Facility Details - CHERRYVALE PARK, KS

Overview

Cherryvale Park 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.

Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.

Natural Features:

The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside that is referred to as the Little Ozarks.

With thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals.

Cherryvale Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites.

Recreation:

Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way.

Big Hill Lake is known as 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 will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic.

Facilities:

In addition to 23 individual campsites, the campground has one group camping area with a picnic shelter and seven campsites.

Other amenities include drinking water, restrooms, showers, a playground and a dump station.

Activities and Amenities

Within Facility
Accessible Flush Toilets Beach Access Boating Drinking Water Dump Station Electric Hookups Fishing Hiking	Horseback Riding Trails Hunting Picnic Shelters Pit Toilets Playground Showers Swimming Trails

Know Before You Go

Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the Mound Valley Swimming Beach Area
Flush toilets and showers are closed outside of the reservation season, however vault toilets are available in the north loop

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
37.26944, -95.45833
37°16'10"N, 95°27'30"W

From Highway 169 in Cherryvale, Kansas, turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right onto Olive Street. After half a block turn left onto County Route 5000. Continue 4.5 miles to the lake and follow signs to the park.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

CHERRYVALE PARK
PO BOX 426
CHERRYVALE KS 67335-0426

Phone Number:

Information: (620)336-2741

CHERRYVALE PARK, KS