Activities

  • camping

    Basic and electric campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    Four hiking trails wind through the park. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    Cast your line from the shore of six-acre Lake Allaman. The lake is not stocked. Night fishing is not allowed.

  • picnicking

    You will find an excellent place to enjoy lunch at one of the picnic sites or at one of the shelters. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    The former swimming beach is now a non-designated swimming area. This area is not buoyed nor is a lifeguard on duty at any time. Swim at your own risk.

  • boating

    Small boats and electric motors are permitted on lake Allaman. There are no boat ramps.

  • Interpretive Programs

    You can attend a variety of nature programs during the summer months. Click here for more information.

  • Playground

    Playground equipment is located in the picnic area, near the showerhouse and in campgrounds 2 and 4.

Park information

Less than an hour from Kansas City, Wallace State Park is an island of serenity. Visitors can fish or swim in the park’s six-acre lake or hike one of four scenic trails with benches along the way for relaxing. Picnic sites that are shaded by trees are scattered throughout and the family-oriented campground includes modern restrooms, hot showers and hot water.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds (gated)

Summer Hours (on-season)
April 15 through Oct. 31
7 a.m. -  10 p.m., daily

Winter Hours (off-season)
Nov. 1 through April 14
7 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily

Day-Use Area:

7 a.m. to sunset, daily

Park Office hours

Staff are usually available in the park daily. The office telephone is monitored for messages during daytime hours.