Hillsboro Cove
Hillsboro Cove is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kansas. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.36278, -97.09972
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Accessible Swimming, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 620-382-2101
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Hillsboro Cove
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.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Point | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.9 mi | — | Full hookups |
| French Creek | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.1 mi | — | Electric |
| Battle Hill RV Park | RV park | 22 mi | — | — |
| Harvey County East Park RV Camping Area | Private campground | 22 mi | — | — |
| Harvey County East Park RV Camping Area | Private campground | 22 mi | — | — |
| Camp Wood | Private campground | 24 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.