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Cherryvale Horse Camp
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Big Hill Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Big Hill Lake |
| Location | Big Hill Lake |
| Sites | 52 public sites counted from the federal listing — 51 equestrian nonelectric; 1 group shelter 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 52 sites Water hookups at 0 of 52 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 52 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 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 | Not reported in the federal data |
| 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 03:00 PM · Out 03:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 52 sites, as reported |
| Amenities, as reported | Drinking waterVault toilets |
| Phone | 620-336-2741 |
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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 Cherryvale Horse Camp is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas. The lake boasts 3 campgrounds, three equestrian trails, two of which offer camping, 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 Cherryvale Horse Camp offers vault toilets and horse corrals.
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 Horse Camp offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites.
Trip Card — Cherryvale Horse Camp
Big Hill Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Big Hill Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 52 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10336949 · 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.