Where Council Grove Lake's eastern shoreline meets open grassland, Kansas View provides drive-in camping managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The campground features water hookups and accommodates big rigs, with rates ranging from $12-$30 per night. Sites include picnic tables and allow campfires and pets.
One camper highlighted lake access as the main draw, noting open fields suitable for frisbee and other activities nearby. The terrain combines forested areas with open spaces. Reservations are available for those planning ahead, and the campground's location offers easy access to both water recreation and field activities within the Council Grove Lake area.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundKansas View is located in Kansas
Directions
1 mile north of Council Grove, Kansas on Highway 177. Then west 200 yards on Lake Road (goes across dam).
Address
Council Grove Lake, 945 Lake Road
Council grove, KS 66846
Coordinates
38.6865278 N
96.49225 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/11/26
- AT&T5GGood Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Water Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 37 min from Manhattan, KS
- 53 min from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr 11 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 37 min from Wichita, KS
