Can you reserve a site at Canning Creek?

Yes, Canning Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Canning Creek have?

45 sites in total, of which 44 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Canning Creek?

120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Canning Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Canning Creek.

Are campfires allowed at Canning Creek?

Campfires are allowed at Canning Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Canning Creek, Kansas — 44 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Canning Creek Cove Park is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.

Recreation

Boating is a popular pastime at the lake, and two boat ramps are located in the campground for visitors' convenience. The lake is known for its fishing opportunities, with crappie and catfish being the most abundant. Council Grove was also the first lake in Kansas to receive stocking of Saugeye. Hunters will find populations of quail, wild turkey, deer, squirrels, bobcats, coyotes, ducks, geese and more on the nearly 2,700 acres of public hunting land surrounding the lake. Hiking trails wind along the lakeshore and into the forest. Pioneer Nature Trail is known as the most scenic trail, with plenty of wildlife, greenery and wildflowers creating a beautiful background. Council Grove is also a starting point for the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway. This byway travels through the best of the remaining remnants of the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem in North America. Along the byway and 25 miles south is the National Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, where visitors can spot colorful wildflowers in the spring and array of autumn colors in the fall.

Facilities

Canning Creek Campground offers 43 reservable campsites, including three group sites that can accommodate 40, 75 and 100 guests. Electric hookups, flush toilets and other modern amenities are provided.

The campground has plenty of shade, along with open grassy areas for games and recreation.

Natural Features

Council Grove Lake sits in the rolling, grassy prairie of east Kansas, known as the Flint Hills. The lake was created by a dam built in 1964, and now offers recreational opportunities to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year.

Historically this area is where the Osage Indians signed a treaty to establish the Old Santa Fe Trail. A marker in the town of Council Grove indicates the place where the treaty was signed.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Council Grove, located about 2 miles southeast of the lake, is a National Historic District, with seven Santa Fe National Historic Trail sites in the community.

The facts

44 bookable sites
45 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 sites for day use only
2 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 120 ft
Up to 100 people per site
Loops: CCRE, Day Use, GS1, VOL

Site types

35 Standard Electric
6 Group Standard Electric
2 Group Shelter Electric
1 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: fire pits.

Book on Recreation.gov

45 campsites at Canning Creek

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 3:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
01	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
02	CCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	70 ft	8	🐾
03	CCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	90 ft	8	🐾
04	CCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Paved	—	Lakefront	95 ft	8	🐾
05	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
06	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
07	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
08	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
09	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
10	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	65 ft	8	🐾
11	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	70 ft	8	🐾
12	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
13	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
14	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	55 ft	8	🐾
15	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	80 ft	8	🐾
16	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	85 ft	8	🐾
17	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	70 ft	8	🐾
18	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	70 ft	8	🐾
19	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	85 ft	8	🐾
20	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	35 ft	8	🐾
21	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	46 ft	8	🐾
22	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	41 ft	8	🐾
23	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	29 ft	8	🐾
24	CCRE	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	10 ft	8	🐾
25	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
26	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	60 ft	8	🐾
27	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	75 ft	8	🐾
28	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	120 ft	8	🐾
29	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
30	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	80 ft	8
31	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
32	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	30 ft	8	🐾
33	CCRE	Standard Electric	—	Paved	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
34	CCRE	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	Lakefront	32 ft	8	🐾
35	CCRE	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
S-1	CCRE	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	100	🐾
S-2	CCRE	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	40	🐾
S-3	CCRE	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	75	🐾
Kaw Day Use Shelter	Day Use	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	—	—	—	50	♿ 🐾
Osage Day Use Shelter	Day Use	Group Shelter Electric	—	Paved	—	—	—	50	♿ 🐾
POD 1	GS1	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	25	🐾
POD 2	GS1	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	25	🐾
POD 3	GS1	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	25	🐾
POD 4	GS1	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	25	🐾
36	VOL	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

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.

38.69247, -96.53731 · 38°41'32.9"N 96°32'14.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 40°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	40	45	56	67	75	85	90	89	81	69	55	44
Low °F	20	23	33	44	55	65	69	67	58	45	33	24
Precip in	0.8	1.3	2.2	3.4	5.2	4.9	4.4	4.4	3.2	2.4	1.7	1.1

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Canning Creek

Can you reserve a site at Canning Creek?: Yes, Canning Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Canning Creek have?: 45 sites in total, of which 44 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Canning Creek?: 120 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Canning Creek?: Yes, pets are allowed at Canning Creek.
Does Canning Creek have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Canning Creek?: Campfires are allowed at Canning Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Visitor Center 18 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 620-767-5195
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Canning Creek