam Road on the north side of the Pomona Lake in eastern Kansas. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts. The reservoir covers 4,000 acres and offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities.

Recreation

Fishing, boating, picnicking and hunting are favorite activities on and around Pomona Lake. The lake's fish and wildlife resources provide ample opportunities for sportsmen and women.

Three nearby trails meander around Pomona Lake, providing visitors with hiking and nature study opportunities. Deer Creek Nature Trail and Witches' Broom Trail are short trails for hikers. The Black Hawk Trail offers a 33 mile loop with several trailheads and is a popular hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking path.

Facilities

Wolf Creek Campground offers 78 family campsites, 45 of which have hookups; one large group campsite also has hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, a shower building, playground, ball field, and dump station. A boat ramp and marina are nearby, as are numerous bank-fishing areas.

The local sheriff's department and Corps of Engineers rangers patrol the park during the recreation season.

A visitor center is located a short distance from the park and provides educational displays about the lake and its environment.

Natural Features

Pomona Lake is situated among the rolling hills, mixed grasslands, croplands and forests of eastern Kansas. Wildlife and numerous species of birds can be observed at this secluded, heavily shaded campground. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey, crappie, walleye, channel catfish and other wildlife can be found here.

Nearby Attractions

Numerous parks lie on the banks of Pomona Lake, offering additional boating, fishing, swimming, hunting, and hiking opportunities.

The town of Lyndon, Kansas is less than 10 miles away, with limited restaurants and shops. This small town is home to 22 historical sites and the smallest Carnegie library still in use.

Directions

From US 75 and K-268 junction proceed east on K-268 for 7 miles to Pomona Dam Road; turn north and proceed 2.5 miles across the dam. After crossing the dam, turn west on Wolf Creek Pkwy and remain on this road for 1.2 miles to the park entrance.

Activities

CAMPING

Details

Phone785-453-2201
ADA AccessN
ReservableYes

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