Card Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Cherryvale · Kansas · Elk City Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Elk City Lake |
| Location | Cherryvale · Kansas · Elk City Lake |
| Sites | 20 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 standard electric; 4 standard nonelectric; 1 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 16 of 20 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 10 of 20 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 20 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 20 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 89 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 18 sites · 30 ft: 17 sites · 35 ft: 15 sites · 40 ft: 14 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Card Creek only accepts credit/debit cards via Recreation.gov. |
| Check-in / out | In 03:00 PM · Out 03:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 20 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 620-336-2741 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Independence follow Highway 160 west to brown directional sign and follow the blacktop to the park.
Trip Card — Card Creek
Cherryvale · Kansas · Elk City Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Cherryvale · Kansas · Elk City Lake |
| Fees | Card Creek only accepts credit/debit cards via Recreation.gov. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 16 |
| Max RV | Up to 89 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 20 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10038712 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.