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Neosho

Neosho camping area near Council Grove Lake features flat terrain with grass and scattered trees. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s during summer. Nearby attractions include the Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve and the Kaw Mission State Historic Site.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Council Grove Lake

Overview

Neosho Park Campground is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.

Recreation

Boating is a popular pastime at the lake, and a boat ramp is located in the campground for visitors' convenience. The lake is known for its fishing opportunities, with crappie and catfish being the most abundant. Council Grove was also the first lake in Kansas to receive stocking of Saugeye. Hunters will find populations of quail, prairie chicken, wild turkey and deer on the nearly 2,700 acres of hunting lands surrounding the lake. Hiking trails wind along the lake shore and into the forest. Pioneer Nature Trail is known as the most scenic trail, with plenty of wildlife, greenery and wildflowers creating a beautiful background. Council Grove is also a starting point for the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway. This byway travels through the best of the remaining remnants of the Tallgrass Prairie Ecosystem in North America. Along the byway and 25 miles south is the National Tallgrass Prairie Preserve, where visitors can spot colorful wildflowers in the spring and array of autumn colors in the fall.

Natural Features

Council Grove Lake sits in the rolling, grassy Flint Hills. The lake was created by a dam built in 1964, and now offers recreational opportunities to hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Historically this area is where the Osage Indians signed a treaty to establish the Old Santa Fe Trail. A marker in the town of Council Grove indicates the place where the treaty was signed.

Nearby Attractions

The town of Council Grove, located about 2 miles southeast of the lake, is a National Historic District, with seven Santa Fe National Historic Trail sites in the community.

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Location

Neosho is located in Kansas

Detail location of campground

Directions

From I-70, take Highway 177 south for 30 miles. Continue west across the dam road, then right onto City Lake Road. After one hundred yards turn right into the campground entrance.

Address

1026 Lake Road
Council Grove, KS 66846

Coordinates

38.676583 N
96.51234 W

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  • WiFi
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  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
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Features

For Campers

  • Reservable
  • Electric Hookups
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Neosho have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Neosho has water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Neosho?

    Neosho allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Neosho?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Neosho, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Neosho?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is unknown, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is poor.

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