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Council Grove Lake ORV Area
Saturday, December 23, 2023
| Other Names | Council Grove, Bottomlands Cycle And ATV Area, Outlet Channel, Neosho River, Neshoa Riverbed |
| Last Known Status | Open |
This small area sits below the Council Grove Dam and has about 30 acres of woods trails open to ATVs, UTVs and dirt bikes. The area is mostly and old riverbed with some flat trails but there are a few short hill climbs with moderate/expert difficulty that border the creek. Overall this is a good choice for a quick day ride or to bring beginners.
There is no fee charged to park or ride but the property is only open during daylight hours. The lake has eight campgrounds with various facilities and amenities.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | No | |
| Dates Open | daily sunrise to sunset | |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes | |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (62 inches) | has entrance gate and narrow terrain |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
 ATVs | Permitted | |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 62 inches) |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
| 2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
 Camping | Prohibited | |
 Campfires | Prohibited | |
| Night Riding | No | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trail stay within fenced areas, no riding on maintained roads |
| Alcohol | Prohibited | |
| Rule Enforcement |
TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 30 acres | |
| Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 1220 to 1250 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Not Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Little | |
| Hard Pack |  Mostly | |
| Sand |  None | |
| Mud |  Some | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | None | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Small Jumps | None | |
| Large Jumps | None | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
| Single Track | None | |
| Hazards |  Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Mostly | |
 Amateur | Some | |
 Expert | None |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails |
| Land | Army Corps of Engineers |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (S) | Faststop (620) 767-5314 |
| Diesel | 1-5 Miles (S) | Faststop (620) 767-5314 |
 Water | 1-5 Miles (N) | Richey Cove Campground (620) 767-5195 |
 RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (N) | Richey Cove Campground (620) 767-5195 |
 RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (N) | Richey Cove Campground (620) 767-5195 |
| Campground | 1-5 Miles (N) | Kansa View Campground (620) 767-5195 |
 Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (S) | Faststop (620) 767-5314 |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | (None) |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Good |
| Recommended Stay | Half Day |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Council Grove, KS | ||
| Address | River Road West Road, Council Grove, KS 66846 | ||
| From: Topeka, KS
1) Take I-335 south about 30 miles to exit 147 2) Turn left (west) off the exit ramp onto US-56, continue 25 miles 3) Turn right (north) on SR-57/SR-177, continue .5 miles 4) Turn left (west) on East River Road, follow toward staging area. |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Council Grove Lake 945 Lake Road Council Grove, KS 66846-9322 (620) 767-5195 www.swt.usace.army.mil |
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
Council Grove Lake Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/19/2012 (Thanks!)
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