Card Creek

Campground · Kansas · 20 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

20
Bookable sites
89 ft
Max rig length
up to 75
People per site
Card Creek Shelter
Photo: BJB · Recreation.gov

Overview

Card Creek Campground is located 5 miles west of Independence Kansas.

Recreation

There is very good fishing at Card Creek and there is a hiking trail adjacent to the campground. Camping is available year round. It is located near the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism hunting areas.

Facilities

There are 15 electric campsites and 5 primitive campsites. There is one shower building restroom and one vault toilet. There is a boat ramp and a dump station.

Natural Features

Card Creek Campground is located along Card Creek which flows into Elk City Lake.

Nearby Attractions

The City of Independence is located 5 miles east of the park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.

The facts

  • 20 bookable sites
  • 1 site for day use only
  • Vehicles up to 89 ft
  • Up to 75 people per site

Site types

  • 15 Standard Electric
  • 4 Standard Nonelectric
  • 1 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Grills
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, shade.

Book on Recreation.gov

20 campsites at Card Creek

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
1—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight37 ft10 🐾
10—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft10 🐾
11—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight46 ft10 🐾
12—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight68 ft10 🐾
13—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight68 ft10 🐾
14—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight32 ft10 🐾
16—Standard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight60 ft10 🐾
17—Standard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight60 ft10 🐾
18—Standard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight62 ft10 🐾
19—Standard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight60 ft10 🐾
2—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight44 ft10 🐾
20—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight89 ft10 🐾
3—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft10 🐾
4—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight25 ft10 🐾
5—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight33 ft10 🐾
6—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight76 ft10 🐾
7—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight41 ft10 🐾
8—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight23 ft10 🐾
9—Standard ElectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft10 🐾
Larry Troutman Shelter—Group Shelter ElectricBack InGravel——75 🐾

Getting there

From Independence follow Highway 160 west to brown directional sign and follow the blacktop to the park.

Fees and stay limits

Card Creek only accepts credit/debit cards via Recreation.gov.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Card Creek Campground Map with Amenities
Photo: TSW · Recreation.gov
Card Creek Campsite
Photo: BJB · Recreation.gov

Member photos

Common questions about Card Creek

Can you reserve a site at Card Creek?
Yes, Card Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Card Creek have?
20 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Card Creek?
89 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Card Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Card Creek.
Does Card Creek have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Card Creek?
Campfires are allowed at Card Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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