Mound Valley

Big Hill Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking

Location: CHERRYVALE, KS, KS

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$76 per night

Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (228 reviews)

Season: May through October

Mound Valley 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.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, Restrooms, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Mound Valley sits on crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas with excellent fishing, a 17-mile horse trail, and multiple outdoor recreation options. Google reviewers consistently praise the deep clear water, beautiful sunsets, and tall trees.

Wildlife alert: Barred Owls, Fish Crows, Barn Swallows, Virginia Opossums, Mexican Long-nosed Armadillos, Three-toed Box Turtles, Eastern Musk Turtles, and Six-lined Racerunners present in the area.

Insider tips for Mound Valley: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as there are no hookups available Explore the 17-mile Big Hill Lake Horse Trail for hiking and equestrian activities

Skip Mound Valley if: You need RV hookups — none available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May-October — seasonal operations only. You prefer developed facilities — this is a basic campground.

Best time to visit Mound Valley: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

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