Hillsboro Cove

Marion Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKansas⭐ 4.1 (186)

🟢 24 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 53 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 3h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Hillsboro Cove in Kansas has 24 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. 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

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 7 in a row, HCOV #037–HCOV #043 next to each othersites 👥 #GS1, #003, #004, #005, #006, #009, #016, #022, #027, #028, #029, #030, #032, #034, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043, #048

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, HCOV #044–HCOV #047 next to each othersites #008, #012, #014, #015, #017, #019, #023, #025, #033, #036, #044, #045, #046, #047, #049, #050, #051

Sun Sep 20 – Tue Sep 222 nightsbook these dates →sites #035, #052

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, HCOV #032–HCOV #043 next to each othersites 👥 #GS1, #003, #004, #005, #006, #008, #009, #010, #025, #027, #028, #029, #030, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043

Mon Sep 21 – Thu Sep 243 nightsbook these dates →sites #024

Tue Sep 22 – Thu Sep 242 nightsbook these dates →sites #013

Wed Sep 23 – Sat Sep 263 nightsbook these dates →sites #010, #035

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →sites #024

📷 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 HCOV #GS1 — Fire pit in Hillsboro Cove — **Site HCOV #GS1** · Fire pit in Hillsboro CoveUSACE Park Ranger

Campsite HCOV #GS1 — Entrance one into Hillsboro Cove group site. — **Site HCOV #GS1** · Entrance one into Hillsboro Cove group site.USACE Park Ranger

Campsite HCOV #003 — Old Site 3 picture — **Site HCOV #003** · Old Site 3 pictureUSACE Ranger

Campsite HCOV #003 — Site 3 view 1. — **Site HCOV #003** · Site 3 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #004 — Old Picture of Site 4 — **Site HCOV #004** · Old Picture of Site 4USACE Ranger

Campsite HCOV #004 — Site 4 view 1. — **Site HCOV #004** · Site 4 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #005 — Site 5 view 1. — **Site HCOV #005** · Site 5 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #005 — Old photo of site 5 — **Site HCOV #005** · Old photo of site 5USACE Ranger

Campsite HCOV #006 — Site 6 view 1. — **Site HCOV #006** · Site 6 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #006 — Site 6 view 2. — **Site HCOV #006** · Site 6 view 2.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #009 — Old Photo of site 9 — **Site HCOV #009** · Old Photo of site 9USACE Park Ranger

Campsite HCOV #009 — Site 9 view 1. — **Site HCOV #009** · Site 9 view 1.USACE Volunteer

🔭 Planning further ahead?

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

🏕️ About this campground

Group Standard ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆186 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Hillsboro Cove FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Hillsboro Cove?

Hillsboro Cove 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 Hillsboro Cove when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Hillsboro Cove 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.

Is Hillsboro Cove a good campground?

Hillsboro Cove holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 186 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Hillsboro Cove located?

Hillsboro Cove 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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