Outlet Channel Campground
Elk City Lake, Kansas
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As of October 2026, Outlet Channel Campground is a campground in Kansas with 15 campsites. Outlet Channel Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
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- people allowed on 14 of 15 sites
- 10
- people allowed on the largest site
- 75
Outlet Channel Campground reservations and next available dates
October 2026
Next Available Dates
14 sites open on Oct 1 at Outlet Channel Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.
As of 30 September 2026, 07:42 UTC.
Stay and booking rules
- Mid-stay changes allowed
- Maximum consecutive stay: 14 consecutive nights
- Maximum stay: 14 nights
Published by Recreation.gov for Outlet Channel Campground, read on September 29, 2026.
Campsites at Outlet Channel Campground
- Standard 14
- Group 1
- Hookups 8
At a glance: Setting: Mountain.
Things to do: fishing, hiking, biking, wildlife.
All sites at Outlet Channel Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov
| Site | Type | Sleeps | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Standard | 10 | - |
| 2 | Standard | 10 | - |
| 3 | Standard | 10 | - |
| 4 | Standard | 10 | - |
| 6 | Standard | 10 | Electric, Water |
| 7 | Standard | 10 | Electric, Water |
| 8 | Standard | 10 | Electric, Water |
| 9 | Standard | 10 | - |
| 10 | Standard | 10 | - |
| 11 | Standard | 10 | - |
| 12 | Standard | 10 | Electric, Water |
| 13 | Standard | 10 | Electric, Water |
| 14 | Standard | 10 | Electric, Water |
| 15 | Standard | 10 | Electric, Water |
| Outlet Channel Shelter | Group | 75 | Electric, Water |
About Outlet Channel Campground
Overview
Outlet Channel sits below the Elk City Dam and offers a quiet setting along the Elk River.
Recreation
Fishing, Biking, Hiking, Basketball, Sand Volleyball court.
Facilities
Outlet channel has a group shelter and located near the mountain bike trails and the Elk River Hiking trail.
Natural Features
Located below the Table Mound with has natural rock formations.
Nearby Attractions
City of Independence is located 5 miles SE of park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.
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Outlet Channel Campground FAQ
How hard is it to get a campsite at Outlet Channel Campground?
Outlet Channel Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.
How do I find last-minute availability at Outlet Channel Campground?
Cancellations happen frequently at Outlet Channel 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 Outlet Channel Campground have?
Outlet Channel Campground has 15 campsites.
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