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USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Council Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake

AgencyUSACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
AreaCouncil Grove Lake
LocationCouncil Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake · 38.68653, -96.49225 · Map
Sites5 public sites counted from the federal listing — 4 tent only nonelectric; 1 group shelter nonelectric
Getting a siteReservable — 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.
HookupsElectric at 0 of 5 sites
Water hookups at 1 of 5 sites
Sewer hookups at 0 of 5 sites
Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 5 sites
Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way.
Max RV lengthNot reported in the federal data
Months openNot in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov.
FeesNot reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground.
Check-in / outIn 3:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing)
PetsAllowed at 5 sites, as reported
Accessible sites1 marked accessible in the listing
AccessibilityN
Phone(620) 767-5195

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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 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.

Directions, from the listing

1 mile north of Council Grove, Kansas on Highway 177. Then west 200 yards on Lake Road (goes across dam).

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Trip Card — Kanza View

Council Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake

AgencyUSACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
LocationCouncil Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake
FeesNot reported in the federal data
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsNo electric reported
Max RVNot reported
Months openNot in federal data
Sites5 sites

Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250874 · 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.