History is what you’ll find at Council Grove Lake. At the park, you can explore some of the last remaining tallgrass prairie, and travel on the historic Santa Fe Trail. Take advantage of the interpretative programs at the park, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the native Kanza and Osage tribes. For some good old fashioned recreation, visit the lake and enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating. Use your weekend for good and spend it in nature, at Council Grove Lake!
History is what you’ll find at Council Grove Lake. At the park, you can explore some of the last remaining tallgrass prairie, and travel on the historic Santa Fe Trail. Take advantage of the interpretative programs at the park, and immerse yourself in the history and culture of the native Kanza and Osage tribes. For some good old fashioned recreation, visit the lake and enjoy fishing, swimming, and boating. Use your weekend for good and spend it in nature, at Council Grove Lake!
Step into technicolor when you visit Canning Creek Cove Park. Hike the Pioneer Nature Trail and enjoy the beautiful views, colorful wildflowers, and vast variety of wildlife. Just don’t leave your camera at home. With the lake right next door, it’s the perfect place to bring out the boat and fishing pole. Soak up some vitamin D—maybe a tan while y Read more...
If you’re exploring Council Grove Lake, you’ll be pleased by the Santa Fe Trail Campground. Campsites are perched amidst a scenic timbered shoreline, and are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Council Grove Marina, where you can hop out on your boat and experience some of the best fishing in the state!
Looking for the best campground on Council Grove Lake? Richey Cove Campground provides the only designated swimming area on the lake, and there is even an island you can camp on! If you’re looking to experience Swiss Family Robinson on a family camping trip, this is the place (minus the palm trees). Once you’re here you can fish for your dinner, w Read more...
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Council Grove Lake
Activities in the park
3 campgrounds in Council Grove Lake
Step into technicolor when you visit Canning Creek Cove Park. Hike the Pioneer Nature Trail and enjoy the beautiful views, colorful wildflowers, and vast variety of wildlife. Just don’t leave your camera at home. With the lake right next door, it’s the perfect place to bring out the boat and fishing pole. Soak up some vitamin D—maybe a tan while y Read more...
If you’re exploring Council Grove Lake, you’ll be pleased by the Santa Fe Trail Campground. Campsites are perched amidst a scenic timbered shoreline, and are just a hop, skip, and a jump from the Council Grove Marina, where you can hop out on your boat and experience some of the best fishing in the state!
Looking for the best campground on Council Grove Lake? Richey Cove Campground provides the only designated swimming area on the lake, and there is even an island you can camp on! If you’re looking to experience Swiss Family Robinson on a family camping trip, this is the place (minus the palm trees). Once you’re here you can fish for your dinner, w Read more...
Why can't I see these campgrounds when I search with dates?
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