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Jim H
VerifiedOctober 25, 2021 Stayed at: 29, Loop: CCRE
Site 41A is a wonderful site, view is great and the neighboring sites are closed so it was very quiet.
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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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About Canning Creek
Canning Creek Cove Park is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.
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41 Sites Available
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01, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 44 × 25 ft · Paved
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02, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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03, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 85 × 14 ft · Paved
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04, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 99 × 15 ft · Paved
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05, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 29 ft · Gravel
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06, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 42 × 27 ft · Gravel
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07, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 33 × 38 ft · Gravel
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08, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 36 ft · Gravel
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09, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 23 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 61 × 36 ft · Gravel
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11, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 54 × 35 ft · Gravel
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12, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 49 × 26 ft · Gravel
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13, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 62 × 27 ft · Gravel
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14, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 58 × 38 ft · Gravel
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15, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 75 × 37 ft · Gravel
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16, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 73 × 29 ft · Gravel
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17, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 63 × 29 ft · Gravel
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18, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 61 × 36 ft · Gravel
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19, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 59 × 30 ft · Gravel
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20, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 41 × 22 ft · Gravel
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21, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 43 × 13 ft · Gravel
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22, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 42 × 26 ft · Gravel
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23, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 33 × 27 ft · Gravel
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24, Loop: CCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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25, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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26, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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27, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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28, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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29, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 47 × 20 ft · Paved
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30, Loop: CCRE
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99 × 27 ft · Paved · Back-in Site
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31, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 71 × 29 ft · Paved
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32, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 64 × 28 ft · Paved
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33, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 47 × 30 ft · Paved
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34, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 29 ft · Paved
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35, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 80 × 16 ft · Gravel
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36, Loop: VOL
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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POD 1, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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POD 2, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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POD 3, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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POD 4, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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S-2, Loop: CCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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41 Sites Available
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01, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 44 × 25 ft · Paved
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02, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Pull-through
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03, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 85 × 14 ft · Paved
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04, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 99 × 15 ft · Paved
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05, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 29 ft · Gravel
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06, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 42 × 27 ft · Gravel
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07, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 33 × 38 ft · Gravel
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08, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 45 × 36 ft · Gravel
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09, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 36 × 23 ft · Gravel
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10, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 61 × 36 ft · Gravel
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11, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 54 × 35 ft · Gravel
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12, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 49 × 26 ft · Gravel
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13, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 62 × 27 ft · Gravel
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14, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 58 × 38 ft · Gravel
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15, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 75 × 37 ft · Gravel
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16, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 73 × 29 ft · Gravel
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17, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 63 × 29 ft · Gravel
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18, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 61 × 36 ft · Gravel
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19, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 59 × 30 ft · Gravel
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20, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 41 × 22 ft · Gravel
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21, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 43 × 13 ft · Gravel
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22, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 42 × 26 ft · Gravel
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23, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 33 × 27 ft · Gravel
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24, Loop: CCRE
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Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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25, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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26, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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27, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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28, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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29, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 47 × 20 ft · Paved
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30, Loop: CCRE
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99 × 27 ft · Paved · Back-in Site
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31, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 71 × 29 ft · Paved
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32, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 64 × 28 ft · Paved
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33, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 47 × 30 ft · Paved
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34, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 48 × 29 ft · Paved
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35, Loop: CCRE
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Pet Friendly · 80 × 16 ft · Gravel
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36, Loop: VOL
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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POD 1, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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POD 2, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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POD 3, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
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POD 4, Loop: GS1
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Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
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S-2, Loop: CCRE
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Reviews
343 reviews
Summary
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.6
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Based on 343 reviews
5 stars
70.0% (240)
4 stars
19.5% (67)
3 stars
6.7% (23)
2 stars
3.2% (11)
1 star
0.6% (2)
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Robert S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful campground with a stunning view of the lake and clean facilities. My favorite place to camp.
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Robert S
VerifiedOctober 22, 2021 Stayed at: 06, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful campground with a stunning view of the lake and clean facilities. My favorite place to camp.
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Billie T
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 Stayed at: 33, Loop: CCRE
That is the best campground that we have ever stayed at, clean convenient and the parking spot's are just great.
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Billie T
VerifiedOctober 21, 2021 Stayed at: 33, Loop: CCRE
That is the best campground that we have ever stayed at, clean convenient and the parking spot's are just great.
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Ellen S
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Very nice campground on the lake and close to the cute historic town of Council Grove.
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Ellen S
VerifiedOctober 13, 2021 Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
Very nice campground on the lake and close to the cute historic town of Council Grove.
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Scott S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful area with excellent upkeep
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Scott S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2021 Stayed at: 15, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful area with excellent upkeep
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brad g
VerifiedOctober 6, 2021 Stayed at: 30, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful and nicely maintained! Our site had beautiful water views and a level cement pad. We loved our stay.
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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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Last updated: October 22, 2026
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