Cherryvale Park

CHERRYVALE PARK

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.

Facilities

This facility offers 22 campsites along with one group site that offers full hookups and a shelter.

The facility offers a bathroom, and shower that are closed in the off season, pit toilets are open year around.

The swimbeach is located in Moundvalley Park, one vehicle is allowed free of charge pre campsite.

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.

Nearby Attractions

The Cherryvale Kansas Historical Museum, 215 E 4th St. Cherryvale, KS 67335

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (620) 336-2741.

Important Notices

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
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

The shower house will be closed November 1st - April 1st, the vault toilets in the North loop will remain open for the winter season.

Available Activities

SWIMMING SITE - Swimming
HUNTING - Hunting
HIKING - Hiking
FISHING - Fishing
CAMPING - Camping
BOATING - Boating

Directions

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

Phone: 620-328-2050

19065 CHERRYVALE PKWY
CHERRYVALE, KS 67335-0426

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