Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10038964
When Outlet Channel reopens
Outlet Channel's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
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Openings · last 90 days
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Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 15 monitored sites
Of the 2,745 tracked site-dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 2,686 open for online reservation · 56 reserved · 3 closed.
Where the open windows are
2.1% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 2,686 of 2,745 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online2.1%
Open site-dates2,686 / 2,745
Reserved (of online inventory)56 / 2,742
Weekday openings1,452
Weekend openings1,059
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,452 fall on weekdays and 1,059 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 2,511 open site-nights on mapped sites; 2,686 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027December holds the most room. 465 of 465 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 14 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 14 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 14 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 14 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 14 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 14 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 14 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 14 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 14 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 14 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 14 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 1 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates. New Year: 1 day-use unit is available for both dates.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 10 | 183 |
| 11 | 183 |
| 2 | 183 |
| 4 | 183 |
| 1 | 182 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Outlet Channel Shelter | 175 |
This day-use unit currently has 175 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,511 open site-nights across 14 sites at Outlet Channel, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
14 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 32 2-night, 32 3-night, 28 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 10.
All 14 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 11 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 2 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 4 | Not recorded | None | 183 | 183 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +171 more |
| 1 | Not recorded | None | 182 | 175 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +170 more |
| 13 | Not recorded | Yes | 180 | 159 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +168 more |
| 12 | Not recorded | Yes | 179 | 159 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +167 more |
| 3 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 146 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more |
| 7 | Not recorded | Yes | 179 | 167 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +167 more |
| 9 | Not recorded | None | 179 | 154 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +167 more |
| 8 | Not recorded | Yes | 177 | 160 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +165 more |
| 14 | Not recorded | Yes | 176 | 139 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +164 more |
| 15 | Not recorded | Yes | 174 | 139 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +162 more |
| 6 | Not recorded | Yes | 174 | 159 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5 +162 more |
Day-use inventory
175 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet Channel Shelter | 175 | 76 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +163 more |
About Outlet Channel
Nearby Attractions
City of Independence is located 5 miles SE of park. Located near the Elk River Hiking Trail, for more information visit www.kansastrailscouncil.org.
15 monitored sites7 with hookups11 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 10
Getting there
Located approximately 5 miles NW of Independence, KS.
5089B Cr 2925, Independence, KS 673016203362741
BackpackingBikingBirdingCampingDay Use AreaFishingHikingMountain BikingPicnicking
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10038964 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-10038964 · Outlet Channel · Independence KS12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Outlet Channel?
Reservations for Outlet Channel are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,686 of 2,745 tracked site-dates are open (97.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 17:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Outlet Channel?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Outlet Channel?
32 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 10. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Outlet Channel?
December 2026, with 465 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 465.
When is the next open date at Outlet Channel?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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