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Hillsboro Cove
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 · 38.36278, -97.09972 · Map |
| Sites | 52 public sites counted from the federal listing — 51 standard electric; 1 group standard electric |
| 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 53 of 52 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 37 of 52 sites Sewer hookups at 1 of 52 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 1 of 52 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: 52 sites · 30 ft: 52 sites · 35 ft: 50 sites · 40 ft: 38 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 53 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 620-382-2101 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 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.
Directions, from the listing
From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about five miles. Turn right on Nighthawk, then turn right again into the park.
Nearest federal campgrounds
2 mi straight-line · Marion KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCottonwood Point
2 mi straight-line · MARION KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersFrench Creek
3 mi straight-line · Marion KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCanning Creek
38 mi straight-line · COUNCIL GROVE KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersSanta Fe Trail
38 mi straight-line · COUNCIL GROVE Kansas
Trip Card — Hillsboro Cove
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 53 · full hookups at 1 |
| Max RV | Up to 70 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 52 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233512 · 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.