Weekend availability at Outlet Channel
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 5, 3:04 PM PT- Fri, Nov 6Open10/15 sites
- Fri, Nov 13Open11/15 sites
- Fri, Nov 20Open15/15 sites
- Fri, Nov 27Open15/15 sites
- Fri, Dec 4Open15/15 sites
- Fri, Dec 11Open15/15 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 Outlet Channel?
as of November 6Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Outlet Channel 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
- 15
- Electric sites
- 8
- Water hookups
- 8
About this campground
Overview Outlet Channel sits below the Elk City Dam and offers a quiet setting along the Elk River. Recreation Fishing, Biking, Hiking, Basketball, Sand Volleyball court. Facilities Outlet channel has a group shelter and located near the mountain bike trails and the Elk River Hiking trail. Natural Features Located below the Table Mound with has natural rock formations. Nearby Attractions City of Independence is located 5 miles SE of park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.
Getting there
Located approximately 5 miles NW of Independence, KS.
Activities
- BIKING
- DAY USE AREA
- FISHING
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- BACKPACKING
- BIRDING
- CAMPING
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
Never miss an opening at Outlet Channel
Popular Kansas campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Outlet Channel 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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We'll email you if Outlet Channel opens up for a weekend you pick. No account needed.
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.