Kanza View
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Council Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Council Grove Lake |
| Location | Council Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake · 38.68653, -96.49225 · Map |
| Sites | 5 public sites counted from the federal listing — 4 tent only nonelectric; 1 group shelter nonelectric |
| 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 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 length | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 3:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 5 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| 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).
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRichey Cove
1 mi straight-line · COUNCIL GROVE KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNeosho Park
1 mi straight-line · KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersNorth Richey Cove
1 mi straight-line · KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSanta Fe Trail
2 mi straight-line · COUNCIL GROVE Kansas
Trip Card — Kanza View
Council Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Council Grove · Kansas · Council Grove Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | No electric reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 5 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.