Santa Fe Trail
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About Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe Trail is a national park campground at Council Grove Lake in Morris County, Kansas. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Instead of refreshing Recreation.gov, let Campsite Tonight watch for cancellations and automatically drop an open site into your cart the instant one frees up.
Santa Fe Trail is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 67 ft. Campers rate it 4.1/5 across 279 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Council Grove Lake include Neosho Park, Canning Creek, Kanza View, Kit Carson and Richey Cove.
Total reservations in April — 2023: 113 · 2024: 96 · 2025: 109
Location
Address
Council Grove, Kansas
Coordinates
38.6819, -96.5249
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •June sees 202 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Santa Fe Trail FAQ
How far in advance should I book Santa Fe Trail?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Santa Fe Trail?
June typically sees the highest reservation activity at Santa Fe Trail. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Santa Fe Trail right now?
Santa Fe Trail is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Santa Fe Trail located?
Santa Fe Trail is located in Council Grove Lake, near Council Grove, Kansas.
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