Mound Valley

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

85Sites

90 ftMax rig

The place

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. 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 has 85 campsites, including three group sites, one of which has a picnic shelter as well. Most campsites are on the waterfront; others are just a short walk away. Other amenities include a boat ramp and boat trailer parking, restrooms, showers and a swim beach. 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. Contact Info This location has limited staffing. Please call (620) 336-2741 for general information.

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

The sites · 85

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
MLOO	42	standard electric	70 ft	30
MLOO	43	standard electric	64 ft	30
MLOO	44	standard electric	45 ft	30
MLOO	45	standard electric	35 ft	30
MLOO	46	standard electric	20 ft	30
MLOO	47	standard electric	20 ft	30
MLOO	48	standard electric	40 ft	30
MLOO	49	standard electric	20 ft	30
MLOO	50	standard electric	25 ft	30
MLOO	51	standard electric	30 ft	30
MLOO	52	standard electric	25 ft	30
MLOO	53	standard electric	25 ft	30
MLOO	54	standard electric	62 ft	30
MLOO	55	standard electric	72 ft	30
MLOO	56	standard electric	30 ft	30
MLOO	57	standard electric	40 ft	30
MLOO	58	standard electric	34 ft	30
MLOO	59	standard electric	40 ft	30
MLOO	60	standard electric	40 ft	30
MLOO	61	standard electric	20 ft	30
MLOO	62	standard electric	50 ft	30
MLOO	63	standard electric	64 ft	30
MLOO	64	standard electric	30 ft	30
MLOO	65	standard electric	25 ft	30
MLOO	66	standard electric	65 ft	50
MLOO	67	standard electric	77 ft	50
MLOO	68	standard electric	30 ft	30
MLOO	69	standard electric	30 ft	30
MLOO	70	standard electric	78 ft	30
MVA	89	standard electric	60 ft	50
MVA	90	standard electric	61 ft	50
MVA	G-2 & SHELTER	group standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
MVA	G-3	group standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
MVA	SHEL	management	20 ft	—
NLOO	17	standard electric	26 ft	30
NLOO	18	standard electric	85 ft	30
NLOO	19	standard electric	25 ft	30
NLOO	20	standard electric	24 ft	30
NLOO	21	standard electric	25 ft	30
NLOO	22	standard electric	14 ft	30
NLOO	23	standard electric	34 ft	30
NLOO	24	standard electric	90 ft	30
NLOO	25	standard electric	26 ft	30
NLOO	26	standard electric	25 ft	30
NLOO	27	standard electric	34 ft	30
NLOO	28	standard electric	50 ft	30
NLOO	29	standard electric	20 ft	30
NLOO	30	standard electric	40 ft	30
NLOO	31	standard electric	26 ft	30
NLOO	32	standard electric	41 ft	50
NLOO	33	standard electric	30 ft	30
NLOO	34	standard electric	54 ft	30
NLOO	35	standard electric	62 ft	30
NLOO	36	standard electric	32 ft	30
NLOO	37	standard electric	24 ft	30
NLOO	38	standard electric	60 ft	30
NLOO	39	standard electric	22 ft	30
NLOO	40	standard electric	25 ft	30
NLOO	41	standard electric	60 ft	30
S1-8	01	standard nonelectric	38 ft	—

SHOWING 60 OF 85 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

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

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