Marion County Lake Campground operates year-round along the shoreline, offering both electric and non-electric sites with multiple access options including drive-in, walk-in, and boat-in camping. The county-managed facility accommodates RVs up to 40 feet with electric and water hookups, plus a dump station for extended stays.
Tent sites sit directly at the water's edge in more secluded spots, while developed areas include clean bathrooms, showers, and day-use zones with grills. Campers report good fishing and swimming conditions, with boat slips and a designated swimming area available. The campground shares the lake with a residential community and provides WiFi access. For additional overnight options, campsites near Marion expand choices in the area.
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Location
Public CampgroundMarion County Lake Campground is located in Kansas
Directions
Located 7 miles from Marion and 9 miles form Peabody. From Marion, KS - go East on Hwy 256 for 3 miles and turn right onto Upland St. Then go South for 3 miles until you reach Marion County Lake. Make another right on Lakeshore and go West until you reach the Marion County Lake Office.
Coordinates
38.31782985 N
96.9925774 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 57 min from Wichita, KS
- 1 hr 1 min from Manhattan, KS
- 1 hr 23 min from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr 41 min from Lawrence, KS







