Damsite - Fall River Lake

- Mar–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
Overview Fall River Dam is located on Fall River, a tributary of the Verdigris River, in Greenwood County, Kansas. Opportunities for outdoor family fun and recreation include swimming, boating, water skiing, camping, picnicking and sightseeing.Recreation Fall River and Lake provide visitors with endless boating, water skiing, jet skiing and swimming opportunities. Anglers will find white bass, bluegill, crappie, green sunfish and channel catfish, to be plentiful. For birdwatchers and nature lovers, there is an 8,000 acre public wildlife area, where prairie chickens, waterfowl of all kinds, rabbits, wild turkeys, white tail deer, doves and quail are commonly seen. Facilities This campground straddles Fall River below the spillway. There are 13 rentable sites. 2 sites with 50 amp and water and 6 sites with 30 amp and water. There are 5 sites with water only. Additional amenities include vault toilets, drinking water, and a playground. Natural Features Rolling prairies and tree-dotted valleys sheltered by limestone-capped ridges surround Fall Lake. The lake is about a mile wide at the damsite and stretches up the picturesque Fall River for 15 miles. This scenic area has a wealth of native wildlife and vegetation. Nearby Attractions Fall River State Park is nearby, offering great fishing and birding along the river. Canoeing is also a popular activity in the park.
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
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- Whitehall BayRiver fishing · ~3 min drive
- Elk City LakeLake fishing · ~53 min drive
- Cherryvale ParkLake fishing · ~1h 13m drive
- Riverside EastRiver fishing · ~1h 16m drive
- Downstream PointLake fishing · ~1h 13m drive
- Fredonia Bay State ParkRiver fishing · ~3 min drive
- Fall River LakeLake fishing · ~2 min drive
- Shady CreekRiver fishing · ~1h 10m drive
- Cross Timbers State Park - Holiday HillLake fishing · ~17 min drive
Best time to visit Damsite - Fall River Lake
Best months: March–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
43° / 22°
4 wet · 1 snow
Feb
49° / 25°
3 wet · 1 snow
Mar
58° / 35°
6 wet
Apr
68° / 44°
7 wet
May
76° / 56°
8 wet
Jun
85° / 65°
8 wet
Jul
90° / 69°
7 wet
Aug
90° / 67°
6 wet
Sep
82° / 59°
5 wet
Oct
70° / 46°
6 wet
Nov
57° / 35°
4 wet
Dec
46° / 26°
4 wet · 1 snow
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Fredonia, KS, 15.3 mi away at 893 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

