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Timber Hill Park

Big Hill Lake — lakeside

Location: Parsons, KS, KS

Price: From $10 per night

Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (8 reviews)

Season: May through October

Timber Hill is a 20 site non electric campground located on the East side of Big Hill Lake. Located on top of the hill amongst oak trees with lots of shade. Adjacent to the boat ramp and horse trails.

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch

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

Timber Hill Park offers 20 primitive campsites with excellent shade from oak trees at an affordable $10/night rate, located on Big Hill Lake with access to boat launch and horse trails.

Wildlife alert: Barred Owl, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Fish Crow, Dickcissel, Virginia Opossum, Ring-necked Snake, Six-lined Racerunner, and Eastern Musk Turtle observed in the area.

Insider tips for Timber Hill Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited 20-site capacity and high demand. No electric hookups at any sites; ensure RVs are self-contained or plan for primitive camping. Horse trails available on-site for recreation.

Skip Timber Hill Park if: You need electric hookups — this is a non-electric campground.. You require paved roads and modern facilities — primitive vault toilets only.. You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only..

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

Nearby campgrounds: Cherryvale Horse Camp (KS), Cherryvale Park (CHERRYVALE, KS), 160 Horse Camp (KS), Washington Cove (COPAN, OK).

Cell Phone Coverage at Timber Hill Park

Cell signal at Timber Hill Park (Parsons, KS): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.

  • Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
  • AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage

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.

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Parsons, KS, KS★ 4.1 (8 reviews)From $10/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Timber Hill is a 20 site non electric campground located on the East side of Big Hill Lake. Located on top of the hill amongst oak trees with lots of shade. Adjacent to the boat ramp and horse trails.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
HookupsNo hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesBoat Launch
Family & Pets
Vault Toilets

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need electric hookups — this is a non-electric campground.✕ You require paved roads and modern facilities — primitive vault toilets only.✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — seasonal operations only.

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with limited 20-site capacity and high demand.

No electric hookups at any sites; ensure RVs are self-contained or plan for primitive camping.

Horse trails available on-site for recreation.

Best: May-October

Campground operates seasonally May through October only.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 0%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Barred Owl, Scissor-tailed Flycatcher, Fish Crow, Dickcissel, Virginia Opossum, Ring-necked Snake, Six-lined Racerunner, and Eastern Musk Turtle observed in the area.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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6203362741· Big Hill Lake
Getting there →

From Dennis, KS go south on Gray Rd to 21000 Rd and turn right. Follow signs to park.

Campground entrance

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Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Timber Hill Park cost per night?+
Timber Hill Park costs $10 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Timber Hill Park open?+
Timber Hill Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Timber Hill Park have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Timber Hill Park?+
Timber Hill Park can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Timber Hill Park?+
Timber Hill Park is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Timber Hill Park?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Timber Hill Park is rated moderate. Best carrier: Verizon. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Timber Hill Park open, and what are check-in times?+
Timber Hill Park is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
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$10 /night★ 4.1 (8)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Cherryvale Horse Camp

KS

From $10/night

Cherryvale Park

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From $18/night

160 Horse Camp

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From $10/night

Washington Cove

COPAN, OK

From $18/night

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