Army Corps of Engineers · Big Hill Lake · Kansas

Timber Hill Park

Timber Hill is a 20 site non electric campground located on the East side of Big Hill Lake.

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Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Timber Hill ParkA photo of Site 15 of Loop Main at Timber Hill Park with Picnic Table, Fire Pit, Shade, Lantern PoleTimber Hill Site #5 nonelectricTimber Hill Site #4 nonelectric
Photos courtesy of Wikipedia, Johnathen Schenk, JMS · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups20
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

20 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadeWater / sewerWaterfrontPeople / vehiclesFiresRating
1Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
2Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
3Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
4Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
5Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
6Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
7Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
8Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
9Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard
10Back-in26PavedPartialNo / –Lakefront12 / 4YesStandard

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length30 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions

20 non electric campsites. Boat ramp, horse trails. Vault toilets.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Timber Hill Park30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.51 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.44 inches of precipitationMarch: 2.84 inches of precipitationApril: 4.15 inches of precipitationMay: 6.72 inches of precipitationJune: 4.84 inches of precipitationJuly: 3.96 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.13 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.52 inches of precipitationOctober: 3.93 inches of precipitationNovember: 2.42 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.61 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.0°F averageFebruary: 37.4°F averageMarch: 47.1°F averageApril: 56.9°F averageMay: 66.0°F averageJune: 74.7°F averageJuly: 79.5°F averageAugust: 78.8°F averageSeptember: 70.8°F averageOctober: 58.9°F averageNovember: 46.3°F averageDecember: 36.7°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Big Hill Lake, 2 miles from the campground at 907 feet, station USC00140810 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 41 inches a year.

Getting there

From Dennis, KS go south on Gray Rd to 21000 Rd and turn right. Follow signs to park.

Coordinates37.2955° N, 95.4477° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.7 mi
RV sales & serviceH & K Campers ↗34.9 mi

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Video

Video of Timber Hill, KS from N I.

Worth a stop

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

Located on top of the hill amongst oak trees with lots of shade.

Recreation

Adjacent to the boat ramp and horse trails.

Guidebooks for Kansas and camping across the country

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  • Kansas Trail Guide
    Jonathan M. Conard and Kristin M. Conard, 2015
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  • Frommer's Exploring America by RV
    Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Timber Hill Park?

Sites at Timber Hill Park are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Timber Hill Park?

Check-in 3:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Timber Hill Park have?

20 sites, including 20 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Timber Hill Park?

The longest site here provides 30 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Are pets allowed at Timber Hill Park?

Yes, pets are allowed at Timber Hill Park. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Timber Hill Park?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

What if Timber Hill Park is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Mound Valley (1.9 mi), Cherryvale Park (1.9 mi), and Washington Cove (38 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby