Cherryvale Horse Camp
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Cherryvale Horse Camp is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas. The lake boasts 3 campgrounds, three equestrian trails, two of which offer camping, and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy. Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound. Recreation Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way. Keep reading
Big Hill Lake is known as a trophy lake for fishing. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments. Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel. Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic. Facilities Cherryvale Horse Camp offers vault toilets and horse corrals. Natural Features The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside that is referred to as the Little Ozarks. With thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals. cherryvale Horse Camp offers a relaxing atmosphere with plenty of trees for shade, and the lake is only a short walk away from the campsites.
The sites · 52
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherryvale Horse Camp | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 1 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 10 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 11 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 12 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 13 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 14 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 15 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 16 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 17 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 18 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 19 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 2 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 20 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 21 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 22 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 23 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 24 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 25 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 26 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 27 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 28 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 29 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 3 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 30 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 31 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 32 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 33 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 34 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 35 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 36 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 37 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 38 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 39 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 4 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 40 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 41 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 42 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 43 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 44 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 45 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 46 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 47 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 48 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 49 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 5 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 50 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 6 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 7 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 8 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Camp 9 | equestrian nonelectric | — | — | ||
| Cherryvale Horse Group Shelter | group shelter nonelectric | — | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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