Kanza View
Kanza View
Part of Council Grove Lake
Overview
Kanza View Picnic Shelter is located at the east end of Council Grove Dam just off Kansas Highway 177. It offers some of the most scenic views of the lake.Facilities
Kanza View offers five undeveloped campsites most suitable for tent camping. The roofed day-use picnic pavilion has six picnic tables seating 40 people. The picnic pavillion is the only facility that may be reserved in advance. There is no electricity. A single water hydrant for shared use is located near the pavillion. Bathroom facilities are masonary vault toilets.Natural Features
The park sits on top of a hill adjacent to the lake offering breathtaking lake views. Although the park has many open grassy areas interspersed with large Cottonwood and Oak trees, access to the lake is limited due to the steep, rocky terrain.Recreation
Although Council Grove Lake has excellent fishing and boating opportunities, access to the water limits these activities at Kanza View. Picnicking and tent camping at Kanza View's primitive sites are this location's primary activities.Nearby Attractions
Multiple developed campgrounds surround Council Grove Lake in the near vicinity. The town of Council Grove affords an array of historic sites and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is 18 miles south on Highway 177.Important Notices
- Use of the picnic pavillion is limited to day-use (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
- Capacity of the picnic pavillion is limited to 40 people.
- Parking at the pavillion is limited to 10 vehicles, but a parking area is located nearby.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Available Activities
- CAMPING - Camping
- HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE - Historic Sites
Directions
1 mile north of Council Grove, Kansas on Highway 177. Then west 200 yards on Lake Road (goes across dam).
Contact Information
Phone: (620) 767-5195
Council Grove Lake, 945 Lake RoadCouncil Grove , KS 66846
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 04, Loop KV, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop KV, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop KV, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop KV, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site Kanza Day Use Shelter, Loop KV, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
