Marion 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 · 38.38069, -97.07530 · Map |
| Sites | 17 public sites counted from the federal listing — 15 tent only nonelectric; 2 standard nonelectric |
| 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 0 of 17 sites Water hookups at 0 of 17 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 17 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 17 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 45 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 2 sites · 30 ft: 2 sites · 35 ft: 2 sites · 40 ft: 2 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 17 sites, as reported |
| 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 Marion Cove Campground is located just north of the Marion Reservoir Dam right past the Project Office. It’s a primitive tent camping campground w/o electrical hookups.
Recreation Popular activities include camping, boating, and fishing
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 Marion Cove Campground offers 17 non electric camping sites to our visitors. sites 1-6 all have a picnic shelter along with picnic tables and fire ring. while sites 7-17 offer only a firepit. Marion cove also has a two lane boat launch near by with a community water hydrant located just off of site one.
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.
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
4 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
36 mi straight-line · COUNCIL GROVE Kansas
Trip Card — Marion 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 | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 45 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 17 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10177518 · 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.