Overlook Facilities

About Overlook (KS)

Overlook Park is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas. The lake boasts three campgrounds, three equestrian trails and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy. Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.

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2026 (Current year)

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

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  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Reviews (2)

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Tammy H

June 6, 2022

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Although there were electrical outlets, none worked. Park personnel said it had been years since they had. Said we should have seen it on the reservation. We didn't and neither did the group in the next shelter. There was no trash receptacle. Very disappointing, expected much better of Big Hill.

Tammy H

June 6, 2022

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Although there were electrical outlets, none worked. Park personnel said it had been years since they had. Said we should have seen it on the reservation. We didn't and neither did the group in the next shelter. There was no trash receptacle. Very disappointing, expected much better of Big Hill.

Location & Directions for Overlook (KS)

19065 Cherryvale Pkwy, Cherryvale, KS 67335-0426 United States

Elevation: 260 ft

Getting There

Take U.S. Highway 169 to Cherryvale, Kansas, and turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right at the end of Main Street onto Olive Street. Go 1/2 a block and turn left onto County Route 5000. Proceed 4.5 mi to Big Hill Lake...

Nearest town

Cherryvale, KS - 6.7 mi

About 15 min to downtown

Highway access

Access to Overlook Park is primarily via U.S. Highway 169, which is the main route to Cherryvale, Kansas.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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