US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Kanopolis Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 129 |
| Site types | 91 standard, electric, 32 standard, no electric, 4 group shelter no electric, 1 group shelter electric, 1 group standard, no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 93 sites (water at 30) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 65 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (785) 546-2294 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Venango Park before you go.
Venango Park Campground is located on the eastern shores of Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake is on the Smoky Hill River, and is one of the state's oldest lakes. Many outdoor activities are available, including camping, boating, fishing, hunting and ATV riding. Recreation Kanopolis Lake offers great boating and fishing opportunities with plenty of bluegill, Channel Catfish, White Crappie, Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, Walleye, Wiper and KDWPT stocks Trout seasonally.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Venango Park is in Ellsworth County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.