Cottonwood Point

Marion Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKansas⭐ 4.1 (636)

🟢 35 open windows as of Oct 6 — soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9

Availability checked 13h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 171 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 2d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 6 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Cottonwood Point in Kansas has 35 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Oct 6–Fri Oct 9. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Tue Oct 6 – Fri Oct 93 nightsbook these dates →sites LOOP I #159

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites CPOI #032

Wed Oct 7 – Sat Oct 103 nightsbook these dates →sites CPOI #066

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, CPOI #011–CPOI #022 next to each othersites 👥 CPOI #GS2, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #047, #088, #094, LOOP I #149, #158

Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h ago👥 6 in a row, CPOI #073–CPOI #078 next to each othersites CPOI #068, #069, #070, #071, #073, #074, #075, #076, #077, #078

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, CPOI #011–CPOI #022 next to each othersites 👥 CPOI #117, #GS2, #005, #007, #008, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #024, #026, #027, #028, #047, #060, #062, #063, #064, #066, #088, #094, LOOP H #132, #136, #140, #142, #144, LOOP I #146, #147, #148, #149, #150, #152, #153, #156, #158, #159, #160, #161, #162, #164, #165

Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites CPOI #006

Sat Oct 10 – Tue Oct 133 nightsbook these dates →👥 CPOI #036 & CPOI #037 next to each othersites CPOI #025, #036, #037, LOOP I #151

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite LOOP I #159 — Site 159 Amenities. — **Site LOOP I #159** · Site 159 Amenities.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite LOOP I #159 — Site 159 view 1. — **Site LOOP I #159** · Site 159 view 1.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #032 — Site 32 view 2. — **Site CPOI #032** · Site 32 view 2.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #032 — Site 32 view 1. — **Site CPOI #032** · Site 32 view 1.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #066 — Site 66 view 1. — **Site CPOI #066** · Site 66 view 1.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #066 — Site 66 view 2. — **Site CPOI #066** · Site 66 view 2.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #GS2 — Group Shelter 2 Amenities. — **Site CPOI #GS2** · Group Shelter 2 Amenities.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #GS2 — View 2 of Group Shelter 2 — **Site CPOI #GS2** · View 2 of Group Shelter 2USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #011 — Site 11 Amenities. — **Site CPOI #011** · Site 11 Amenities.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #011 — Old Photo of site 11 — **Site CPOI #011** · Old Photo of site 11USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #012 — Site 12 Amenities. — **Site CPOI #012** · Site 12 Amenities.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite CPOI #012 — Site 12 view 2. — **Site CPOI #012** · Site 12 view 2.USACE Park Ranger

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about April 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Cottonwood Point over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 1–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Group Picnic AreaGroup Standard ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆628 ratings

5★282

4★196

3★88

2★41

1★21

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

Verizon3.3/4

T-Mobile3.1/4

AT&T2.9/4

Sprint retired2.6/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Cottonwood Point FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Cottonwood Point?

Cottonwood Point in Kansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Cottonwood Point when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Cottonwood Point often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Cottonwood Point?

CampSage's scans caught 11 openings at Cottonwood Point over the last 30 days, on 11 separate days, most of them for stays 1–27 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Cottonwood Point a good campground?

Cottonwood Point holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 636 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Cottonwood Point?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Cottonwood Point, Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 342 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Cottonwood Point located?

Cottonwood Point is located in Council Grove Lake, Kansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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