Neosho Park

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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.

Facilities

Neosho Park Campground offers 8 reservable campsites. 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.

Camp site features

Across 8 camp sites:

Electric hookups: all 8 sites
Water hookups: 1 of 8 sites
Pets allowed: all 8 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 8 people
Power up to 30 amps
Equipment: CARAVAN/CAMPER VAN, FIFTH WHEEL, Hammock, PICKUP CAMPER, POP UP, RV, Tent, Trailer

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 3 PM.

Reviews

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Dennis V

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Reviewed a month ago

Grounds were well maintained and toilets were clean, great views

Mark B

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Reviewed 3 months ago

We had a Beautiful, quiet camping spot. We loved our stay!

Tom S

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Reviewed a year ago

We were surprised to get this spot right before July 4th. The area was clean & it was near the water. This site was a challenge to back into. The one next to it is more like a pull through. If I did it again I would have gotten that site.

Loren I

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Reviewed a year ago

Nice, scenic campsite. Only negative was the lack of a modern restroom with shower.

Jared M

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Reviewed 2 years ago

We really enjoyed the campground and the lake, but the best part of our trip was the kayaking on the different creeks that run into and around the lake. This was our first time at Council Grove lake but it definitely won't be our last

Availability

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