Army Corps of Engineers · Marion Reservoir

Hillsboro Cove

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. 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. 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.

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Campsites

Standard with electric	52
group standard electric	1
Total	53

Amenities & rules

✓ Electric hookups✓ Water hookups✓ Sewer hookups✓ Pets allowed✓ Campfires allowedMax vehicle length 70 ftRVs & trailersTents

Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Getting there

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

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Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.