Hillsboro Cove

Marion Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKansas⭐ 4.1 (188)

🟢 23 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 53 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

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

📈 CampSage caught 8 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Hillsboro Cove in Kansas has 23 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 →👥 3 in a row, HCOV #027–HCOV #029 next to each othersites #027, #028, #029, #032, #034, #036, #037

Tue Oct 6 – Thu Oct 82 nightsbook these dates →sites #035

Thu Oct 8 – Sun Oct 113 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #010

Thu Oct 8 – Sat Oct 102 nightsbook these dates →opened 13h ago👥 6 in a row, HCOV #044–HCOV #049 next to each othersites #014, #015, #016, #017, #022, #023, #044, #045, #046, #047, #048, #049

Fri Oct 9 – Mon Oct 123 nights👥 group🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 8 in a row, HCOV #036–HCOV #043 next to each othersites 👥 #GS1, #003, #004, #005, #006, #009, #010, #027, #028, #029, #030, #032, #036, #037, #038, #039, #040, #041, #042, #043

Fri Oct 9 – Sun Oct 112 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 13h agosites #034

Sun Oct 11 – Wed Oct 143 nightsbook these dates →sites #025

Sun Oct 11 – Tue Oct 132 nightsbook these dates →sites #035

📷 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 #027 — Site 27 view 1. — **Site HCOV #027** · Site 27 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #027 — Site 27 view 2. — **Site HCOV #027** · Site 27 view 2.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #028 — Old photo of site 28 — **Site HCOV #028** · Old photo of site 28USACE Park Ranger

Campsite HCOV #028 — Site 28 view 1. — **Site HCOV #028** · Site 28 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #029 — Site 29 view 1. — **Site HCOV #029** · Site 29 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #029 — Site 29 view 2. — **Site HCOV #029** · Site 29 view 2.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #032 — Site 32 view 1. — **Site HCOV #032** · Site 32 view 1.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #032 — Old Photo of site 32 — **Site HCOV #032** · Old Photo of site 32USACE Park Ranger

Campsite HCOV #034 — Old photo of site 34 — **Site HCOV #034** · Old photo of site 34USACE Park Ranger

Campsite HCOV #034 — Site 34 view 2. — **Site HCOV #034** · Site 34 view 2.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #036 — Site 36 view 2. — **Site HCOV #036** · Site 36 view 2.USACE Volunteer

Campsite HCOV #036 — Old Photo of site 36 — **Site HCOV #036** · Old Photo of site 36USACE 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 15 openings at Hillsboro Cove over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 3–20 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 Standard ElectricStandard Electric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 swimming🎒 wildlife viewing

Ratings

4.1★★★★☆186 ratings

5★99

4★45

3★18

2★14

1★10

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-Mobile3.2/4

AT&T3.2/4

💡 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.

How often do campsites open up at Hillsboro Cove?

CampSage's scans caught 15 openings at Hillsboro Cove over the last 30 days, on 15 separate days, most of them for stays 3–20 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 Hillsboro Cove a good campground?

Hillsboro Cove holds an average rating of 4.1/5 from 188 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Hillsboro Cove?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Hillsboro Cove, Verizon rates highest at 3.3 out of 5 from 103 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

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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