Overview

Card Creek Campground is located 5 miles west of Independence Kansas.

Facilities

There are 15 electric campsites and 5 primitive campsites. There is one shower building restroom and one vault toilet. There is a boat ramp and a dump station.

Natural Features

Card Creek Campground is located along Card Creek which flows into Elk City Lake.

Recreation

There is very good fishing at Card Creek and there is a hiking trail adjacent to the campground. Camping is available year round. It is located near the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism hunting areas.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Independence is located 5 miles east of the park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.

Important Notices

• Campsite 14 is closed for maintenance until further notice. 

Available Activities

• Biking - Biking
• Boating - Boating
• Canoeing - Canoeing
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Fishing - Fishing
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Star Gazing - Star Gazing
• Water Access - Water Access
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Birding - Birding
• Camping - Camping
• Hiking - Hiking
• Hunting - Hunting
• Motor Boat - Motor Boat
• Non-Motorized Boating - Non-Motorized Boating
• Paddling - Paddling
• Picnicking - Picnicking
• Scenic Drive - Scenic Drive

Directions

<p>From Independence follow Highway 160 west to brown directional sign and follow the blacktop to the park.</p>

Contact Information

Phone: 620-336-2741

Rental Options

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