Can you reserve a site at Cottonwood Point?

Yes, Cottonwood Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Cottonwood Point have?

171 sites in total, of which 169 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Cottonwood Point?

70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Cottonwood Point?

Yes, pets are allowed at Cottonwood Point.

Are campfires allowed at Cottonwood Point?

Campfires are allowed at Cottonwood Point. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Cottonwood Point

Campground · Kansas · 169 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

169
Bookable sites: 70 ft
Max rig length: up to 80
People per site: 3
Accessible sites: 1,366 ft
Elevation

cottonwood expansion 1 — Photo: USACE Park Ranger · Recreation.gov

Overview

Cottonwood Point is a spacious and shady campground located on the shores of Marion Reservoir. This Kansas getaway draws in thousands of visitors annually to enjoy the pristine lake shoreline and surrounding canopy of forest.

Recreation

Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting.

Numerous hiking and biking trails snake through the forest around the lake, and the The Willow Walk Nature Trail is especially popular for wildlife enthusiasts. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, pelicans, raccoons and various other waterfowl.

Anglers will find an abundance of channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake.

Facilities

The campground offers 164 individual sites, along with two group camping areas and two group day use picnic shelters. Campsites offer plenty of shade and include picnic areas with grills and tables. Electrical pedestals are either 50 or 30 amp. Every 50 amp pedestal has 50/30/20 outlets available. All 30 amp pedestals have 30/20 outlets available. The 20 amp outlets are typical residential 110 Volt wall outlets. Additionally you will find two boat ramps between sites 62 and 67.

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.

The facts

169 bookable sites
171 sites in total, including non-bookable
2 sites for day use only
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 80 people per site
Loops: CPOI, LOOP H, LOOP I

Site types

154 Standard Electric
11 Standard Nonelectric
2 Group Picnic Area
2 Group Standard Electric
2 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Sewer hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Book on Recreation.gov

171 campsites at Cottonwood Point

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	10	🐾
002	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
003	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
004	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	10	🐾
005	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	10	🐾
006	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
007	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	25 ft	5	🐾
008	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	5	🐾
009	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	5	🐾
010	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	25 ft	5	🐾
011	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	8	🐾
012	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	5	🐾
013	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	30 ft	5	🐾
014	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
015	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	35 ft	5	🐾
016	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	5	🐾
017	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
018	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
019	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	5	🐾
020	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	40 ft	5	🐾
021	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	35 ft	5	🐾
022	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	5	🐾
023	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
024	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	45 ft	8	🐾
025	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
026	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	8	🐾
027	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	10	🐾
028	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	25 ft	5	🐾
029	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
030	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
031	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
032	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	70 ft	8	🐾
033	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
034	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
035	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
036	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
037	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
038	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
039	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	15	🐾
040	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	24 ft	15	🐾
041	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
042	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
043	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
044	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
045	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
046	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
047	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
048	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	15	🐾
049	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
050	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
051	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
052	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
053	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
054	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
055	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	5	🐾
056	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
057	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
058	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	45 ft	5	🐾
059	CPOI	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
060	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	15	🐾
061	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
062	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
063	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
064	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	5	🐾
065	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	5	🐾
066	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	5	🐾
067	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
068	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
069	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
070	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
071	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	30 ft	5	🐾
072	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
073	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	40 ft	5	🐾
074	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
075	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
076	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
077	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
078	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
079	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
080	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
081	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
082	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
083	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
084	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
085	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
086	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
087	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
088	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
089	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
090	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
091	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
092	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
093	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
094	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	50 ft	10	♿ 🐾
095	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
096	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
097	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
098	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
099	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
100	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
101	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
102	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
103	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
104	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
105	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
106	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
107	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
108	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
109	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
110	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
111	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
112	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
113	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
114	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
115	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
116	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
117	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
118	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
119	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
120	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
121	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
122	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
123	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
124	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
125	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
126	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
127	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
128	CPOI	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
129	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
130	CPOI	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
GA1	CPOI	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
GA2	CPOI	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	—	70 ft	8	🐾
GS1	CPOI	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	80	🐾
GS2	CPOI	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	—	80	🐾
PSA	CPOI	Group Picnic Area	—	Gravel	—	—	20 ft	60	♿ 🐾
PSB	CPOI	Group Picnic Area	—	Gravel	—	—	20 ft	60	♿ 🐾
131	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
132	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
133	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
134	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
135	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
136	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
137	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
138	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
139	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
140	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
141	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
142	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
143	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
144	LOOP H	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
145	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
146	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
147	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
148	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
149	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
150	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
151	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
152	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
153	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
154	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
155	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
156	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
157	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
158	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
159	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
160	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
161	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
162	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
163	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	Lakefront	—	8	🐾
164	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾
165	LOOP I	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	—	8	🐾

Getting there

From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about 4 miles. Turn north on Old Mill Road and continue almost three miles, then follow signs to the campground.

38.38889, -97.08889 · 38°23'20.0"N 97°5'20.0"W

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Typical weather

Typically 92°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	46	57	67	77	87	92	91	83	70	56	44
Low °F	21	25	35	45	56	66	70	68	59	47	34	25
Precip in	0.8	1.2	2.1	3.1	5.2	4.5	4.3	4.0	3.5	2.5	1.4	1.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.1 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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COTTONWOOD POINT old 1 — Photo: USACE Ranger · Recreation.gov

COTTONWOOD POINT old 2 — Photo: USACE Ranger · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Cottonwood Point

Can you reserve a site at Cottonwood Point?: Yes, Cottonwood Point is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Cottonwood Point have?: 171 sites in total, of which 169 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Cottonwood Point?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Cottonwood Point?: Yes, pets are allowed at Cottonwood Point.
Does Cottonwood Point have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Cottonwood Point?: Campfires are allowed at Cottonwood Point. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Cottonwood Point

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Santa Fe Trail 36.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Neosho Park 37 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kanza View 38.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kit Carson 38.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Richey Cove 38.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Richey Cove 38.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Visitor Center 28.9 mi · Facility
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum 39 mi · Library

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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