Hillsboro Cove
HILLSBORO COVE
Part of Marion Reservoir
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.
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.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.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.Important Notices
- One RV and two tents or three tents per site
- Off-road vehicles not permitted
- First-come, first-served sites are available
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
Notifications and Alerts
ATTENTION CAMPERS: The water in all sites is currently off due to a large water leak. We are choosing to leave the sites open at this time. Campers may request a partial refund when reserving a site with water. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We are still in our recreation off-season until April 1st. This means that all restrooms are currently closed, except for the pit toilets in HIllsboro Cove, Marion Cove, and French Creek Cove. Water and electric are still on at the sites that are available to reserve. Additional questions, contact the office at 620-382-2101. Thank you
Construction is still being performed on the spillway side of the dam. The date of reopening is yet to be determined, but significant progress has been made. Please keep out and be respectful of workers. Thank you for your patience.
Available Activities
- Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
- Hunting - Hunting
- Fishing - Fishing
- Camping - Camping
- Boating - Boating
- Swimming - Swimming
- Water Access - Water Access
- Swimming Site - Swimming Site
- Accessible Swimming - Accessible Swimming
Directions
From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about five miles. Turn right on Nighthawk, then turn right again into the park.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-382-2101
2105 N. PAWNEEMARION, KS 66861-9740
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 004, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 049, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 050, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 036, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 044, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 051, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 052, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 045, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 047, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 043, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 026, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 048, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 042, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 046, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site GA1, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 038, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site GS1, Loop HCOV, Type Group Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop HCOV, Type Standard Electric
