Cherryvale Park
Cherryvale Park is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas.
The lake boasts three campgrounds, three equestrian trails and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy.
Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.
In addition to 23 individual campsites, the campground has one group camping area with a picnic shelter and seven campsites.
Other amenities include drinking water, restrooms, showers, a playground and a dump station.
Notifications and Alerts
Shower house and flushing toilets are closed for winter November 1 - April 1. Vault toilets in the North loop are still open for use.
Need to Know
- Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the Mound Valley Swimming Beach Area
- Flush toilets and showers are closed outside of the reservation season, however vault toilets are available in the north loop
- 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
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 Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites.
Nearby Attractions
The Cherryvale Kansas Historical Museum, 215 E 4th St. Cherryvale, KS 67335
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.
Contact Information
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19065 CHERRYVALE PKWY CHERRYVALE KS 67335-0426
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 620-328-2050
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From Highway 169 in Cherryvale, Kansas, turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right onto Olive Street. After half a block turn left onto County Route 5000. Continue 4.5 miles to the lake and follow signs to the park.
Available Campsites
- Site 04, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site G-1, Loop SLOO, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop NLOO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop SLOO, Type Standard Electric
