Fall River Lake
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Not required
Entry fee: Day-use fees may apply at some Corps recreation areas. Fall River Lake is a lake cove in Greenwood County, Kansas.
Closures and warnings
Swim only in designated beach areas when open. Watch for boat traffic outside swim zones. As of September 28, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Current | None |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Fall River Lake near Fall River / Fredonia in Greenwood County. Corps recreation areas with boat ramps, camping, and designated swim beaches where posted. |
| Parking | Corps recreation area lots |
| Fee | Day-use fees may apply at some Corps recreation areas; camping fees separate |
| Reservation or permit | Not required |
| Managed by | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Fall River Lake) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Multiple Corps parks around the reservoir with picnic sites, boat launches, and camping |
Rules
| Camping | Allowed |
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Common questions
Common questions
Is Fall River Lake open?
Swim only in designated beach areas when open. Watch for boat traffic outside swim zones. As of September 28, 2026.
Can you swim at Fall River Lake?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Fall River Lake. No current is reported here.
How do you get to Fall River Lake?
The road in is paved. Fall River Lake near Fall River / Fredonia in Greenwood County. Corps recreation areas with boat ramps, camping, and designated swim beaches where posted. Parking: Corps recreation area lots.
Do you need a reservation for Fall River Lake?
No reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Fall River Lake?
The fee is Day-use fees may apply at some Corps recreation areas; camping fees separate.
What facilities are at Fall River Lake?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Multiple Corps parks around the reservoir with picnic sites, boat launches, and camping.
What are the rules at Fall River Lake?
Camping is allowed.
Nearby
Public land
Just outside: Fall River State Park (0.6 mi) .
Sources
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- https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Fall-River-Lake/ (accessed September 28, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.roadNote / access.amenities / rules.camping, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / waterType / hazardNote, access.fee / access.permitRequired / access.parking, swimmerNotes.current / entryType, access.roadSurface, access.amenities.restrooms)
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