Fishing access draws most visitors to French Creek Cove, a Corps of Engineers-managed site within Marion Reservoir where the boat launch is steep and suited to smaller vessels. The dirt road in is rough and dusty, so shorter RV trailers handle it better, though sites accommodate rigs up to 55 feet with 30-amp electric and water hookups. Sites have shade, fire rings, and covered picnic tables, and the nightly rate is $12. Reservations go through Recreation.gov. Campers wanting a different layout can look at Cottonwood Point or browse dog-friendly campgrounds near Marion Reservoir for additional pet-friendly options in the area.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsFrench Creek Cove is located in Kansas near Marion
Coordinates
38.382314 N
97.150793 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
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
Drive Time
- 55 min from Wichita, KS
- 1 hr 7 min from Manhattan, KS
- 1 hr 29 min from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr 47 min from Lawrence, KS







