Sightseeing & food
| Location | Council Grove, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $14–$240/night |
| Guest rating | 4.0 / 5 (95 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 78 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | Full (water, electric, sewer) |
| Electrical service | 15A / 20A / 30A / 50A |
| Pull-through sites | Yes |
| RV sites | 32 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Dump station | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Boat ramp | Yes |
| Playground | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
More Kansas RV parks with: Full Hookups · Pull-Through Sites · Big Rig Sites · 50-Amp Service
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Santa Fe Trail, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights177 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights1 site open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights96 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Santa Fe Trail is a Recreation.gov campground in Council Grove. It lists 32 RV or RV/tent sites and 1 tent site for rigs up to 72 ft. 1 site has full hookups. Listed amenities include showers, a dump station, a boat ramp and a playground, and pets are allowed.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 014 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | – | $17 |
| 017 standard electric | ✓ | – | $22 |
| 016 standard electric | ✓ | – | $22 |
| 015 standard electric | ✓ | – | $22 |
| 004 standard electric | R | – | $27 |
| 020 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 008 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 018 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 024 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 003 standard electric | ✓ |
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (95 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Nice campground. Most sites are level. ”
“Great location, rocky drop-off down to water but good spot to launch a kayak or canoe. Took 6” on the low side to level our camper. Not a lot of afternoon shade. Nice facility, restroom was stocked and clean. ”
“Only wanted Friday night & had to book 2 nights…also the most unlevel site I’ve ever stayed in”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 72 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
1026 Lake Rd
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Santa Fe Trail Campground sits on the western shore of Council Grove Lake amid the rolling grasslands of the Flint Hills, a remaining swath of North America's tallgrass prairie. The lake itself was formed by a dam completed in 1964 and stretches across 3,310 acres of water and nearly 2,700 acres of adjacent hunting and public use land. The campground is a short drive northwest of the town of Council Grove about two miles from the town's National Historic District, where seven Santa Fe Trail sites and a marker for the Osage treaty recall the area's role in early westward travel and it lies roughly 20 miles north of the National Tallgrass Prairie Preserve. Trails follow the shoreline and climb gentle hills; Pioneer Nature Trail is singled out for good wildlife viewing and seasonal wildflowers. From the campground you can also link up with the Flint Hills National Scenic Byway for longer drives through tallgrass country or reach the Konza Prairie Preserve further north. The campground offers 33 reservable campsites: 32 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and one walk-in tent-only site, plus a group camping area that can host up to 75 people. Practical comforts include electric hookups and flush toilets, along with shady, open grassy spots suited to yard games; a boat ramp located inside the campground gives direct access for boating and water sports on Council Grove Lake. Anglers will find crappie and catfish in abundance and the lake was the first in Kansas to be stocked with saugeye; hunting for quail, prairie chicken, wild turkey and deer occurs on the surrounding public lands. The broader recreation area supports picnicking, a playground and specialized sport sites, hiking, off-highway vehicle use in designated areas, and wildlife viewing. Campsites are reservable through the park system check the official park reservation site or call the office for current fees, seasonal opening dates, and any access rules before you go. To reach the campground from I-70, head south on Highway 177 toward Council Grove and follow the lake/dam access roads to City Lake Road and the campground entrance.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
Picks are 72 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Kansas City (Kansas City International (MCI)), about 106 mi straight-line from Santa Fe Trail. RV rentals in Kansas City
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Pick up in Bonner Springs| $27 |
| 012 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 030 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 031 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 029 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 027 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 009 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 032 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 022 standard electric | R | – | $27 |
| 005 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 006 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 010 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 019 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 026 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 028 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 002 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 025 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 021 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 011 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 013 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 001 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 007 standard electric | ✓ | – | $27 |
| 023 standard electric | ✓ | – | $29 |
| S-1 group standard electric | ✓ | – | $240 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Santa Fe Trail. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
