Weekend availability at Card Creek
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 3, 11:03 PM PT- Fri, Nov 6Open12/20 sites
- Fri, Nov 13Open13/20 sites
- Fri, Nov 20Open16/20 sites
- Fri, Nov 27Open18/20 sites
- Fri, Dec 4Open19/20 sites
- Fri, Dec 11Open20/20 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Card Creek?
as of November 4Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Card Creek around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 20
- Electric sites
- 16
- Water hookups
- 10
About this campground
Overview Card Creek Campground is located 5 miles west of Independence Kansas. Recreation There is very good fishing at Card Creek and there is a hiking trail adjacent to the campground. Camping is available year round. It is located near the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism hunting areas. Facilities There are 15 electric campsites and 5 primitive campsites. There is one shower building restroom and one vault toilet. There is a boat ramp and a dump station. Natural Features Card Creek Campground is located along Card Creek which flows into Elk City Lake. Nearby Attractions The City of Independence is located 5 miles east of the park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.
Getting there
From Independence follow Highway 160 west to brown directional sign and follow the blacktop to the park.
Activities
- BIKING
- BOATING
- CANOEING
- DAY USE AREA
- FISHING
- KAYAKING
- STAR GAZING
- WATER ACCESS
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- BIRDING
- CAMPING
- HIKING
- HUNTING
- MOTOR BOAT
- NON-MOTORIZED BOATING
- PADDLING
- PICNICKING
- SCENIC DRIVE
Never miss an opening at Card Creek
Popular Kansas campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Card Creek around the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.