Downstream Point
Downstream Point is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kansas. Hookups: water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kansas
- Coordinates
- 37.26944, -95.45833
- Hookups
- Water
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 620-328-2050
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Downstream Point
Overview Downstream Point is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas. The lake boasts three campgrounds, three equestrian trails and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy. Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound. Recreation Downstream Point is mostly used as a group picnic area. The facility has basketball courts and is located by the outlet channel. After picnicking, visitors can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails nearby including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore, and the Ruth Nixon Trail, named after an early supporter of the lake, which is @ 1 mile long and winds along the western side of the lake. Big Hill Lake is known for being a trophy lake for fishing. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments. Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel. Families with kids can cool off during summer heat at a sand-covered beach at nearby Mound Valley Park. Facilities This facility provides a reservable group picnic shelter that can accommodate up to 100 people. The shelter is within walking distance of the lake and provides shade in
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryvale Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Mound Valley | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Overlook (Ks) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Electric |
| CherryVale Park | Private campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Louis P. Gartner Recreation Area | Private campground | 13 mi | — | — |
| Prairie Meadow Campground | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.