Kit Carson
Open for camping. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Full services typically run April 1 through October 31; campsites remain open year-round but water may be unavailable during winter months. Park gates close at 10 PM.
Extreme Heat Warning issued June 30 at 1:29PM CDT until July 3 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Topeka KS
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 105. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, and northeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 9 PM CDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
About
Kit Carson Campground is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility on Council Grove Lake, a 3,310-acre reservoir in the rolling Flint Hills of eastern Kansas. The campground features 11 sites, with 10 offering electric and water hookups (15/20/30 amp service) and one primitive site. A boat ramp within the campground provides direct lake access for fishing and boating. The lake is stocked with crappie, catfish, and was the first in Kansas to receive saugeye. Hunters can access nearly 2,700 acres of public land surrounding the lake for quail, prairie chicken, wild turkey, and deer. The Pioneer Nature Trail offers shoreline hiking through diverse wildlife habitat. Council Grove marks the start of the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway, which passes through North America's best-preserved tallgrass prairie ecosystem. The nearby town of Council Grove is a National Historic District with seven Santa Fe Trail sites, including the location where the Osage signed the treaty establishing the trail.
Directions
From I-70, take Highway 177 south for 30 miles. Kit Carson entrance is on the west side of the highway at the dam road.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $15 - $24 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | 45ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (620) 767-5195 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| View on Recreation.gov | |
| Council Grove Lake Campgrounds |
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