Outlet Channel
Campground · Kansas · 15 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 15
- Bookable sites
- up to 75
- People per site
Overview
Outlet Channel sits below the Elk City Dam and offers a quiet setting along the Elk River.
Recreation
Fishing, Biking, Hiking, Basketball, Sand Volleyball court.
Facilities
Outlet channel has a group shelter and located near the mountain bike trails and the Elk River Hiking trail.
Natural Features
Located below the Table Mound with has natural rock formations.
Nearby Attractions
City of Independence is located 5 miles SE of park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.
The facts
- 15 bookable sites
- 1 site for day use only
- Up to 75 people per site
Site types
- 7 Standard Electric
- 7 Standard Nonelectric
- 1 Group Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.
15 campsites at Outlet Channel
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Water | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 10 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 11 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 12 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 13 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 14 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 15 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 2 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 3 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 4 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 6 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 7 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 8 | — | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| 9 | — | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | Riverfront | — | 10 | 🐾 |
| Outlet Channel Shelter | — | Group Shelter Electric | — | Gravel | — | — | 75 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Located approximately 5 miles NW of Independence, KS.
Fees and stay limits
Payment by credit/debit cards only via recreation.gov or call center.
From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.
More photos
Member photos
Common questions about Outlet Channel
- Can you reserve a site at Outlet Channel?
- Yes, Outlet Channel is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Outlet Channel have?
- 15 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Outlet Channel?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Outlet Channel.
- Does Outlet Channel have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Outlet Channel?
- Campfires are allowed at Outlet Channel. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Contact
- Phone 6203362741
- 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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