Cherryvale Park

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ReservableAccess

24Sites

68 ftMax rig

The place

Cherryvale Park 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. Recreation Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way. Big Hill Lake is known as a trophy lake for fishing. Keep reading

Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments. Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel. Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic. Facilities This facility offers 22 campsites along with one group site that offers full hookups and a shelter. The facility offers a bathroom, and shower that are closed in the off season, pit toilets are open year around. The swimbeach is located in Moundvalley Park, one vehicle is allowed free of charge pre campsite. Natural Features The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside that is referred to as the Little Ozarks. With thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals. Cherryvale Park offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites. Nearby Attractions The Cherryvale Kansas Historical Museum, 215 E 4th St. Cherryvale, KS 67335 Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (620) 336-2741.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 24

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
NLOO	21	standard electric	40 ft	50
NLOO	22	standard electric	40 ft	50
NLOO	23	standard electric	33 ft	50
NLOO	24	standard electric	40 ft	50
NLOO	25	standard electric	40 ft	50
NLOO	26	standard electric	25 ft	50
NLOO	27	standard electric	40 ft	50
NLOO	28	standard electric	40 ft	50
NLOO	29	standard electric	40 ft	50
NLOO	30	standard electric	64 ft	50
SLOO	01	standard electric	40 ft	50
SLOO	02	standard electric	35 ft	50
SLOO	03	standard electric	40 ft	50
SLOO	04	standard electric	68 ft	50
SLOO	05	standard electric	40 ft	50
SLOO	06	standard electric	40 ft	50
SLOO	07	standard electric	61 ft	50
SLOO	08	standard electric	61 ft	50
SLOO	09	standard electric	62 ft	50
SLOO	10	standard electric	30 ft	50
SLOO	18	standard electric	40 ft	50
SLOO	19	standard electric	40 ft	50
SLOO	20	standard electric	40 ft	50
SLOO	G-1	group standard electric	30 ft	50

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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