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Cottonwood Point
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MARION · Kansas · Marion Reservoir
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Marion Reservoir |
| Location | MARION · Kansas · Marion Reservoir · 38.38889, -97.08889 · Map |
| Sites | 169 public sites counted from the federal listing — 154 standard electric; 11 standard nonelectric; 2 group standard electric; 2 group picnic area |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 160 of 169 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 115 of 169 sites Sewer hookups at 73 of 169 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 73 of 169 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 70 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 95 sites · 30 ft: 92 sites · 35 ft: 90 sites · 40 ft: 88 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 4:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 171 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 620-382-2101 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
Overview Cottonwood Point is a spacious and shady campground located on the shores of Marion Reservoir. This Kansas getaway draws in thousands of visitors annually to enjoy the pristine lake shoreline and surrounding canopy of forest. Recreation Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting.
Numerous hiking and biking trails snake through the forest around the lake, and the The Willow Walk Nature Trail is especially popular for wildlife enthusiasts. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, pelicans, raccoons and various other waterfowl.
Anglers will find an abundance of channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake. Facilities The campground offers 164 individual sites, along with two group camping areas and two group day use picnic shelters. Campsites offer plenty of shade and include picnic areas with grills and tables. Electrical pedestals are either 50 or 30 amp. Every 50 amp pedestal has 50/30/20 outlets available. All 30 amp pedestals have 30/20 outlets available. The 20 amp outlets are typical residential 110 Volt wall outlets. Additionally you will find two boat ramps between sites 62 and 67. 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about 4 miles. Turn north on Old Mill Road and continue almost three miles, then follow signs to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Marion KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersHillsboro Cove
2 mi straight-line · MARION KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFrench Creek
3 mi straight-line · Marion KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCanning Creek
36 mi straight-line · COUNCIL GROVE KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSanta Fe Trail
37 mi straight-line · COUNCIL GROVE Kansas
Trip Card — Cottonwood Point
MARION · Kansas · Marion Reservoir
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MARION · Kansas · Marion Reservoir |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 160 · full hookups at 73 |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 169 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233468 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.