Elk City State Park
Open year-round. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica. Campers limited to 14 consecutive nights maximum; 5-day absence required before returning.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued June 11 at 2:52PM CDT until June 11 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 314 IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN KANSAS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST KANSAS ALLEN CHAUTAUQUA LABETTE MONTGOMERY NEOSHO WILSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CEDAR VALE, CHANUTE, COFFEYVILLE, FREDONIA, HUMBOLDT, INDEPENDENCE, IOLA, NEODESHA, PARSONS, AND SEDAN.
About
Elk City State Park sits on the east shore of the 4,500-acre Elk City Reservoir, about 5 miles west of Independence, Kansas. The 857-acre park features dense oak and hickory woodlands with rolling meadows, providing a quiet, family-oriented camping experience. Four campground areas serve different camping styles: Comfort Cove and Prairie Meadow offer utility sites with electric and water hookups, while Timber Road provides primitive camping. Eleven sites include full hookups with sewer. Recreational opportunities abound with a swimming beach, 3-lane boat ramp, fishing piers including an ADA-accessible dock, and a kids fishing pond. The park maintains an 18-hole par 3 golf course, disc golf course, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, and basketball courts. Several trail systems traverse the area, including the Eagle Rock Mountain Bike Trail, Post-Oak and Green Thumb Nature Trails, and Table Mound Hiking Trail. The 15-mile Elk River Hiking Trail connects the dam to the US-160 bridge. The adjacent 12,000-acre Elk City Wildlife Area provides additional hunting and outdoor recreation opportunities, making this park particularly attractive to anglers and wildlife enthusiasts seeking a multi-day basecamp.
Directions
Located 5 miles west of Independence, Kansas at 4825 State Park Road. From Independence, head west on US-160.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 175ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| elkcitysp@ksoutdoors.com | |
| Phone | +1 (620) 331-6295 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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