Hillsboro Cove

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Not publishedStatus

ReservableAccess

53Sites

70 ftMax rig

The place

Hillsboro Cove is a quiet little campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between the towns of Marion and Hillsboro. It's known for water front camping sites and a readily accessible boat ramp for fishermen. Recreation Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting. Anglers will find an abundance of Channel Catfish, Walleye, White Bass, Wipers, White Crappie and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake. Facilities The campground offers 51 individual sites and one group camping area with a large shelter. The group camping area holds up to 80 people. Keep reading

The individual sites have tables, grills, sun shelters, electric hookups, and a boat ramp. Natural Features Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by 6,000 acres of public lands. The surrounding expanse of forest provides visitors with endless recreational activities, set against the backdrop of the sparkling lake. Nearby Attractions The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion offer additional tourist attractions. Both cities have a nationally recognized Art and Crafts show, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 53

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
HCOV	001	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	002	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	003	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	004	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	005	standard electric	40 ft	30
HCOV	006	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	007	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	008	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	009	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	010	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	011	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	012	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	013	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	014	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	015	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	016	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	017	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	018	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	019	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	021	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	022	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	023	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	024	standard electric	50 ft	50
HCOV	025	standard electric	50 ft	50
HCOV	026	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	027	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	028	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	029	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	030	standard electric	30 ft	30
HCOV	031	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCOV	032	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	033	standard electric	35 ft	50
HCOV	034	standard electric	40 ft	30
HCOV	035	standard electric	40 ft	50
HCOV	036	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	037	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	038	standard electric	40 ft	30
HCOV	039	standard electric	30 ft	30
HCOV	040	standard electric	45 ft	30
HCOV	041	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	042	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	043	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	044	standard electric	35 ft	30
HCOV	045	standard electric	45 ft	30
HCOV	046	standard electric	45 ft	30
HCOV	047	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	048	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	049	standard electric	50 ft	30
HCOV	050	standard electric	45 ft	30
HCOV	051	standard electric	45 ft	30
HCOV	052	standard electric	45 ft	50
HCOV	GA1	standard electric	70 ft	50
HCOV	GS1	group standard electric	—	30

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

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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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in KS-02. This member’s public-lands record →

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