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Elk City State Park

We watch every site at Elk City State Park 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

45% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jul–Sep·131 sites
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The 10 most popular campsites at Elk City State Park

Ranked by how often each site reserves on weekends in peak season (Jul–Sep). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 204

Best here
Ranked #1 of 131
STANDARD-FULL HOOKUP · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 348

Top pick
Ranked #2 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 211

Top pick
Ranked #3 of 131
STANDARD-FULL HOOKUP · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 114

Standout
Ranked #4 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 347

Standout
Ranked #5 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 401

Decent
Ranked #6 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Electric

Site 311

Decent
Ranked #7 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 238

Decent
Ranked #8 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 249

Decent
Ranked #8 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

Site 349

Wait for better
Ranked #10 of 131
Standard with Water and Electric Hookups · Sleeps 8 · Waterfront

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About this park

Dense oak and hickory woodlands meet rolling meadows of big bluestem and indian grass at this striking 857 acre park located 5 miles West of Independence KS. The 4,500 acre Elk City Reservoir and the 12,000 acre wildlife area adjacent to the park offer outdoor lovers ample room to pursue their favorite pastimes. Campgrounds at Elk City offer an array of well shaded sites appealing to recreational vehicles or primitive campers. Conveniently located restrooms and shower-houses, swimming beach group shelters, fishing piers, exercise trail, disc golf, 18 hole par 3 golf course, kids fishing pond, playgrounds, horseshoe pits, basketball goals and a 3 lane boat ramp offers popular amenities for park visitors. A nationally-recognized trails system invites visitors to take a closer look at the rich variety of flora and fauna in and around Elk City State Park. The Green Thumb Trail is a 1-mile self guided trail. The Table Mound Hiking Trail is a 2 3/4 mile trail that will take you along the reservoir's bluffs among the ash and oak trees. The Post Oak and the 4 mile bike trail is also some of the Parks favorite attractions. Elk City Reservoir offers good to excellent fishing opportunities for channel catfish, flathead catfish, white bass and crappie. A handicapped-access fishing dock is also located inside the state park.