Cottonwood Point, near Marion, Kansas, is a fantastic spot for those looking to enjoy lakeside camping with a touch of nature. The campground offers spacious, shaded sites that are perfect for both RVs and tents, making it a versatile choice for different camping styles.

Visitors rave about the stunning lake views and the easy access to water activities like fishing, kayaking, and swimming. The facilities are well-kept, with clean restrooms and flush toilets, ensuring a comfortable stay. One camper noted, “The campground is gorgeous and you get a great lake view and access.”

For those who enjoy a bit of adventure, there are plenty of hiking trails nearby, and the sunsets here are simply breathtaking. The campground also features picnic tables, fire rings, and a market for essentials, so you can easily settle in and enjoy your time outdoors. As one reviewer put it, “Cottonwood Point is shady, spacious, and quiet,” making it an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle.

Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Cottonwood Point has everything you need for a memorable camping experience. Just remember to bring your gear and get ready to unwind by the water!

## Overview

 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. 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.

Cottonwood Point

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Marion

The Best Camping Near Marion, Kansas

**plenty of campsites of all kinds. Tent sites,electric only,water and electric and full hookups. Boat launches close to most sites. No marina on the lake but just 5 miles to 2 towns with services. Lots of shade. Restrooms/ showers are clean.**

Shady lakeside camping

Cottonwood point is one of the Rv campgrounds at Marion reservoir near Marion Kansas. There is a guard shack at the entrance along with a camp host. The sites are shady,spacious, and quiet. The outer sides are overlooking the water. Each site is electric 30/20, and has a covered picnic table, a grill,a cleaning station, and fire ring. There are water spigots scattered around. We were at site 76 and there was one next to us. 
There are huge group areas with large covered picnic shelter and 9 electric hookups if needed. 
There is a nice swimming area that has life jackets hanging in case you forgot yours, showers,a playground, boat docks, day use areas, and basketball courts.  Also great fishing,kayaking, and hiking. 
There is a store with bait,wood,and things that you may need. 


Shady,Spacious,and quiet

This is a COE campground. Check in with the gate house if you don’t have a reservation. They will have you drive around to pick your site. Many sites are on the banks of the reservoir. Once you pick your site and drop your trailer or gear go back  gate  house to give them site number and pay. Toilets are flush and clean. Nothing fancy. You may stay up to 14 days and depending on your park pass site could be as low as $9.00. Sunsets are amazing and site is very quiet. Very good Verizon signal some data and tv reception. Stayed for three days.  Warning on the shower. Just shower curtains. No locks. Push button turns the water on and it will run for a number of seconds then shut off. Starts off cold and becomes VERY hot. Can’t regulate. Plenty of hooks to hang clothes etc. 

Secluded 

The campground is gorgeous and you get a great lake view and access. There are full bathrooms and spacious lots.

Beautiful 

The site is nice once you get backed in but it’s very difficult to back into, almost impossible at night. The cross slope requires 3 or 4 of those plastic spacers.  It has a common drive with the adjacent site




Site 31 Cottonwood Point near Hillsboro, Ks

I love this campground.  Super clean, well maintained, large lots and no parking lot feel. Large old trees. This lot has a little pier great for fishing.

Marion Lake Cottonwood

These have to be the best camping spots in kansas very close to the water. Very clean and most spots have plenty of room

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