Marion Cove

USACE US Army Corps of Engineers · Marion , KS · Developed

Conditions

Road Access Gravel
Driveway Surface Gravel
Season Open Year Round
Campfires Campfires Allowed
Max RV Length 45 ft

Features

Rig Size Back In Only
Hookup Dry Camping
Style Reservable

Campground Stats

Total Sites17
Sites Accepting RVs2
Tent-Only Sites15
Overnight Sites17
Max RV Length45 ft
Back-In Sites2
SurfaceGravel

Location

38.380691, -97.075302 · 2105 N. Pawnee , Marion , KS 66861

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Description

Overview

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.

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.

Facilities

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.

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.

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.

Details

Phone620-382-2101
ReservableYes

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