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Richey Cove Campground

Council Grove Lake, Kansas

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As of October 2026, Richey Cove Campground is a campground in Kansas with 39 campsites. Richey Cove Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Richey Cove Campground is located at 38.7012° N, 96.4976° W.

people allowed on 38 of 39 sites: 8
people allowed on the largest site: 40

Richey Cove Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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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 Richey Cove Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Richey Cove Campground

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Standard 38
Group 1
Hookups 39

What an RV fits

20–24 ft1 site
25–29 ft3 sites
30–34 ft1 site
35–39 ft5 sites
40–44 ft3 sites
45–49 ft6 sites
50–54 ft4 sites
55–59 ft2 sites
60–64 ft3 sites
65–69 ft1 site
70–74 ft2 sites
75–79 ft4 sites
90–94 ft1 site
95–99 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Forest.

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

All sites at Richey Cove Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
005	RCB	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric, Water
006	RCB	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water
007	RCB	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water
008	RCB	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water
009	RCB	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water
010	RCB	Standard	8	46 ft	Electric, Water
011	RCB	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water
012	RCI	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric
013	RCI	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric
014	RCI	Standard	8	39 ft	Electric
015	RCI	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric
016	RCI	Standard	8	25 ft	Electric
017	RCI	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric
018	RCI	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric
019	RCI	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric
020	RCI	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric
001	RCOV	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric
002	RCOV	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric
003	RCOV	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric
004	RCOV	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups
021	RCOV	Standard	8	65 ft	Electric, Water
022	RCOV	Standard	8	95 ft	Electric, Water
023	RCOV	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water
024	RCOV	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water
025	RCOV	Standard	8	55 ft	Electric, Water
026	RCOV	Standard	8	50 ft	Electric, Water
027	RCOV	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric, Water
028	RCOV	Standard	8	70 ft	Electric, Water
029	RCOV	Standard	8	90 ft	Electric, Water
030	RCOV	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric, Water
031	RCOV	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric, Water
032	RCOV	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric, Water
033	RCOV	Standard	8	60 ft	Electric, Water
034	RCOV	Standard	8	55 ft	Electric, Water
035	RCOV	Standard	8	75 ft	Electric, Water
036	RCOV	Standard	8	45 ft	Electric, Water
037	RCOV	Standard	8	-	Electric
S-1	RCOV	Group	40	-	Electric
038	RVOL	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer

About Richey Cove Campground

Overview

Richey Cove Campground 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 a boat ramp is 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 lands surrounding the lake.

Hiking trails wind along the lake shore 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

Richey Cove Campground offers 43 reservable campsites, including one group camping area that can accommodate up to 40 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 Flint Hills. The lake is 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 Richey Cove Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Richey Cove 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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Richey Cove Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Richey Cove Campground?

Richey Cove Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 39 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Richey Cove Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Richey Cove 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 Richey Cove Campground have?

Richey Cove Campground has 39 campsites.

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