Overlook (KS)
Campground · Kansas · 3 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
- 3
- Bookable sites
- up to 100
- People per site
- 3
- Accessible sites
- 868 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Overlook 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.
Recreation
Overlook is used as a group picnic and fishing area. Nearby, visitors 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. There is also an interpretive trail within the park.Big Hill Lake is known for being 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.
Facilities
There are three reservable picnic shelters set along the water. Each can accommodate up to 100 people at a time. The facility also provides drinking water and flush toilets for convenience.Natural Features
The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside that is referred to as the Little Ozarks. Picnic shelters are forested and offer sweeping views of the lake.With thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (620) 336-2741 for general information.Nearby Attractions
Nearby Mound Valley Park has one of the largest sand beaches in southeast Kansas and offers educational programs on Saturday evenings during the summer.The facts
- 3 bookable sites
- 3 sites for day use only
- 3 accessible sites
- Up to 100 people per site
- Loops: OVER
Site types
- 3 Group Picnic Area
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits, picnic tables, grills.
3 campsites at Overlook (KS)
Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 11:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-1 | OVER | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| S-2 | OVER | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
| S-3 | OVER | Group Picnic Area | — | Gravel | — | 100 | ♿ 🐾 |
Getting there
Take U.S. Highway 169 to Cherryvale, Kansas, and turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right at the end of Main Street onto Olive Street. Go 1/2 a block and turn left onto County Route 5000. Proceed 4.5 miles to Big Hill Lake and follow signs to Overlook Park.
37.26944, -95.45833 · 37°16'10.0"N 95°27'30.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 43°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 43 | 49 | 58 | 68 | 76 | 84 | 89 | 89 | 81 | 70 | 57 | 47 |
| Low °F | 23 | 26 | 36 | 46 | 56 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 60 | 48 | 36 | 27 |
| Precip in | 1.5 | 1.4 | 2.8 | 4.2 | 6.7 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 2.4 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.9 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 Overlook (KS)
- Can you reserve a site at Overlook (KS)?
- Yes, Overlook (KS) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Overlook (KS) have?
- 3 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Overlook (KS)?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Overlook (KS).
- Does Overlook (KS) have hookups?
- Electric.
Camping near Overlook (KS)
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- The Inn at Price Tower 46 mi · Facility
Contact
- Phone 620-328-2050
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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