Elks Lodge is a association or organization in Chanute, KS. Phone: (620) 431-2580. Average rating is 4.3 stars from 32 reviews. Website: https://www.elks.org/.

A nighttime view of water with distant lights. — Elks Lodge

4.3 32 reviews

Brotherhood, Community, and Cold Beer in Chanute

Name: Elks Lodge
Address: 101 S Central Ave, Chanute, KS, 66720, US
Telephone: (620) 431-2580
Rating: 4.3

The Elks Lodge on South Central Ave is Chanute's gathering place for members, neighbors, and road-weary travelers alike.

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Charity

Giving without expectation

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Justice

Fairness for every person

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Brotherly Love

Fellowship above all

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Fidelity

Faithful to our word

About Us

At 101 S Central Ave, the Chanute Elks Lodge has earned a 4.3-star reputation the old-fashioned way: friendly faces, a relaxed atmosphere, and a bar that regulars call the only one worth visiting in town. Pull up a stool on a weekday evening and you'll understand why. The room hums with conversation, not noise. People know each other's names here.

Three miles out, the Lodge's RV park sits alongside a beautiful lake, offering two fishing docks and graveled, mostly level sites with 30-amp electric hookups. It's the kind of quiet that road travelers write home about, and many come back year after year just for that stretch of Kansas sky reflected in the water.

This is the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks doing what it has always done: giving members a place to belong and giving the community something worth keeping. From the bar to the lake, Chanute's Lodge delivers on that promise every single day.

What We Offer

The Lodge serves members and their guests as Chanute's go-to social hub, with a full bar stocked for a relaxed evening out. Regular events, charitable fundraisers, and member gatherings fill the calendar throughout the year, keeping the doors busy and the community connected.

The RV park is a hidden gem for travelers passing through southeastern Kansas. Sites are graveled and mostly level, with 30-amp electric service available. The adjacent lake offers two docks for fishing or simply watching the sun set over the water. No water or sewer hookups on-site, so plan accordingly, but the peace and scenery more than make up for it.

Membership opens the door to BPOE's national network of over 2,000 lodges, local scholarship programs, veterans support initiatives, and community giving projects that have made the Elks a Kansas institution for generations.

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“Absolutely enjoyed it here. Neighbors were friendly and it was very relaxing.”
— Tara Garner

What Our Guests Say

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"Nice little lodge. Beautiful lake with rv park located 3miles from lodge. 2 docks. Graveled, mostly level rv sites with 30 amp electricity. No water or sewer. Quiet and beautiful. Would stay again."

— Julia LaLumondier-Hamel

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"Absolutely enjoyed it here. Neighbors were friendly and it was very relaxing."

— Tara Garner

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7 years ago

"Great place to go we really enjoy it and is the only bar we go to in town"

— dezee dawn

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6 years ago

"If you want to help the veterans this is the place to do it. Friendly people and good food."

— Melissa Colston

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5 years ago

"Very friendly place good food"

— Johnny Branstetter

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to be a member to visit the Chanute Elks Lodge?

The bar and social areas are generally accessible to members and their guests. To enjoy full access to all events, programs, and the RV park, you'll want to hold an active BPOE membership. Ask a current member to sponsor you or visit elks.org to learn about joining.

Where exactly is the RV park, and how do I book a site?

The RV park is located approximately 3 miles from the lodge near a beautiful lake. Sites are graveled and mostly level with 30-amp electric hookups available. Contact the lodge directly or check elks.org for reservation details and current availability.

Does the RV park have water and sewer hookups?

No, the current sites offer 30-amp electric service only, without water or sewer connections. Guests recommend arriving with a full fresh-water tank. The trade-off is a quiet, scenic setting with lake views and two fishing docks that reviewers consistently call worth it.

What are the lodge's hours?

Hours can vary by day and season. For the most current bar and event hours, reach out to the lodge at 101 S Central Ave in Chanute or check the national Elks directory at elks.org for local contact information.

What kinds of events does the Chanute Elks Lodge host?

The lodge hosts member socials, charitable fundraisers, holiday events, and community-focused gatherings throughout the year. Veterans support and youth scholarship programs are core to the Elks mission and show up regularly on the local event calendar.

How do I become an Elks member in Chanute?

Membership in the BPOE requires sponsorship by a current member and a belief in the order's values of charity, justice, brotherly love, and fidelity. Visit elks.org or stop by the lodge at 101 S Central Ave to connect with members who can walk you through the process.

Is the lodge a good spot for a quiet drink away from the usual bar scene?

That's exactly how regulars describe it. Multiple reviewers note it's the only bar they visit in Chanute, specifically because of the relaxed vibe and friendly crowd. It's a social club first, which means the atmosphere tends to be more neighborly than a typical commercial bar.

The Order · Since 1868

Community. Friendship. Charity.

Every Elks lodge belongs to one of America's oldest and largest fraternal orders. Through the Elks National Foundation, the Order has given more than $481 million to college scholarships, veterans, and neighbors in need.

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A Proud Heritage

The Elks gave America
Flag Day.

Long before it was a national observance, the Order set aside June 14th to honor the flag. Patriotism has always been one of our cardinal principles, and every lodge meeting still closes the same way it has for over a century.

“To our absent members.” — the Eleven O’Clock Toast

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