Marion Cove
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.
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.
Notifications and Alerts
We will be transitioning into our winter season starting November 1st. During this time we will be closing our flushing restroom and shower facilities in Cottonwood Point and Hillsboro Cove. Vault restroom facilities will still be available at Hillsboro Cove, Marion Cove and French Creek during this time. In addition to this during our winter season the cottonwood expansion - sites 95-165 will be closed for the season.
Need to Know
Three tents or two tents and one RV permitted per campsite
Off-road vehicles not permitted
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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.
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.
Contact Information
Mailing
2105 N. Pawnee Marion KS 66861
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 620-382-2101
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Available Campsites
- Site 10, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 6, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 3, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 5, Loop Main, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 9, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 8, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 7, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 2, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 1, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 4, Loop Main, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
