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Outlet Channel
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Independence · Kansas · Elk City Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Elk City Lake |
| Location | Independence · Kansas · Elk City Lake |
| Sites | 15 public sites counted from the federal listing — 7 standard nonelectric; 7 standard electric; 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 8 of 15 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 8 of 15 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 15 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 15 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 | Payment by credit/debit cards only via recreation.gov or call center. |
| Check-in / out | In 03:00 PM · Out 03:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 15 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 6203362741 |
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 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.
Directions, from the listing
Located approximately 5 miles NW of Independence, KS.
Trip Card — Outlet Channel
Independence · Kansas · Elk City Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Independence · Kansas · Elk City Lake |
| Fees | Payment by credit/debit cards only via recreation.gov or call center. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 8 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 15 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10038964 · 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.