Campground

Cherryvale Park

Big Hill Lake · CHERRYVALE · Kansas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Cherryvale Park campground
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Weekend availability at Cherryvale Park

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 8:03 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Limited
    4/23 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    9/23 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    10/23 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    13/23 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Limited
    4/23 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    13/23 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
24
Electric sites
24
Water hookups
24
Sewer hookups
14
Pull-through
2
Max rig length
68 ft
Group Standard ElectricStandard Electric

About this campground

Overview Cherryvale Park is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas. The lake boasts three campgrounds, three equestrian trails and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy. Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound. Recreation Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way. Big Hill Lake is known as a trophy lake for fishing. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments. Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel. Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic.Facilities This facility offers 22 campsites along with one group site that offers full hookups and a shelter.  The facility offers a bathroom, and shower that are closed in the off season, pit toilets are open year around.  The swimbeach is located in Moundvalley Park, one vehicle is allowed free of charge pre campsite.  Natural Features The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside that is referred to as the Little Ozarks. With thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals. Cherryvale Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites. Nearby Attractions The Cherryvale Kansas Historical Museum, 215 E 4th St. Cherryvale, KS 67335  Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (620) 336-2741.

Getting there

From Highway 169 in Cherryvale, Kansas, turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right onto Olive Street. After half a block turn left onto County Route 5000. Continue 4.5 miles to the lake and follow signs to the park.

Elevation
868 ft
Contact
620-328-2050

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • HUNTING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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