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
Leo P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 09, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful well kept campground.
One recommendation is to have a dumpster for the trash not trash cans.
Ben E
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 32, Loop: CCRE
I would have given an excellent review but I donβt want the secret of how wonderful this lake is to get out.
Roger C
VerifiedJune 16, 2024 β’ 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 β’ 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 β’ 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.
Melisa W
VerifiedMay 21, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 21, Loop: CCRE
The hot water in the shower house closest to camp site was not working.
Cindy Nihart
May 15, 2024
One of my favorite places to camp and kayak in KS. Bathrooms, trash receptacles, and plenty of dog walking areas. We took a trip into Council Grove to go antiquing and plant shopping, and saw the Northern Lights making it a memorable Mothers Day weekend.
Jeff G
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 08, Loop: CCRE
The entire camping area was beautifully maintained. The solo bathroom was clean and perfect for what it was. And the bathrooms and showers building was also clean and well maintained. I was beyond satisfied, I was impressed. If only you could have held off the rain and colder than expected temperatures it would have been perfect.
David W
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 β’ Stayed at: 31, Loop: CCRE
One of the best lakes for camping Kansas.
Berlene S
VerifiedOctober 25, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 02, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful park with lots of green space and trees. Very well maintained. Saw workers there everyday. Trash was picked up daily. Hot showers with good water pressure. Site 2 was not level even though it is blacktop. Sites 2, 3 and 4 (pull-thru sites) are very close together. Thankfully sites 3 and 4 were empty when we were there. All other sites are nicely spaced. Would stay at a different site next time.
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.
