Weekend availability at Hillsboro Cove
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 17, 10:25 PM PT- Fri, Sep 18Open25/46 sites
- Fri, Sep 25Open25/28 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open24/28 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Open23/28 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Open24/28 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Open27/28 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
- 53
- Electric sites
- 53
- Water hookups
- 37
- Sewer hookups
- 1
- Pull-through
- 8
- Max rig length
- 70 ft
About this campground
Overview Hillsboro Cove is a quiet little campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between the towns of Marion and Hillsboro. It's known for water front camping sites and a readily accessible boat ramp for fishermen. Recreation Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting. Anglers will find an abundance of Channel Catfish, Walleye, White Bass, Wipers, White Crappie and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake.Facilities The campground offers 51 individual sites and one group camping area with a large shelter. The group camping area holds up to 80 people. The individual sites have tables, grills, sun shelters, electric hookups, and a boat ramp. Natural Features Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by 6,000 acres of public lands. The surrounding expanse of forest provides visitors with endless recreational activities, set against the backdrop of the sparkling lake. Nearby Attractions The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion offer additional tourist attractions. Both cities have a nationally recognized Art and Crafts show, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops.
Getting there
From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about five miles. Turn right on Nighthawk, then turn right again into the park.
Activities
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HUNTING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- SWIMMING
- WATER ACCESS
- SWIMMING SITE
- ACCESSIBLE SWIMMING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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