French Creek
Marion Reservoir — lakeside, fishing
Location: Marion, KS, KS
Price: From $12 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Season: May through October
French Creek Cove Campground offers a secluded quiet campground that is located on the Southwest side of Marion Reservoir. This campground has 20 campsites with electric, 18 camping sites include a canopy shelter (Sites 13-14 do not include canopy shelters), with 6 community water hydrants, all sites include fire rings and a grill, a boat ramp with a loading dock is located on the northwest portion of the campground, a playground, and two vault restrooms. Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir enco
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, Restrooms, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/french-creek-ks to be notified when sites open up.
French Creek Cove Campground offers a secluded, quiet location on Marion Reservoir with 20 campsites featuring electric hookups. Popular activities include boating, fishing for channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, with a boat ramp on-site for convenient lake access.
Wildlife alert: Fox Squirrel, Dickcissel, Barn Swallow, Great-tailed Grackle, White-winged Scoter, and Pond Slider documented within 8km
Insider tips for French Creek: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups available at all 20 sites; 18 sites include canopy shelters Multiple water sources available throughout campground Best for kayaking and canoeing; boat conditions vary with water levels
Skip French Creek if: Require full hookups — only electric available, no water/sewer at most sites. Visiting outside May-October — campground closed seasonally. Need proximity to water — campsites not immediately waterfront. Operating large boats when water levels are low.
Best time to visit French Creek: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Hillsboro Cove (MARION, KS), Cottonwood Point (MARION, KS), Marion Cove (Marion , KS), Canning Creek (COUNCIL GROVE, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at French Creek
Cell signal at French Creek (Marion, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
French Creek Cove Campground offers a secluded quiet campground that is located on the Southwest side of Marion Reservoir. This campground has 20 campsites with electric, 18 camping sites include a canopy shelter (Sites 13-14 do not include canopy shelters), with 6 community water hydrants, all sites include fire rings and a grill, a boat ramp with a loading dock is located on the northwest portion of the campground, a playground, and two vault restrooms. Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by 6,000 acres of public lands.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Electric hookups available at all 20 sites; 18 sites include canopy shelters
Multiple water sources available throughout campground
Best for kayaking and canoeing; boat conditions vary with water levels
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Marion Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Marion Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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