Can you reserve a site at Hillsboro Cove?

Yes, Hillsboro Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Hillsboro Cove?

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

Are pets allowed at Hillsboro Cove?

Yes, pets are allowed at Hillsboro Cove.

Are campfires allowed at Hillsboro Cove?

Campfires are allowed at Hillsboro Cove. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Hillsboro Cove, Kansas — 53 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

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.

The facts

53 bookable sites
Vehicles up to 70 ft
Up to 80 people per site
Loops: HCOV

Site types

52 Standard Electric
1 Group Standard Electric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

53 campsites at Hillsboro Cove

Check-in 6:00 PM · Check-out 4:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Water	Max rig	People
001	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
002	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
003	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
004	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
005	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
006	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
007	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
008	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
009	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
010	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
011	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
012	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
013	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
014	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
015	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
016	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
017	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
018	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	8	🐾
019	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
021	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
022	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Paved	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
023	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
024	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
025	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
026	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
027	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
028	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
029	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
030	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	5	🐾
031	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	40 ft	8	🐾
032	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
033	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
034	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40 ft	10	🐾
035	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	40 ft	10	🐾
036	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	50 ft	10	🐾
037	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
038	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
039	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
040	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	45 ft	8	🐾
041	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
042	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
043	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	35 ft	8	🐾
044	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	35 ft	8	🐾
045	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
046	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
047	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
048	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
049	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	50 ft	10	🐾
050	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
051	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	45 ft	8	🐾
052	HCOV	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Lakefront	45 ft	10	🐾
GA1	HCOV	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Lakefront	70 ft	8	🐾
GS1	HCOV	Group Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	80	🐾

Getting there

From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about five miles. Turn right on Nighthawk, then turn right again into the park.

38.36278, -97.09972 · 38°21'46.0"N 97°5'59.0"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, 1.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hillsboro Cove

Can you reserve a site at Hillsboro Cove?: Yes, Hillsboro Cove is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Hillsboro Cove have?: 53 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Hillsboro Cove?: 70 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Hillsboro Cove?: Yes, pets are allowed at Hillsboro Cove.
Does Hillsboro Cove have hookups?: Electric, Water, Sewer.
Are campfires allowed at Hillsboro Cove?: Campfires are allowed at Hillsboro Cove. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Hillsboro Cove

Marion Cove 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Canning Creek 38 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Neosho Park 38.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kanza View 39.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Kit Carson 39.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Richey Cove 40.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
North Richey Cove 40.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve Visitor Center 29.7 mi · Facility
Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum 40.7 mi · Library

Contact

Phone 620-382-2101
Book Recreation.gov

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

Hillsboro Cove