Cottonwood Point

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

171Sites

70 ftMax rig

The place

Cottonwood Point is a spacious and shady campground located on the shores of Marion Reservoir. This Kansas getaway draws in thousands of visitors annually to enjoy the pristine lake shoreline and surrounding canopy of forest. Recreation Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting. Numerous hiking and biking trails snake through the forest around the lake, and the The Willow Walk Nature Trail is especially popular for wildlife enthusiasts. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, pelicans, raccoons and various other waterfowl. Keep reading

Anglers will find an abundance of channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake. Facilities The campground offers 164 individual sites, along with two group camping areas and two group day use picnic shelters. Campsites offer plenty of shade and include picnic areas with grills and tables. Electrical pedestals are either 50 or 30 amp. Every 50 amp pedestal has 50/30/20 outlets available. All 30 amp pedestals have 30/20 outlets available. The 20 amp outlets are typical residential 110 Volt wall outlets. Additionally you will find two boat ramps between sites 62 and 67. Natural Features Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by 6,000 acres of public lands. The surrounding expanse of forest provides visitors with endless recreational activities, set against the backdrop of the sparkling lake. Nearby Attractions The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion offer additional tourist attractions. Both cities have a nationally recognized Art and Crafts show, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops.

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The sites · 171

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
CPOI	001	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	002	standard electric	40 ft	50
CPOI	003	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	004	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	005	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	006	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	007	standard electric	25 ft	30
CPOI	008	standard electric	40 ft	30
CPOI	009	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	010	standard electric	25 ft	30
CPOI	011	standard electric	40 ft	30
CPOI	012	standard electric	40 ft	30
CPOI	013	standard electric	30 ft	30
CPOI	014	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	015	standard electric	35 ft	30
CPOI	016	standard electric	40 ft	30
CPOI	017	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	018	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	019	standard electric	45 ft	30
CPOI	020	standard electric	40 ft	30
CPOI	021	standard electric	35 ft	30
CPOI	022	standard electric	40 ft	30
CPOI	023	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	024	standard electric	45 ft	30
CPOI	025	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	026	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	027	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	028	standard electric	25 ft	30
CPOI	029	standard electric	50 ft	30
CPOI	030	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	031	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	032	standard electric	70 ft	50
CPOI	033	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	034	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	035	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	036	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	037	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	038	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	039	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	040	standard electric	24 ft	50
CPOI	041	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	042	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	043	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	044	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	045	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	046	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	047	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	048	standard electric	50 ft	50
CPOI	049	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	050	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	051	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	052	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	053	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	054	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	055	standard nonelectric	45 ft	N/A
CPOI	056	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	057	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	058	standard nonelectric	45 ft	N/A
CPOI	059	standard nonelectric	50 ft	N/A
CPOI	060	standard electric	50 ft	30

SHOWING 60 OF 171 SITES

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

Your representative

This campground sits in KS-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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