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French Creek Cove

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French Creek is to remain closed for the time being while we continue to work on flood damage to the campground.

French Creek Cove near Hillsboro, KS, is situated by the Marion Reservoir, offering a landscape of open fields and water views. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Visitors can explore the nearby Marion Reservoir for fishing and boating or visit the Marion County Park and Lake for additional outdoor activities.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Marion Reservoir

Overview

French Creek Cove Campground offers a secluded quiet campground that is located on the Southwest side of Marion Reservoir.

Recreation

Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting. 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

This campground has 20 campsites with electric, 18 camping sites include a canopy shelter (Sites 13-14 do not include canopy shelters), with 6 community water hydrants, all sites include fire rings and a grill, a boat ramp with a loading dock is located on the northwest portion of the campground, a playground, and two vault restrooms.

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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Location

French Creek Cove is located in Kansas

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Coordinates

38.382314 N
97.150793 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Boat-In
    Sites accessible by watercraft.

Stay Connected

  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
    Good
  • AT&T
    Unknown
  • T-Mobile
    Unknown

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Tent Cabin

Features

For Campers

  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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Reservations

Drive Time

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3 Reviews

papa T.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Jun. 14, 2025

Awsome out of the way spot

Very nice spots, it is a cove off of the main lake nestled way back of the main, very dusty dirt road getting here but very nice spots. I go back every year.

Month of VisitJune
Linda C.The Dyrt PRO User
Reviewed Apr. 29, 2025

Beautiful - WiFi is my Starlink

Great place to camp. Well worth $12 per night. Shady sites, fire rings, covered picnic tables. We didn’t fish so can’t speak to that. Easy to reserve on Reservation.gov. We will be back.

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Month of VisitApril
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Reviewed Jan. 19, 2023

Separated RV stalls with covered concrete padio

One of the nicer lakes I’ve been to, and cheap, the road is a little rough, but it’s a neat place. Boat dock is very steep, small boats only. Pay online is very easy. Shorter RV trailers are preferred. 30 amp service.

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Month of VisitJanuary
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Frequently Asked Questions

Does French Creek Cove have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, French Creek Cove has 30 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at French Creek Cove?

French Creek Cove allows vehicles up to 55 feet.

Are fires allowed at French Creek Cove?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at French Creek Cove, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does French Creek Cove have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, French Creek Cove does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at French Creek Cove?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is good, AT&T is unknown, and T-Mobile is unknown.

How hard is it to get a campsite at French Creek Cove?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at French Creek Cove. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at French Creek Cove, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at French Creek Cove?

There are 20 campsites at French Creek Cove and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

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