Cottonwood Point

Marion Reservoir, KS · ≈27.4 mi to Newton
Sites
169
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
27.4 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers with water hookups needs
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Swimmers and water-access seekers
  • ADA-accessible camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Those seeking proximity to town
  • Tent campers without vehicle hookup preference

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

154 StandardsDrive-In access
11 Standards (no Hookups)
2 Group Standards2 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 80 people
2 Group Picnic Areas2 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 60 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
Accessible SwimmingBoatingCampingFishingHikingSwimmingWater Access
Natural features
Lakefront
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How we score

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Where it is

Nearest town: Newton, ~27.4 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

Photos: USACE Park Ranger, USACE Ranger, USACE Camp Host

Overview

Overview Cottonwood Point is a spacious and shady campground located on the shores of Marion Reservoir. This Kansas getaway draws in thousands of visitors annually to enjoy the pristine lake shoreline and surrounding canopy of forest. Recreation Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting. Numerous hiking and biking trails snake through the forest around the lake, and the The Willow Walk Nature Trail is especially popular for wildlife enthusiasts. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, pelicans, raccoons and various other waterfowl. 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 The campground offers 164 individual sites, along with two group camping areas and two group day use picnic shelters. Campsites offer plenty of shade and include picnic areas with grills and tables. Electrical pedestals are either 50 or 30 amp. Every 50 amp pedestal has 50/30/20 outlets available. All 30 amp pedestals have 30/20 outlets available. The 20 amp outlets are typical residential 110 Volt wall outlets. Additionally you will find two boat ramps between sites 62 and 67. 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.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground