Army Corps of Engineers campground

Card Creek

Army Corps of Engineers campground in Elk City Lake, Montgomery County, Kansas. In the Cherryvale area.

Managed by: Army Corps of Engineers Elk City Lake
Sites: 19 15 standard electric, 4 standard non-electric
Longest rig: 76 ft The longest vehicle any site is listed for
Hookups: Electric, Water
Reservations: Recreation.gov
County: Montgomery County

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.

The description, directions and fees are the Army Corps of Engineers’s own words, from its record on Recreation.gov.

What people do here

biking
birding
boating
camping
canoeing
day use area
fishing
hiking
hunting
kayaking
motor boat
non-motorized boating
paddling
picnicking
scenic drive
star gazing
water access
wildlife viewing

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Cherryvale and left off the map rather than placed by guesswork. Use the directions above.

Camping near

Source: Recreation Information Database (Recreation.gov), record updated February 25, 2026. Elevation from the USGS 3D Elevation Program. Seasons, fees, water and fire rules change; the managing office has the final word.