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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Reviews (343)
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek impresses with its well-maintained grounds, clean restrooms, and beautiful views of the lake. Campers appreciate the friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and accessibility of sites, even during high water conditions. While some amenities could use updates, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite camping destination.
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek impresses with its well-maintained grounds, clean restrooms, and beautiful views of the lake. Campers appreciate the friendly staff, reasonable pricing, and accessibility of sites, even during high water conditions. While some amenities could use updates, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite camping destination.
Review Summary
Don E
VerifiedApril 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Love this campground. Lots of campsites are close to the water and you can fish from the bank. Extra bonus is a cover over most of the picnic tables. Very quiet and peaceful campground. We’ll be back!!
Don E
VerifiedApril 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Love this campground. Lots of campsites are close to the water and you can fish from the bank. Extra bonus is a cover over most of the picnic tables. Very quiet and peaceful campground. We’ll be back!!
Matthew R
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Campground was clean. The sites were level and paved. Great view of lake. Sites were also spaced out so it didn’t feel like you had a neighbor. One of the nicest campgrounds we’ve stayed in.
Rob S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CCRE
Council Grove Lake offers a great experience for campers. It is in the Flint Hills right outside of a great small community with easy access to shops, restaurants, and even a brewery. There is a trail head to the Flint Hills rail trail here as well, which is great for a day hike and bike trip. The campground itself is clean and safe and most sites are on the water or have a water view. The biggest “negative” is that it is often very windy. This is just a part of the geography but plan accordingly. There is plenty of campground walking and biking. The site itself(site 1) is a great site, somewhat more private than others. It has lake views and access for floating, kayaking, and fishing. The pad of this site is concrete but some others are gravel. Highly recommend Council Grove Lake and Canning Creek.
Matthew R
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Campground was clean. The sites were level and paved. Great view of lake. Sites were also spaced out so it didn’t feel like you had a neighbor. One of the nicest campgrounds we’ve stayed in.
Rob S
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CCRE
Council Grove Lake offers a great experience for campers. It is in the Flint Hills right outside of a great small community with easy access to shops, restaurants, and even a brewery. There is a trail head to the Flint Hills rail trail here as well, which is great for a day hike and bike trip. The campground itself is clean and safe and most sites are on the water or have a water view. The biggest “negative” is that it is often very windy. This is just a part of the geography but plan accordingly. There is plenty of campground walking and biking. The site itself(site 1) is a great site, somewhat more private than others. It has lake views and access for floating, kayaking, and fishing. The pad of this site is concrete but some others are gravel. Highly recommend Council Grove Lake and Canning Creek.
Judy S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CCRE
Great camping sites with concrete slab. Clean bathrooms. Quiet.
Judy S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: 30, Loop: CCRE
Great camping sites with concrete slab. Clean bathrooms. Quiet.
Kurt B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CCRE
Campground is always clean, well groomed and well kept. Our favorite campground to use!
Kurt B
VerifiedOctober 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: CCRE
Campground is always clean, well groomed and well kept. Our favorite campground to use!
Location & Directions for Canning Creek
1130 City Lake Rd, Council Grove, KS 66846 United States
Elevation: 401 ft
Getting There
From I-70, take Highway 177 south for 30 mi. Turn west across Dam Road, then turn right on to City Lake Road and continue for 2 mi. Campground entrance road is on the right.
Highway access
Canning Creek is accessible via I-70, with Highway 177 providing a direct route south for approximately 30 miles.
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
4PM
Check out time
3PM
General
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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