Kit Carson
Council Grove, Kansas · 1,293 ft · In Council Grove Lake
Photos: USACE
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 1,293 ft (394 m)1,293 ft394 m
Sites11
Kit Carson lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026.
Amenities
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- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Kit Carson 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.
From Recreation.gov and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Kit Carson: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms, 32% chance of rain89°61°
- WedShowers And Thunderstorms Likely, 67% chance of rain66°59°
- ThuShowers And Thunderstorms, 95% chance of rain72°47°
- FriMostly Sunny, 5% chance of rain58°37°
- SatPatchy Frost then Sunny63°44°
Nearby camping
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Richey Cove
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Council Grove
Kanza View
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Council Grove
North Richey Cove
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Council Grove
3 more within 25 mi
Location and contact
Data from Recreation Information Database (RIDB) / Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards
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