Warning
GeneralNOTICE TO RESERVATION HOLDERS: Campsites 1-5 have been upgraded to 50 amp service. Due to the ground disturbance caused by the construction, grass may not be growing, and the ground may be muddy after periods of rain.
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About Canning Creek
Number of accommodations: 41
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (153)
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek campground consistently receives positive feedback for its beautiful, well-maintained sites with stunning lake views and clean facilities. Campers appreciate the spaciousness and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and enjoying nature. While there are some minor issues, like occasional noise from other campers and bathroom stocking concerns, overall experiences highlight it as a favorite destination for camping in Kansas.
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek campground consistently receives positive feedback for its beautiful, well-maintained sites with stunning lake views and clean facilities. Campers appreciate the spaciousness and quiet atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and enjoying nature. While there are some minor issues, like occasional noise from other campers and bathroom stocking concerns, overall experiences highlight it as a favorite destination for camping in Kansas.
Review Summary
Bret L
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 29, Loop: CCRE
Always a great stay
Doug O
VerifiedDecember 8, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop: CCRE
One of our favorite campgrounds while itβs our favorite spot!
Kathy J
VerifiedNovember 17, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 05, Loop: CCRE
Very nice place to stay.
Steve R
VerifiedNovember 7, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 27, Loop: CCRE
Toilet seats at Santa Fee slide sideways.
Judy S
VerifiedNovember 5, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 29, Loop: CCRE
Fall camping. Quiet with plenty of sites available. Bathrooms clean.
Tom & Lana R
VerifiedNovember 4, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
The campground is beautiful and immaculate. Thereβs a view from every camping spot of the lake. The showers and bathrooms were clean and I like that thereβs a heater in there when you need it.
Tom & Lana R
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Almost every hookup spot has a view of the lake. Campsite area very clean. Bathrooms showers very clean.
Troy L
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 36, Loop: VOL
Canning Creek is one of our favorites. It is hard to beat the essence of the Tall Grass Prairie.
Kurt B
VerifiedNovember 3, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: CCRE
Always well maintained campground and clean restrooms and showers. Our favorite campground around NE Kansas.
Lori C
VerifiedNovember 2, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 10, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful
Location Canning Creek
Address:
1130 City Lake Rd
Council Grove, KS, 66846
United States
From I-70, take Highway 177 south for 30 miles. Turn west across Dam Road, then turn right on to City Lake Road and continue for 2 miles. Campground entrance road is on the right.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6925 / -96.5373
Elevation: 401 feet
Policies & Rules
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New for 2024, check-out time is 3PM and check-in time is 4PM. |
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Campsite must be reserved prior to setting up camping equipment. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Pets must be kept contained at all times (i.e. leash or pen). It is a violation to leave pets unattended. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Click here for more information on Council Grove Lake |
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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. |
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralNOTICE TO RESERVATION HOLDERS: Campsites 1-5 have been upgraded to 50 amp service. Due to the ground disturbance caused by the construction, grass may not be growing, and the ground may be muddy after periods of rain.
