$16
Hillsboro Cove
Total sites: 53
Available Tonight: 43 + 1 FF*
Available this Weekend: 27 + 1 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 43 + 1 FF*
Available this Weekend: 27 + 1 FF*
Booking Window: 6 months
1,358 ft
67°F
44°F
44°F
fair
Hillsboro Cove Campground, KS - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Hillsboro Cove Campground in Marion County is located 57 min southeast of Salina, KS with an elevation of 1,358 feet. There are a total of 53 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 37 sites have electric and water hookups. 16 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $18.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
ATTENTION CAMPERS: The water in all sites is currently off due to a large water leak. We are choosing to leave the sites open at this time. Campers may request a refund when reserving a site with water. We apologize for the inconvenience.
We are still in our recreation off-season until April 1st. This means that all restrooms are currently closed, except for the pit toilets in HIllsboro Cove, Marion Cove, and French Creek Cove. Water and electric are still on at the sites that are available to reserve. Additional questions, contact the office at 620-382-2101. Thank you
Construction is still being performed on the spillway side of the dam. The date of reopening is yet to be determined, but significant progress has been made. Please keep out and be respectful of workers. Thank you for your patience.
Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)
Campsite Reviews (150)
4.3 out of 5
| 5 star | 59% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 9% | |
| 2 star | 6% | |
| 1 star | 3% |
@MikeW4539708 · Camped on Mar 6, 2026 at Campsite #3
Very nice campground, well laid out. Lots of available spots, of course it is the beginning of March
@TaylorCBD260E0 · Camped on Feb 28, 2026 at Campsite #33
A wonderful site overall! Love that each site had a table and covered area. Unfortunately, the water was not on as we expected. Otherwise, really nice and clean camp.
@KellyK9785145 · Camped on Jan 20, 2026 at Campsite #33
Great spot, wish I could have stayed longer!
Good
@IvyG4A16F763C6 · Camped on Jan 5, 2026 at Campsite #52
This was a great place to stop on my long road trip. Picturesque and serene!
@AaronS9956434 · Camped on Dec 31, 2025 at Campsite #13
Nice campground for winter camping. Be sure and fill water. tanks prior to arriving.
Good
@CarolR2797289 · Camped on Nov 18, 2025 at Campsite #31
It was very quiet..only 4 campers total. We had a nice, level pull through right at waters edge, and enjoyed it very much!
Good
@AaronS9956434 · Camped on Nov 14, 2025 at Campsite #15
Great location. Restrooms were very clean.
Excellent
@JohnH2789214 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #49
Marion Reservoir has fantastic camping sites and fishing opportunities.
Excellent
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@JeffreyG774093 · Camped on Nov 2, 2025 at Campsite #19
This was our last camping trip of the season. We had never been to Marion Reservoir, so this was a new experience for us. We love fall camping as usually you pretty much have the campground to yourself. We picked a site from the app going strictly by the pictures. First of all, the campground is immediately off highway 56. This is a busy highway with lots of truck traffic. There was definitely a lot of traffic noise during the day and the night. Fortunately, we slept with the windows closed and the furnace on, so the noise wasn't overwhelming, but it sure could have been if you wanted to sleep with the windows open in the spring/summer. Of course, being late in the season, the heated shower/toilets where closed (which we expected). There was a male and female vault toilet within a short walk from our campsite. The toilet seat in the men's restroom was broken in half, so we both ended up using the women's toilet. The whole time we were there, we never saw a park ranger, local Sherriff, or camp host. When we arrived, sure enough, we had picked a campsite that had a RV parked in the next space over. All of the rest of the camp sites in the whole campground were empty. We tried to modify our reservation to move a site or two down, but the app wouldn't let us move to a different site. It said that all of the rest of the sites were not available for the time we were going to be there. (But no one else ever showed up the whole time we were there.) There were garbage cans for use nearby, but all were full and no trash pickup while we were there. On the positive side, the first night we arrived, I caught 3 nice White Bass right out behind our camper. The lake had been really high, so lots of vegetation was submerged making for good fishing. The campsite was pretty decent...right on the lake, (lots of trees), firepit, covered picnic table, nice gravel parking spot. The neighbor turned out to be a nice guy, so we had a nice visit. Overall a good last trip!
@CallieF66CF776 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #10
Camp sites were clean and well spaced. They did lock restrooms last day of October. Beautiful lake.
Good
@DuaneA5E859625 · Camped on Oct 24, 2025 at Campsite #39
Nice clean restroom when we arrived, area mowed, and camping areas neat. Trash was kept from overflowing. So much nicer than our spring camping experience. This time was like it use to be. We enjoy camping at Hillsboro Cove
Excellent
@KarenS4720852 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #S1
It would have been nice if the shelter would have been clean. Another plus would be having the area mowed instead of having to navigate 1-3 foot tall grass. It also would have been nice if the womens restroom would have been accessible.
Good
@TimM9090024 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025 at Campsite #31
The entrance road is gonna do some serious damage to vehicles entering/leaving the area. Been bad for the last 2 years and getting worse. Area is not mowed as it used to be. Some sites have been out of service for a long time. Too bad, used to be our favorite place to camp.
Good
@JohnW4841416 · Camped on Sep 14, 2025 at Campsite #51
We enjoyed being directly on the lake. We camped in mid-fall and there were not many people at the campground. The bathrooms/showers were clean and accessable. We enjoyed our stay.
Excellent
@carolj2599988 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025 at Campsite #21
As we are both mobility challenged, this spot was FANTASTIC! Close to the water for fishing, and easy to park the RV.
Good
@TimM9090024 · Camped on Sep 3, 2025 at Campsite #21
Entrance road is a terror and serious accident waiting to happen. Although Ive called and wrote several times, nothing is done. Road is washed out with huge holes. Enter at your own risk!!
Good
@MichaelL540355 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #34
Nice quiet campground with excellent showers and access to the lake.
@ThomasW1659833 · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #25
Campground is nearly empty during the week at the end of August. Nice large well spaced sites with electric and water.
Good
@TameraS94103B9 · Camped on Aug 23, 2025 at Campsite #44
For a large family gathering, the location worked out perfectly! Close to swimming area for kiddies, close to boat dock for unloading, close to restrooms for, well...and the perfect spot for grilling and chilling! Look forward to next summer and another day at the lake.
@TimM9090024 · Camped on Aug 20, 2025 at Campsite #51
Love this campground. Close to Marion and Hillsboro for supplies. Quiet campground. Only complaint is the road entering in a horrible hazard. Enter at your own risk. Ive complained about it for years and just keeps getting worse.
Good
@BuzzLBB9D1B5D2 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025 at Campsite #17
Outstanding campsites on a beautiful lake. Excellent and clean bathroom/shower facilities. Great time with old friends
Excellent
@GordonG4017499 · Camped on Aug 17, 2025 at Campsite #18
We will be back next year. Our friends from Nebraska would rather come here than Milford reservoir
Good
@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #4
The 240volt outlets did not work. we had to stay somewhere else. I would like a refund
@KirkW22F0B8F63 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #17
Drive into park needs some serious road work. Very sad condition. Park wasnt mowed but they started when I left. Needs a little up keep and needs fish cleaning station. Really nice park all in all
Good
@JeromeH3843825 · Camped on Aug 1, 2025 at Campsite #14
not mowed lake it used to be road coming in is full of holes were taking big holes
Good
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