Hillsboro Cove

Marion Reservoir, KS · ≈25.6 mi to Newton
Sites
53
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
25.6 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers with electric and water hookups
  • Boating and fishing enthusiasts
  • Pet owners seeking campfires

✕ Not ideal for

  • Travelers needing sewer hookups
  • Those seeking nearby town amenities
  • ADA accessibility requirements

Connectivity

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

What's here

52 Standards
1 Group StandardReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 80 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsFire pitsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
Accessible SwimmingBoatingCampingFishingHuntingSwimmingSwimming SiteWater AccessWildlife Viewing
Natural features
Lakefront
CampIntel Score

How we score

We score what we can verify.
Fits most rigs comfortablyRig fit
Remote — plan aheadAccess
Basic amenitiesConvenience
Verdicts come from our Rig fit, Access & Convenience sub-scores — each built only from verifiable Recreation.gov data.

Where it is

Nearest town: Newton, ~25.6 miGet directions ↗

Photos

Photos: USACE Volunteer , USACE, Aaron Haflich/ USACE

Overview

Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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