Accessible via paved roads, COE Big Hill Lake Cherryvale Recreation Area operates seasonally from late March through early November under U.S. Army Corps of Engineers management. The campground provides full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections for RVs, along with a dump station for added convenience. Sites include picnic tables and allow campfires, with drinking water available throughout the facility.
Reservations can be made in advance, and pets are welcome on leash. The campground sits near several other Corps-managed areas around Big Hill Lake, including Mound Valley just over a mile southeast. Standard daily fees apply with rates varying by site type and season.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsCOE Big Hill Lake Cherryvale Recreation Area is located in Kansas near Big Hill Lake
Directions
From Highway 169 in Cherryvale, Kansas, turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right onto Olive Street. After half a block turn left onto County Route 5000. Continue 4.5 miles to the lake and follow signs to the park.
Coordinates
37.28074422 N
95.47368318 W
Connectivity
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AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 5/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- RV Sites
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 1 hr 14 min from Joplin, MO
- 1 hr 33 min from Tulsa, OK
- 1 hr 57 min from Wichita, KS
- 2 hrs 27 min from Fayetteville, AR
