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The designated primitive camping area is free of charge and no reservations are needed. Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days on the property. There are several picnic shelters, fire rings and yard lights, one 2-stall vault toilet, and one boat ramp. There is no running water and no electrical outlets are available. There is a SAFETY ZONE posted from the east bluff above the campgrounds down to the lake edge. The remaining area is open to public hunting, fishing and trapping.
Waterfall Information: This is the spillway of the lake and is located on the west side of the dam. Heavy flows are dependent on run off caused by rainfall events. This area is open to viewing only, a well worn path can be followed on foot across the dam to the waterfall. No swimming or climbing on rocks is allowed. Please help us keep everyone safe by staying out of the water and off the slippery rocks.
Campground update:
Several new fire rings and picnic tables were installed in the fall of 2018. A few large trees were taken out of the campground due to being too close to the power lines and some elms that were already dead. New trees may be planted to help provide more shade in the coming years.
Fishing regulations are posted on the kiosks by the main entrance, the upper east road and next to the boat ramp. Lake maps and fishing regulation pamphlets are available at the kiosks at the main entrance, west side and east side.
Geary State Fishing Lake and Wildlife Area is 10 miles south of Junction City. The 99-acre lake is surrounded by 180 acres of public hunting land which harbors good numbers of quail, pheasant, doves, squirrels, rabbits, white-tailed deer, beaver, muskrats, raccoons, coyotes, bobcats and numerous nongame birds and animals. The lake also serves as a stopover area for migrating waterfowl in the fall and spring. Several food plots are maintained each year to provide winter food for birds and other wildlife. The lake is an excellent clear lake. The lake has been stocked with largemouth bass, walleye, saugeye, channel catfish, flathead catfish, bluegill and crappie. The lake and public hunting area are open year round. Picnic tables, fireplace grills and camping areas are available for public use.
You definitely have to go after a really good rain. But it's so beautiful and great for hiking. I'm not sure how the fish are biting but it's pretty calm and quiet for fishing. Great views. I met people that drove over 2 hours away just to see the waterfall. It's definitely worth it.
Nice clean refreshing place to spend a few hours or more to just unwind. Really pretty kid friendly too. Nice little pool at the bottom they can play in. The water is only about knee deep and isn't moving too fast. The access path is a little steep in a few spots but definitely managable, even with littles ones.
This was a fun time out for the family. There were some mildly challenging hiking trails and the kids had fun playing in the clay at the bottom of the "waterfall" (we came during dry season). The dogs had fun swimming in the lake. I don't think there were any restrooms, which could cut your day here short.
I personally loved it. So peaceful to camp. I'd say my only complaint is people leaving trash. Otherwise it's now one of my favorite places to be.
