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Dam Site

John Redmond Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKansas⭐ 4.0 (40)
Dam Site
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🐕 Dogs allowed — all 24 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.
Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 10d ago.
📈 CampSage caught 1 cancellation here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
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💡 In short

Dam Site in Kansas is fully booked on Recreation.gov right now. Campsites here open up when other campers cancel their reservations. Set a free CampSage cancellation alert and we'll email you the instant a spot frees up, so you can grab it before it's rebooked.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about May 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Dam Site over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆40 ratings
5★12
4★19
3★6
2★3
1★0
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.1/4
AT&T3.0/4
T-Mobile2.8/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Dam Site FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Dam Site?

Dam Site in Kansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Dam Site when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Dam Site often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Dam Site?

CampSage's scans caught 16 openings at Dam Site over the last 30 days, on 16 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 5 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Dam Site a good campground?

Dam Site holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 40 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Dam Site?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Dam Site, Verizon rates highest at 3.1 out of 5 from 18 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Dam Site located?

Dam Site is located in Council Grove Lake, Kansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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