Cherryvale Park

Big Hill Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CHERRYVALE, KS, KS

Price: From $18 per night

Price range: $18–$200 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (189 reviews)

Season: May through October

Cherryvale 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.

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, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cherryvale-park to be notified when sites open up.

Cherryvale Park sits on crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas with a 17-mile horse trail offering varied terrain for all ages. The campground offers fishing, swimming, hiking, and boating activities across the lake's three campgrounds and day-use areas.

Wildlife alert: Expect armadillos, opossums, barred owls, box turtles, and musk turtles in the area.

Insider tips for Cherryvale Park: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Most sites lack hookups; only select sites offer full hookups. Take advantage of the 17-mile Big Hill Lake Horse Trail for hiking and equestrian activities.

Skip Cherryvale Park if: You need guaranteed hookups—only select sites have them.. You plan to camp outside May-October—seasonal operations only.. You prefer non-federal campgrounds with less booking competition..

Best time to visit Cherryvale Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..

Nearby campgrounds: Downstream Point (CHERRYVALE, KS), Cherryvale Horse Camp (KS), Timber Hill Park (Parsons, KS), 160 Horse Camp (KS).