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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
Mike C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CCRE
Nice park to stay at with good views of the Lake. The dogs running around loose is not good. Several aggressive dogs came into our campsite towards our dogs. WE were not able to take our trash to the trash can either one night since one camper had their dogs on very long cables to were they were able to "protect" the trash cans. There is no park attendant in park. They post a number you can call or call the Sheriff if you have a problem. So if you have noisy neighbors or other issues you have to deal with them yourself.
Mike C
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 01, Loop: CCRE
Nice park to stay at with good views of the Lake. The dogs running around loose is not good. Several aggressive dogs came into our campsite towards our dogs. WE were not able to take our trash to the trash can either one night since one camper had their dogs on very long cables to were they were able to "protect" the trash cans. There is no park attendant in park. They post a number you can call or call the Sheriff if you have a problem. So if you have noisy neighbors or other issues you have to deal with them yourself.
Rob S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: CCRE
Very nice camp ground. This spot has a great view of the lake with access for kayaking and paddle boards. It was level and had a concrete pad with plenty of space for our small camper. Overall, the campground has well maintained sites. Ours was one of the better ones. Some sites in this camp ground are fairly rough but still cleans and accessible. When booking, we noticed the area we were in was booked solid. Oddly, once there it was pretty sparse with only a few campers. Some of the booked sites had small blue tents on them. Not sure if this was the parks way of making them unavailable. It was a bit frustrating as the sites next to us that had the tents had no people there for the entire time and they had even better views and better lake access. Overall, this camp ground is well maintained and clean. It was quiet and peaceful. Would have liked to see the ranger and the host out more for safety and visual presence. However, we had no issues where we needed them. Would recommend and we will return.
Rob S
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: CCRE
Very nice camp ground. This spot has a great view of the lake with access for kayaking and paddle boards. It was level and had a concrete pad with plenty of space for our small camper. Overall, the campground has well maintained sites. Ours was one of the better ones. Some sites in this camp ground are fairly rough but still cleans and accessible. When booking, we noticed the area we were in was booked solid. Oddly, once there it was pretty sparse with only a few campers. Some of the booked sites had small blue tents on them. Not sure if this was the parks way of making them unavailable. It was a bit frustrating as the sites next to us that had the tents had no people there for the entire time and they had even better views and better lake access. Overall, this camp ground is well maintained and clean. It was quiet and peaceful. Would have liked to see the ranger and the host out more for safety and visual presence. However, we had no issues where we needed them. Would recommend and we will return.
Charlene W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CCRE
Love the shade!
Charlene W
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: CCRE
Love the shade!
Will C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CCRE
I stayed at site 10 at Canning Creek in late July, 2023. The site was pretty and there were good roads leading there. The camping pad was a little tight to park in. I really liked the covered picnic area. My biggest complaint is the lack of lake access at this site. Rip rap prevented safe access to swim or launch a kayak.
Will C
VerifiedAugust 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CCRE
I stayed at site 10 at Canning Creek in late July, 2023. The site was pretty and there were good roads leading there. The camping pad was a little tight to park in. I really liked the covered picnic area. My biggest complaint is the lack of lake access at this site. Rip rap prevented safe access to swim or launch a kayak.
Janet B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CCRE
During hot weather, the 50 Amp breakers are necessary for larger RVs. It was nice to be able to reserve a larger site near the water with 50 Amp.
Janet B
VerifiedAugust 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: CCRE
During hot weather, the 50 Amp breakers are necessary for larger RVs. It was nice to be able to reserve a larger site near the water with 50 Amp.
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
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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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