Army Corps of Engineers · Elk City Lake

Outlet Channel

Outlet Channel sits below the Elk City Dam and offers a quiet setting along the Elk River. Fishing, Biking, Hiking, Basketball, Sand Volleyball court. Outlet channel has a group shelter and located near the mountain bike trails and the Elk River Hiking trail. Located below the Table Mound with has natural rock formations. City of Independence is located 5 miles SE of park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.

Reservable15 sites

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Campsites

Standard, no hookups	7
Standard with electric	7
group shelter electric	1
Total	15

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedRVs & trailersTents

Fees: Payment by credit/debit cards only via recreation.gov or call center.

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

Located approximately 5 miles NW of Independence, KS.

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.