Dam Site

John Redmond Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKansas⭐ 4.0 (39)

🟢 10 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 24 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 5h ago.

💡 In short

Dam Site in Kansas has 10 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, DSOU #11–DSOU #21 next to each othersites DNOR #1, #10, #2, #3, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, DSOU #11, #12, #13, #14, #15, #16, #17, #18, #19, #20, #21

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, DNOR #4–DNOR #10 next to each othersites DNOR #10, #4, #5, #6, #7, #8, #9, DSOU #13, #14, #15, #16, #20

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, DNOR #1–DNOR #3 next to each othersites DNOR #1, #2, #3, DSOU #11, #12, #17, #18, #19, #21

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 DSOU #18 & DSOU #19 next to each othersites DSOU #12, #18, #19

Sun Oct 4 – Wed Oct 73 nightsbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, DNOR #4–DNOR #6 next to each othersites DNOR #1, #10, #2, #4, #5, #6, #8, #9, DSOU #11, #15, #16, #17, #20, #21

Mon Oct 5 – Thu Oct 83 nightsbook these dates →sites DNOR #7

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites DNOR #3

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, DNOR #1–DNOR #3 next to each othersites DNOR #1, #2, #3, DSOU #11, #17

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite DNOR #1 — Dam Site #1 — **Site DNOR #1** · Dam Site #1USACE

Campsite DNOR #10 — Dam Site #10 — **Site DNOR #10** · Dam Site #10USACE

Campsite DNOR #2 — Dam Site #2 — **Site DNOR #2** · Dam Site #2USACE

Campsite DNOR #3 — Dam Site #3 — **Site DNOR #3** · Dam Site #3USACE

Campsite DNOR #4 — Dam Site #4 — **Site DNOR #4** · Dam Site #4USACE

Campsite DNOR #5 — Dam Site #5 — **Site DNOR #5** · Dam Site #5USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $15–$25/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard ElectricStandard Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆39 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 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 much does it cost to camp at Dam Site?

Campsite fees at Dam Site run about $15–$25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

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.

Is Dam Site a good campground?

Dam Site holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 39 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

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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