Card Creek
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About Card Creek
Card Creek is a national park campground at Elk City Lake in Kansas. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Elk City Lake around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Card Creek 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.
Sites here are tent or walk-in (no RV access). Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 28 reviews.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 5 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 4
Location
Address
Cherryvale, Kansas
Coordinates
0.0000, 0.0000
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •October sees 74 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Card Creek FAQ
How far in advance should I book Card Creek ?
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 Card Creek ?
October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Card Creek . During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Card Creek right now?
Card Creek 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 Card Creek located?
Card Creek is located in Elk City Lake, near Cherryvale, Kansas.
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