Cherryvale Horse Camp
Big Hill Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: KS, KS
Price: From $10 per night
Price range: $10–$30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Cherryvale Horse Camp is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas. The lake boasts 3 campgrounds, three equestrian trails, two of which offer camping, and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy. Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cherryvale-horse-camp to be notified when sites open up.
Cherryvale Horse Camp offers excellent equestrian trails including the scenic 17-mile Big Hill Lake Horse Trail with varying terrain, plus hiking, swimming, and fishing opportunities on crystal clear Big Hill Lake. Campers consistently praise the gorgeous scenery and well-marked riding trails.
Wildlife alert: Virginia Opossum, Barred Owl, Fish Crow, Dickcissel, Carolina Chickadee, Three-toed Box Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, Six-lined Racerunner
Insider tips for Cherryvale Horse Camp: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited sites (2 tent sites total) Plan horseback riding as primary activity; trails are well-marked with varying difficulty levels Check with park ranger about rumored future electric hookups before planning return trips
Skip Cherryvale Horse Camp if: You require electrical hookups—currently no hookups available at any sites. You need camping outside May-October seasonal window. You need more than 2 tent camping sites available.
Best time to visit Cherryvale Horse Camp: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cherryvale Park (CHERRYVALE, KS), Timber Hill Park (Parsons, KS), 160 Horse Camp (KS), Washington Cove (COPAN, OK).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cherryvale Horse Camp
Cell signal at Cherryvale Horse Camp (KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cherryvale Horse Camp is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas. The lake boasts 3 campgrounds, three equestrian trails, two of which offer camping, and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy. Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited sites (2 tent sites total)
Plan horseback riding as primary activity; trails are well-marked with varying difficulty levels
Check with park ranger about rumored future electric hookups before planning return trips
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Big Hill Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Big Hill Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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