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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Hiking
Swimming
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
Rebekka D
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CCRE
My favorite camping spot at Council Grove Lake. Quiet, secluded, easy water access.
Rebekka D
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 03, Loop: CCRE
My favorite camping spot at Council Grove Lake. Quiet, secluded, easy water access.
Sue Lytle
September 8, 2024
Great little campground. Most of the spots are on the lake. Grounds are very well kept, restrooms and showers are clean. I’d definitely recommend staying here.
Greg P
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CCRE
Lots of sites along the water in the campground. Generally well kept. Southern winds pose a problem for boating, and the shores are very rocky, so not great for swimming. From dinner time to 10:06pm on Saturday, the folks at site 16 decided the entire campground needed to hear bar-level volume and terrible karaoke, completely ruining a quiet and warm evening for the entire campground. We need more enforcement!
Greg P
VerifiedAugust 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CCRE
Lots of sites along the water in the campground. Generally well kept. Southern winds pose a problem for boating, and the shores are very rocky, so not great for swimming. From dinner time to 10:06pm on Saturday, the folks at site 16 decided the entire campground needed to hear bar-level volume and terrible karaoke, completely ruining a quiet and warm evening for the entire campground. We need more enforcement!
Janet Pasquantonio
August 25, 2024
Relatively quiet campground, has a boat ramp. The sites sit above the water and the shores are rocky on this side. Good for boating, not so much for swimming.
They have a fun Ranger program for kids, and the campsites have covers, water and electric. Some sites are closer together than others. The entire area is well cared for.
We had a great stay other than the currently drunk dudes that someone provided with a karaoke machine. Seriously my ears are bleeding! Please be considerate of other campers, and for goodness sake pick up your dog poo!
Terri p
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: CCRE
Excellent stay
Terri p
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: CCRE
Excellent stay
Leo P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful well kept campground.
One recommendation is to have a dumpster for the trash not trash cans.
Leo P
VerifiedJuly 21, 2024 • Stayed at: 09, Loop: CCRE
Beautiful well kept campground.
One recommendation is to have a dumpster for the trash not trash cans.
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
