Campsite AtlasCard Creek
Card Creek Campground is located 5 miles west of Independence Kansas. 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. 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. Card Creek Campground is located along Card Creek which flows into Elk City Lake. 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.
Campsites
| Standard with electric | 15 |
| Standard, no hookups | 4 |
| group shelter electric | 1 |
| Total | 20 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Card Creek only accepts credit/debit cards via Recreation.gov.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Getting there
From Independence follow Highway 160 west to brown directional sign and follow the blacktop to the park.
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.