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CANNING CREEK (KS), COUNCIL GROVE LAKE, KS

Description

Canning Creek Campground is located at Council Grove Lake in the famous Flint Hills region of Kansas. The lake is one mile northwest of the historic town of Council Grove and within walking distance of the Santa Fe Trail. Council Grove Lake is one of the top outdoor recreation sites in Kansas, with ten developed parks for camping, picnicking, nature trails, fishing, sightseeing, and countless other activities. There are 3310 acres of water to boat, water-ski, fish, and play on. In addition, Council Grove provides an all-terrain vehicle area below the dam, in Outlet Channel East. Campers are accommodated with developed facilities in nine separate parks surrounding the lake.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Boat Launch Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Flush Toilet
  • Playground
  • Potable Water
  • Showers

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance.
Campground requires a 2-night minimum stay on weekends during Peak season.
Campground requires a 3-night minimum stay on holiday weekends during Peak season.
  • The campground is open April 1 through October 31, and offers 40 campsites with 3 group camping areas.
  • Camping is allowed from April 1 - 14 and October 1 - 31 on a first- come first-serve basis, and those fees will be collected by a roving park attendant.
  • Campsites range from $11-$20/night and group camping $75-$150/night.
  • There is a limit of 1 wheeled camping unit and 1 tent, or 2 tents with a maximum of 8 people per campsite.

Getting There:

Canning Creek (KS)
945 LAKE ROAD
Council Grove KS 66846-9322

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
38.69222, -96.53389

1.5 miles north of Council Grove, KS on State 177. Go west across dam road, at the west end of dam turn right on to City Lake Road and go 2 miles west. Canning Creek Cove entrance road is on the right. 96.32.2 - 38.41.32
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Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (620)767-5195
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