Campground

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.

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.

Activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Hunting
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Boating
  • Swimming
  • Water Access
  • Swimming Site
  • Accessible Swimming

Amenities

  • Boat Ramp
  • Dump Station
  • Parking Area
  • Playground
  • Showers
  • Trash Collection
  • Vault Toilets
  • Water
  • Water Hookup
  • Electricity Hookup
  • Picnic Table
  • Fire Pit
  • Lean To/Shelter
  • Sewer Hookup

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.

Getting Here

Latitude
38° 21' 46.0001" N
Longitude
97° 5' 58.9999" W
From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about five miles. Turn right on Nighthawk, then turn right again into the park.

Need to Know

  • One RV and two tents or three tents per site
  • Off-road vehicles not permitted
  • First-come, first-served sites are available
  • 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.
  • Contact Information

    2105 N. PAWNEE
    MARION, KS 66861-9740

    For campground inquiries, please call: 620-382-2101

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