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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
Ben E
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
I would have given an excellent review but I don’t want the secret of how wonderful this lake is to get out.
Roger C
VerifiedJune 16, 2024 • Stayed at: S-2, Loop: CCRE
The group site and shelter building were well maintained and clean. Plenty of tables for everyone to sit, cooking areas were clean. The trash was picked up daily and the guy was pleasant and friendly. The restroom closest to the site was clean when we arrived on Thursday. It was not cleaned or stocked during our four-day camp even though a sign on the building said it was cleaned daily. On Saturday we stopped the Ranger and asked for someone to stock the toilet paper as it was out. It was still out when we left on Sunday. Our group and several of the single sites used the restroom and shower, so it was often busy. At $110 per night, it doesn't seem too much to expect a clean and stocked restroom.
Roger C
VerifiedJune 16, 2024 • Stayed at: S-2, Loop: CCRE
The group site and shelter building were well maintained and clean. Plenty of tables for everyone to sit, cooking areas were clean. The trash was picked up daily and the guy was pleasant and friendly. The restroom closest to the site was clean when we arrived on Thursday. It was not cleaned or stocked during our four-day camp even though a sign on the building said it was cleaned daily. On Saturday we stopped the Ranger and asked for someone to stock the toilet paper as it was out. It was still out when we left on Sunday. Our group and several of the single sites used the restroom and shower, so it was often busy. At $110 per night, it doesn't seem too much to expect a clean and stocked restroom.
May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CCRE
Clean individual restrooms and shower room. The electric campsites still need boat docks to keep your boat in the water overnight.
May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CCRE
Clean individual restrooms and shower room. The electric campsites still need boat docks to keep your boat in the water overnight.
May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CCRE
Clean individual restrooms and shower room. The electric campsites still need boat docks to keep your boat in the water overnight.
May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CCRE
Clean individual restrooms and shower room. The electric campsites still need boat docks to keep your boat in the water overnight.
May 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: CCRE
Clean individual restrooms and shower room. The electric campsites still need boat docks to keep your boat in the water overnight.
Donald L
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: CCRE
the park was nice, but there was no host or authority to be found. Nobody at the gatehouse to help finding my site, and your online website doesn't show campsites, only a generalized map of roads in the park. I did find my site by asking other campers. But when I got to my site, which had been reassigned by my arrival delay, it was a site with no shade and no water at the site, only electric. I had very noisy neighbors driving in and out late into the night. I think a host or supervision might be a good idea for the future. In other ways, and at other sites I would happily return to Canning Creek.
Donald L
VerifiedMay 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 23, Loop: CCRE
the park was nice, but there was no host or authority to be found. Nobody at the gatehouse to help finding my site, and your online website doesn't show campsites, only a generalized map of roads in the park. I did find my site by asking other campers. But when I got to my site, which had been reassigned by my arrival delay, it was a site with no shade and no water at the site, only electric. I had very noisy neighbors driving in and out late into the night. I think a host or supervision might be a good idea for the future. In other ways, and at other sites I would happily return to Canning Creek.
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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