About Cottonwood Point
Number of accommodations: 166
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Showers
Playground
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- Potable Water
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- Playground
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Reviews (540)
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Point offers a generally positive camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campsites, and beautiful lake views. Many visitors appreciate the spaciousness and amenities of the sites, along with the peaceful atmosphere. However, some reviews noted issues with restroom availability, maintenance concerns, and weather-related inconveniences, suggesting room for improvement, particularly in facility upkeep.
What Guests Are Saying
Cottonwood Point offers a generally positive camping experience with clean facilities, well-maintained campsites, and beautiful lake views. Many visitors appreciate the spaciousness and amenities of the sites, along with the peaceful atmosphere. However, some reviews noted issues with restroom availability, maintenance concerns, and weather-related inconveniences, suggesting room for improvement, particularly in facility upkeep.
Review Summary
Marcia H
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: CPOI
This camping area was better before they went to a host-less campground. Litter, unmowed areas, no notice of blue-green algae dangers, and no security. This lake is going downhill fast.
Craig B
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: CPOI
Very disappointed
Russell P
VerifiedJuly 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: CPOI
The water was beautiful and kayaking was very enjoyable. Love the space between the campsites. It was very peaceful week.
Harold W
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: CPOI
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Kate C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: CPOI
We have been coming to Cottonwood Point for at least 12 years. This year has been a VERY off year. The vibes have really changed there since they don't have a camp host anymore. Finally have the major floods a couple years ago sites 79-93 are somewhat camp-able. Last weekend 49-58 were flooded and they shut that entire side down so we couldn't access the boat dock. This boat dock is the nicest boat dock around. We had to use a couple others that were quite dangerous and put our boat in jeopardy. I have no idea why they couldn't just close the campsite (clearly under water) but allow people to access the docks. The other MAJOR pain is Marion Reservoir always has issues with Blue Green Algae. I think we'll take a break for awhile. :(
Darin E
VerifiedJuly 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 123, Loop: CPOI
This lake needs some serious attention. The campgrounds are not as well kept as they use to be. The shore line is littered with brush and dead fall making it hard to have a spot to fish. The mowing contractor isn't doing a good job. There has been a couple of weekends when the sites have not been mowed, no weed eating is being done to around the shelters or fire rings. Also we don't understand how the Corp of engineers or the EPA can allow a feed lot to pollute the lake by pouring in cattle waste to the lake every time it rains, you can smell it in the water.
Marj S
VerifiedJune 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: CPOI
taylor w
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 107, Loop: CPOI
Had some flooding so reservations got canceled day before luckly they had other spots had a blast everyone was nice
stacy v
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: CPOI
Very clean and well maintained
Rhonda W
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 084, Loop: CPOI
This was our first trip to Marion Reservoir, so we were not sure what to expect. When we arrived we were pleasantly surprised at how large and spacious the campsites themselves were. We really liked the covered picnic tables at all the sites, and how close we were to the water. Our only downfall was that the lake had a hazardous blue green algae bloom so the camp gates had to be closed for safety to the public. Another thing the shower house was very nice but the parking lots need some attending to. Overall we loved our stay and want to come back when the algae is either gone or back to a warning level. Our Ranger for the park was SUPER helpful and very nice!!
Location Cottonwood Point
Address:
2105 N. Pawnee
Marion, KS, 66861
United States
From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about 4 miles. Turn north on Old Mill Road and continue almost three miles, then follow signs to the campground.
Cottonwood Point is accessible via Highway 56, which is approximately 4 miles from Marion, Kansas.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.3889 / -97.0889
Elevation: 416 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
