Hillsboro Cove
Marion Reservoir — lakeside, fishing
Location: MARION, KS, KS
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$19 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (155 reviews)
Season: May through October
Hillsboro Cove is a quiet little campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between the towns of Marion and Hillsboro. It’s known for water front camping sites and a readily accessible boat ramp for fishermen. The campground offers 51 individual sites and one group camping area with a large shelter.
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, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Hillsboro Cove is a quiet waterfront campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between Marion and Hillsboro, known for accessible boat launch and fishing opportunities. Google reviews praise the clean facilities and spacious sites with amenities like electric hookups and grills.
Wildlife alert: Barred Owl, White-winged Scoter, Brown-headed Cowbird, Dickcissel, and Pond Slider documented in area
Insider tips for Hillsboro Cove: Book early — federal campground that fills up quickly Request waterfront camping sites when reserving Expect Channel Catfish, Walleye, White Bass, Wipers, and White Crappie for fishing
Skip Hillsboro Cove if: Needing water/sewer hookups — only electric hookups available on select sites. Traveling November-April — campground closed seasonally. Expecting full hookups at most sites.
Best time to visit Hillsboro Cove: May-October — Official operating season for this federal campground.
Nearby campgrounds: Marion Cove (Marion , KS), Cottonwood Point (MARION, KS), French Creek (Marion, KS), Canning Creek (COUNCIL GROVE, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Hillsboro Cove
Cell signal at Hillsboro Cove (MARION, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- 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.
Hillsboro Cove is a quiet little campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between the towns of Marion and Hillsboro. It’s known for water front camping sites and a readily accessible boat ramp for fishermen. The campground offers 51 individual sites and one group camping area with a large shelter.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
federal campground that fills up quickly
Request waterfront camping sites when reserving
Expect Channel Catfish, Walleye, White Bass, Wipers, and White Crappie for fishing
Official operating season for this federal campground
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 →
From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about five miles. Turn right on Nighthawk, then turn right again into the park.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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