Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
Hillsboro Cove
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 53
- Hookups
- 53 electric, 38 with water
- Season
- Year-round
- Max RV length
- 70 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,368 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Marion Reservoir
- Nearest town
- MARION
- Address
- 2105 N. PAWNEE, MARION, KS, 66861-9740
- Phone
- 620-382-2101
- Activities
- Accessible Swimming, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hunting, Swimming, Swimming Site, Water Access, Wildlife Viewing
53 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40° | 25° | -15° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 28° | -16° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 60° | 39° | 12° | 79° | 6 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 48° | 28° | 91° | 2 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 59° | 44° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 70° | 53° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 73° | 63° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 88° | 71° | 63° | 106° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 67° | 47° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 50° | 31° | 85° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 42° | 10° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 47° | 30° | 14° | 72° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Swope City Park and Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 30 mi · 5 sites
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