Downstream Point
Big Hill Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: CHERRYVALE, KS, KS
Price: From $30 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (0 reviews)
Season: May through October
Downstream Point 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. Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.This location has limited staffing.
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, Fishing
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Downstream Point offers camping on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas with fishing, swimming, and hiking opportunities. Google reviewers praise it as one of the cleanest lakes they've seen with nice beach areas and good prices.
Wildlife alert: Virginia Opossum, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillo, Barred Owl, Fish Crow, Barn Swallow, Three-toed Box Turtle, Eastern Musk Turtle, and Six-lined Racerunner documented in the area.
Insider tips for Downstream Point: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited availability Check out the kiddie pond and look for the many turtles in the lake Beach area has public umbrellas available for use
Skip Downstream Point if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require camping outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You want multiple site options - only 1 tent site available.
Best time to visit Downstream Point: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Cherryvale Park (CHERRYVALE, KS), Cherryvale Horse Camp (KS), Timber Hill Park (Parsons, KS), 160 Horse Camp (KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Downstream Point
Cell signal at Downstream Point (CHERRYVALE, 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 · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Downstream Point 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. Picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.This location has limited staffing.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with limited availability
Check out the kiddie pond and look for the many turtles in the lake
Beach area has public umbrellas available for use
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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 the park.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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