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Canning Creek Campground

Council Grove Lake, Kansas

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As of October 2026, Canning Creek Campground is a campground in Kansas with 44 campsites. Canning Creek Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Canning Creek Campground is located at 38.6925° N, 96.5373° W.

people allowed on 36 of 44 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 75

Canning Creek Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 1 (27 sites)Oct 2 (19 sites)

27 sites open on Oct 1 at Canning Creek Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 16:55 UTC.

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Changes allowed: 4 change(s) per reservation
Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
Maximum stay: 14 nights
Military discount available

Published by Recreation.gov for Canning Creek Campground, read on September 29, 2026.

Campsites at Canning Creek Campground

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Standard 36
Group 8
Accessible 2
Hookups 44

What an RV fits

25–29 ft1 site
30–34 ft2 sites
35–39 ft1 site
40–44 ft4 sites
45–49 ft7 sites
50–54 ft3 sites
55–59 ft1 site
60–64 ft2 sites
65–69 ft1 site
70–74 ft5 sites
75–79 ft1 site
80–84 ft2 sites
85–89 ft2 sites
90–94 ft1 site
110–114 ft1 site
120–124 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

Things to do: fishing, boating, hiking, wildlife, photography, stargazing.

All sites at Canning Creek Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
01	CCRE	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
02	CCRE	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric, Water	-
03	CCRE	Standard	8	90 ft	Electric, Water	-
04	CCRE	Standard	8	110 ft	Electric, Water	-
05	CCRE	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
06	CCRE	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
07	CCRE	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
08	CCRE	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
09	CCRE	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
10	CCRE	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water	-
11	CCRE	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric, Water	-
12	CCRE	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
13	CCRE	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
14	CCRE	Standard	8	55 ft	Electric, Water	-
15	CCRE	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric, Water	-
16	CCRE	Standard	8	85 ft	Electric, Water	-
17	CCRE	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric, Water	-
18	CCRE	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric, Water	-
19	CCRE	Standard	8	85 ft	Electric, Water	-
20	CCRE	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric	-
21	CCRE	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric	-
22	CCRE	Standard	8	41 ft	Electric	-
23	CCRE	Standard	8	29 ft	Electric	-
24	CCRE	Standard	8	-	Electric	-
25	CCRE	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water	-
26	CCRE	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water	-
27	CCRE	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric, Water	-
28	CCRE	Standard	8	120 ft	Electric, Water	-
29	CCRE	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
30	CCRE	Standard	8	80 ft	Electric, Water	-
31	CCRE	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric, Water	-
32	CCRE	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric, Water	-
33	CCRE	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
34	CCRE	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric, Water	-
35	CCRE	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water	-
S-2	CCRE	Group	40	-	Electric, Water	-
S-3	CCRE	Group	75	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
Kaw Day Use Shelter	Day Use	Group	50	-	Electric, Water	Accessible
Osage Day Use Shelter	Day Use	Group	50	-	Electric	Accessible
POD 1	GS1	Group	25	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
POD 2	GS1	Group	25	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
POD 3	GS1	Group	25	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
POD 4	GS1	Group	25	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
36	VOL	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-

About Canning Creek Campground

Overview

Canning Creek Cove Park is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.

Recreation

Boating is a popular pastime at the lake, and two boat ramps are located in the campground for visitors' convenience.

The lake is known for its fishing opportunities, with crappie and catfish being the most abundant. Council Grove was also the first lake in Kansas to receive stocking of Saugeye.

Hunters will find populations of quail, prairie chicken, wild turkey and deer on the nearly 2,700 acres of public hunting land surrounding the lake.

Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and into the forest. Pioneer Nature Trail is known as the most scenic trail, with plenty of wildlife, greenery and wildflowers creating a beautiful background.

Council Grove is also a starting point for the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway. This byway travels through the best of the remaining remnants of the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem in North America.

Along the byway and 25 miles south is the National Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, where visitors can spot colorful wildflowers in the spring and array of autumn colors in the fall.

Facilities

Canning Creek Campground offers 43 reservable campsites, including three group sites that can accommodate 40, 75 and 100 guests. Electric hookups, flush toilets and other modern amenities are provided.

The campground has plenty of shade, along with open grassy areas for games and recreation.

Natural Features

Council Grove Lake sits in the rolling, grassy prairie of east Kansas, known as the Flint Hills. The lake was created by a dam built in 1964, and now offers recreational opportunities to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Historically this area is where the Osage Indians signed a treaty to establish the Old Santa Fe Trail. A marker in the town of Council Grove indicates the place where the treaty was signed.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Council Grove, located about 2 miles southeast of the lake, is a National Historic District, with seven Santa Fe National Historic Trail sites in the community.

Rules and notices at Canning Creek Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Canning Creek Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

New for 2024 , check-out time is 3PM and check-in time is 4PM.

Campsite must be reserved prior to setting up camping equipment.

Two camping units are allowed per campsite, i.e. one RV and one tent or two tents. Only one camping unit may be plugged into the electric service.

Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Park gates close at 10pm, all park visitors who are not camping must depart prior to 10 p.m.

Pets must be kept contained at all times (i.e. leash or pen). It is a violation to leave pets unattended.

Help keep your parks operating at their best - Please report issues and concerns with any of the facilities to a park ranger or volunteer. For emergencies call Morris County Sheriff Office at (620)767-6310.

Help protect your public property by leaving them better than when you arrived. Trash receptacles are available throughout the parks. Please throw away any discarded materials in these locations; campsite fire rings are not to be used as trash cans. Dumping of household trash is not permissible.

All motorized vehicles (including toys) must be licensed and tagged to operate on Corps roadways. An Off-Road Vehicle park is located below the dam in Outlet Channel-East; maximum wheel-base width of 66-inches.

Click here for more information on Council Grove Lake

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.

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Canning Creek Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Canning Creek Campground?

Canning Creek Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 44 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Canning Creek Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Canning Creek Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Canning Creek Campground have?

Canning Creek Campground has 44 campsites.

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