Kanza View
Campground · Kansas · 5 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 5
- Bookable sites
- up to 40
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,325 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Kanza View Picnic Shelter is located at the east end of Council Grove Dam just off Kansas Highway 177. It offers some of the most scenic views of the lake.Recreation
Although Council Grove Lake has excellent fishing and boating opportunities, access to the water limits these activities at Kanza View. Picnicking and tent camping at Kanza View's primitive sites are this location's primary activities.Facilities
Kanza View offers five undeveloped campsites most suitable for tent camping. The roofed day-use picnic pavilion has six picnic tables seating 40 people. The picnic pavillion is the only facility that may be reserved in advance. There is no electricity. A single water hydrant for shared use is located near the pavillion. Bathroom facilities are masonary vault toilets.Natural Features
The park sits on top of a hill adjacent to the lake offering breathtaking lake views. Although the park has many open grassy areas interspersed with large Cottonwood and Oak trees, access to the lake is limited due to the steep, rocky terrain.Nearby Attractions
Multiple developed campgrounds surround Council Grove Lake in the near vicinity. The town of Council Grove affords an array of historic sites and the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve is 18 miles south on Highway 177.The facts
- 5 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 40 people per site
- Loops: KV
Site types
- 4 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 1 Group Shelter Nonelectric
Amenities
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, sewer hookups, fire pits.
5 campsites at Kanza View
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Grade | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | KV | Tent Only Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | KV | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | KV | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | KV | Tent Only Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | Slight | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| Kanza Day Use Shelter | KV | Group Shelter Nonelectric | — | Gravel | — | — | 40 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
1 mile north of Council Grove, Kansas on Highway 177. Then west 200 yards on Lake Road (goes across dam).
38.68653, -96.49225 · 38°41'11.5"N 96°29'32.1"W
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, 1.2 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 Kanza View
- Can you reserve a site at Kanza View?
- Yes, Kanza View is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Kanza View have?
- 5 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Kanza View?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Kanza View.
- Does Kanza View have hookups?
- Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Kanza View?
- Campfires are allowed at Kanza View. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Kanza View
- Kit Carson 0.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Richey Cove 1.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Neosho Park 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Richey Cove 1.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Santa Fe Trail 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Canning Creek 2.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- East Rolling Hills Park (KS) 34.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Outlet Park (KS) 34.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- West Rolling Hills 35.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- North Overlook Park (KS) 35.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Curtis Creek 37.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Visitor Center 17.9 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone (620) 767-5195
- Email neal.whitaker@usace.army.mil
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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