Less than an hour from Kansas City, Wallace State Park is an island of serenity. Visitors can fish in the park’s six-acre lake or hike one of four scenic trails …
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Jul 17, 2022
Looks lovely, picnicking, motor and tent camping, and the lake! Heavily wooded. I hope to camp in the future.Full review by Henry S
Sep 17, 2021
Nice place to visit and busier than we thought it would be in fall. Not required but would recommend reservations if you know when you'll be there. Short drive from KC and well worth the day trip or …Full review by Steve R
Jun 18, 2021
We have 37’ motorhome and tow car. It was stressful to find out where we go as first timers at Wallace Park. I was so happy to see the person in golf cart who immediately helped us. The man in golf …Full review by Y294MRkarenf
We camped @ Watkins Mill State Park last year with our 6 young grandchildren. We enjoyed the park but the lake's bacterial level was too high for recommended swimming. The temperature was 100 and above which posed a problem for us. Does the lake @ Wallace State Park have this same problem?
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I agree with John. That said, I feel that Wallace is a better camping experience over all. Watkins has a beautiful history, but the campsites at Wallace are for the most part, more …
I agree with John. That said, I feel that Wallace is a better camping experience over all. Watkins has a beautiful history, but the campsites at Wallace are for the most part, more private and a better environment.
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What conditions cause the campground to flash flood?
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The campground creek does indeed flash flood; however, this is not something that occurs very often. Regardless, campers should be prepared for changing weather conditions. If...