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
Jolene B
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 01, Loop: CCRE
I like that you can book great spots 4 days in advance instead of 6 months.
Carolyn S
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop: CCRE
If you want beautiful scenery and relaxation this is the place to go. We watched beautiful sunsets and sunrises every morning sitting on the lake. The spaces between other campers was nice you wasnβt right on top of the other. You had your own pavilion and the campsites were angles just right where you come out of your door and had lake view. We drove almost 8 hours but well worth it. We will be going back.
Renee J
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 12, Loop: CCRE
One of my favorite places to camp. Plan on making more camping trips in future
Shelley R
VerifiedOctober 3, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 18, Loop: CCRE
Perfect weekend! Great weather great spot. Took a chance on this site and the one next to it. It was quiet, nobody next to us. The perfect weekend.
Elizabeth Braymen
October 2, 2025
Traveling from coast to coast, this has been one of my favorite "off season" stops for camping overnight. Very quiet and beautiful. Spacious sites.
Doug O
VerifiedOctober 2, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop: CCRE
One of our favorite places and favorite spots
Richard T
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 14, Loop: CCRE
Quiet park, our site #14 backed to the lake.
Christine G
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 14, Loop: CCRE
Very relaxing!
Amy L
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 13, Loop: CCRE
We stayed at Canning Creek campground in a travel trailer for 2 nights. Site was plenty (huge) big enough. Our site was beautiful and back up to the lake. When we want into town a school teacher asked where we were camping, I told her Canning Creek she said it was the old folk's campground. Old folks or not we loved it. I should say we are young old folks. Our neighbors were great too. If we are ever in the area again, we will stay here again. Showers were clean did not use restrooms. Peaceful place to camp. Best campground we stopped at from Ohio to California.
Derek W
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 β’ Stayed at: 11, Loop: CCRE
Nice campground. We were right on the water. Good cell phone service with AT&T.
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.
