Army Corps of Engineers campground

Outlet Channel

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

Reserve on Recreation.gov

Managed by: Army Corps of Engineers Elk City Lake
Sites: 14 7 standard non-electric, 7 standard electric
Hookups: Electric, Water
Reservations: Recreation.gov
County: Montgomery County

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.

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

What people do here

backpacking
biking
birding
camping
day use area
fishing
hiking
mountain biking
picnicking

The federal record has no coordinates for this campground, so it is listed under Independence 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.