Kansas · published-coordinate region
Santa Fe Trail
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US Army Corps of Engineers33Supported overnight records
3Published site categories
33Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
Santa Fe Trail 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.Facilities
Santa Fe Trail Campground offers 35 reservable campsites, including one group camping area that can accommodate up to 75 guests. Electric hookups, flush toilets and other modern amenities are provided.
The campground has plenty of shade, along with open grassy areas for games and recreation.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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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 33 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
33
Vehicle limit
33
Vehicle length
32
Driveway entry
33
Shade
33
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The campsite mix
Standard Electric
31
Tent Only Nonelectric
1
Group Standard Electric
1
Operator directions
From I-70, take Highway 177 south for 30 miles. Continue west across the dam road, then right onto City Lake Road. After a mile turn right into the campground entrance.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
33 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
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| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 56 ft Tent: 56 ft Trailer: 56 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 002 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: 54 ft Tent: 54 ft Trailer: 54 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 003 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 004 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: No |
| Site 006 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: No |
| Site 007 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 57 ft Tent: 57 ft Trailer: 57 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 39 ft Tent: 39 ft Trailer: 39 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 102 ft Tent: 102 ft Trailer: 102 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-through Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 47 ft Tent: 47 ft Trailer: 47 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 43 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 20 (raw length) | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Standard Electric | Rv: 49 ft Tent: 49 ft Trailer: 49 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 15/20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 69 ft Tent: 69 ft Trailer: 69 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through Not reported | 15/20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 44 ft Tent: 44 ft Trailer: 44 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Pull-through Not reported | 15/20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 1 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 15/20/30 Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 46 ft Tent: 46 ft Trailer: 46 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 68 ft Tent: 68 ft Trailer: 68 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 67 ft Tent: 67 ft Trailer: 67 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 66 ft Tent: 66 ft Trailer: 66 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 023 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 024 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 60 ft Tent: 60 ft Trailer: 60 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 025 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 63 ft Tent: 63 ft Trailer: 63 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 026 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 72 ft Tent: 72 ft Trailer: 72 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 027 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 70 ft Tent: 70 ft Trailer: 70 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 028 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 68 ft Tent: 68 ft Trailer: 68 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 029 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 78 ft Tent: 78 ft Trailer: 78 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 SFET Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 68 ft Tent: 68 ft Trailer: 68 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 SFET Source updated: 2026-09-19 | Standard Electric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 032 SFET Source updated: 2026-09-19 | Standard Electric | Rv: 55 ft Tent: 55 ft Trailer: 55 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site S-1 SFET Source updated: 2026-02-25 | Group Standard Electric | Not reportedNumeric screening only | 75 people 32 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
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