Army Corps of Engineers · Marion Reservoir · Marion, KS

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.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 17 sites 45 ft max No hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USACE Summer Ranger, USACE Park Ranger · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Tent-only		15
Standard, no hookups		2

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

Towing a trailerRear or front mounted accessoriesi

Tow vehicle length, ftTrailer length, ft

The longest site here provides 45 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

Site	Type	Entry	Water / sewer	People / vehicles	Fires
1	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes
2	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes
3	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes
4	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes
5	Standard	Back-in		8 / –	Yes
6	Standard	Back-in		8 / –	Yes
7	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes
8	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes
9	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes
10	Tent only		No / –	8 / –	Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

Hookups	None
Max vehicle length	45 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions

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.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →

The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Marion Rsvr, less than a mile from the campground at 1,369 feet, station USC00145039 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 34 inches a year.

Getting there

Nearest town	Marion, Kansas
Coordinates	38.3807° N, 97.0753° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump station	Dump station ↗	23.6 mi
RV sales & service	Four Seasons RV ↗	40.1 mi
Outdoor gear	REI ↗	45.3 mi

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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, 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.

Nearby

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.

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 Marion Cove?

Sites at Marion Cove are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Marion Cove?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Marion Cove have?

17 sites, including 15 tent-only sites and 2 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Marion Cove?

The longest site here provides 45 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 Marion Cove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Marion Cove. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Marion Cove?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Marion Cove?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is the nearest town to Marion Cove?

Marion, Kansas. The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion offer additional tourist attractions.