Random camping elsewhere is prohibited, due to the absence of sanitary facilities. All campgrounds have a 14-day stay limit. Quiet hours are in effect from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. User fees are charged for camping in parks that the Corps of Engineers and Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks operate. The amount of the fee is based on the type of facilities provided. Holders of Golden Age and Golden Access Passports receive a 50 percent discount on the camping fees in the Corps-managed areas.
All campgrounds contain level campsites, with picnic tables, grills, and fire rings.
Shower and water-borne toilet buildings are located in most parks. Manned entrance stations are located at Fancy Creek and River Pond campgrounds, and all campgrounds are patrolled routinely by park rangers and local law enforcement officers. This 202-acre park is located on the east side of the lake at the north end. The 514-acre park is located below the dam. The 188-acre park is located on the west side of the lake.