Army Corps of Engineers · Marion Reservoir · Marion, KS

Hillsboro Cove

Hillsboro Cove is a quiet little campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between the towns of Marion and Hillsboro. It's known for water front camping sites and a readily accessible boat ramp for fishermen.

Reservable · Recreation.gov 53 sites 70 ft max Full hookupsPets okFires ok

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Photos courtesy of USACE Volunteer, USACE, Aaron Haflich/ USACE · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric		51
group standard electric		1
Host/management		1

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 70 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

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

Site	Type	Entry	Fits, ft	Surface	Shade	Power	Water / sewer	People / vehicles	Fires
001	Electric	Back-in	50	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3	Yes
002	Electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 1	Yes
003	Electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 1	Yes
004	Electric	Back-in	35	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 1	Yes
005	Electric	Back-in	40	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 1	Yes
006	Electric	Back-in	50	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes
007	Electric	Back-in	50	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3	Yes
008	Electric	Back-in	50	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	10 / 3	Yes
009	Electric	Back-in	50	Gravel	Partial	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	Yes
010	Electric	Back-in	50	Gravel	Full	30 amp	Yes / –	8 / 2	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	Electric, water, sewer
Max vehicle length	70 ft
Equipment	RVs & trailers, Tents
Pets	Allowed
Campfires	Allowed, subject to restrictions

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.

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, 2 miles 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

From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about five miles. Turn right on Nighthawk, then turn right again into the park.

Nearest town	Marion, Kansas
Coordinates	38.3628° N, 97.0997° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump station	Dump station ↗	22 mi
RV sales & service	Four Seasons RV ↗	41.3 mi
Outdoor gear	REI ↗	43.9 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, 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.

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 Hillsboro Cove?

Sites at Hillsboro 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 Hillsboro Cove?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Hillsboro Cove have?

53 sites, including 51 standard sites with power and 1 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Hillsboro Cove?

The longest site here provides 70 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

Does Hillsboro Cove have hookups?

Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Hillsboro Cove?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Hillsboro Cove?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Hillsboro 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.