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
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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- Showers
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Reviews (311)
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek is a beautiful and well-maintained campground, offering clean, spacious sites with stunning lake views and a peaceful atmosphere. Many visitors appreciated the ease of reservation, helpful staff, and the cleanliness of facilities, including showers and restrooms. Overall, it is highly regarded as a favorite camping destination, perfect for relaxation and enjoying nature.
What Guests Are Saying
Canning Creek is a beautiful and well-maintained campground, offering clean, spacious sites with stunning lake views and a peaceful atmosphere. Many visitors appreciated the ease of reservation, helpful staff, and the cleanliness of facilities, including showers and restrooms. Overall, it is highly regarded as a favorite camping destination, perfect for relaxation and enjoying nature.
Review Summary
Rebecca T
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 07, Loop: CCRE
The location was perfect. Right by the water and easy access to the water.
John H
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CCRE
Our church camping group reserved 6 sites in a row and had a marvelous time. Plenty of shade, right next to the water at Canning Creek. Using sites 5-10 allowed us to have a nice oval roadway to walk for exercise. The City of Council Grove is just down the road. A tour destination with quite a history is a restaurant called the Hays House which has excellent food.
John H
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CCRE
Our church camping group reserved 6 sites in a row and had a marvelous time. Plenty of shade, right next to the water at Canning Creek. Using sites 5-10 allowed us to have a nice oval roadway to walk for exercise. The City of Council Grove is just down the road. A tour destination with quite a history is a restaurant called the Hays House which has excellent food.
Rebecca J
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: CCRE
It is frustrating that only 2 nights can be booked and it’s not fair that someone can take the spot after that so you risk having to pull in or move.
Rebecca J
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: CCRE
It is frustrating that only 2 nights can be booked and it’s not fair that someone can take the spot after that so you risk having to pull in or move.
Bill H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Fire pit is in difficult place to enjoy the fire in Lot 34.
Bill H
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Fire pit is in difficult place to enjoy the fire in Lot 34.
John G
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: CCRE
Clean, well-maintained campground. Our waterside site was level and easy to back into.
John G
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: CCRE
Clean, well-maintained campground. Our waterside site was level and easy to back into.
Max L
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: CCRE
Road was closed so we could not get there. Called office, when she finally answered, she was very rude. Would not cancel reservation, so I could not use my life time pass again. Went to belle starr in Oklahoma and she fixed us up with a spot, but couldn’t use my card, had to pay full price. She was a big help. Main office for all core parks, never answered phone or return my call. I would like to see all my money back, however I don’t think I will.
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.
Canning Creek is accessible via I-70, with Highway 177 providing a direct route south for approximately 30 miles.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.6925 / -96.5373
Elevation: 401 feet
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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Last updated: June 4, 2026
