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COTTONWOOD POINT old 2
Boat launch with slips
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Cottonwood Expansion 2

Featured amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground

About Cottonwood Point

Cottonwood Point is a spacious and shady campground located on the shores of Marion Reservoir. This Kansas getaway draws in thousands of visitors annually to enjoy the pristine lake shoreline and surrounding canopy of forest.

Available sites

166 total sites

Activities & Attractions

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Boating

Boating

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Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground Playground
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

166 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 002, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 55 ft long
🚐 003, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 023, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 033, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 034, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 035, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 037, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 041, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 042, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 043, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 044, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 045, Loop: CPOI Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 046, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 047, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 048, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 049, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 050, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 051, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 052, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 053, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 054, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 055, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 056, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 057, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 058, Loop: CPOI Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 059, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 060, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 061, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 062, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 063, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 064, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 065, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 066, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 067, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 068, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 069, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 070, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 071, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 072, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 073, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 074, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 075, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 076, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 077, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 078, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 079, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 080, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 081, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 082, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 083, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 084, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 085, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 086, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 087, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 088, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 089, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 090, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 091, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 092, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 093, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 094, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 095, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 096, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 097, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 098, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 099, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 100, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 101, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 102, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 103, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 104, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 105, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 106, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 107, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 108, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 109, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 110, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 111, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 112, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 113, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 114, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 115, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 116, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 117, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 118, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 119, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 120, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 121, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 122, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 123, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 124, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 125, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 126, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 127, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 128, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 129, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 130, Loop: CPOI RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 131, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 132, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 133, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 134, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 135, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 136, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 137, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 138, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 139, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 140, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 141, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 142, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 143, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 144, Loop: LOOP H RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 145, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 146, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 147, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 148, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 149, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 150, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 151, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 152, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 153, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 154, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 155, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 156, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 157, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 158, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 159, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 160, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 161, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 162, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 163, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 164, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 165, Loop: LOOP I RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ GS1, Loop: CPOI Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly
⛺ GS2, Loop: CPOI Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly

Reviews

644 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Cottonwood Point is praised for its beautiful, clean campsites and scenic views by the lake, making it a great spot for water sports and relaxation. Many visitors appreciate the spacious sites, well-maintained facilities, and friendly atmosphere, with some returning frequently for the calming experience. However, concerns about infrequent mowing, maintenance issues, and limited restroom access have been noted, suggesting areas for improvement.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

Based on 644 reviews

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5 stars 44.4% (286)
4 stars 31.8% (205)
3 stars 14.1% (91)
2 stars 6.4% (41)
1 star 3.3% (21)

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John L

Verified

July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 062, Loop: CPOI

We’ve camped here for over 20 years and we’ve seen a serious decline in how the area has been taken care of.
1. Campsites with no sewer hook-ups has no open bathrooms available yet sites with sewer hook-ups have bathrooms open. It has been this way for atleast 3 years.
2. We now have to bring our own mower since the camp sites are only mowed every 3-4 weeks.
3. Because the open areas are no longer mowed, the overall look is horrible. Especially around the group shelters. We no longer rent them because there’s no place for our group to enjoy outdoor activities.
4. Why have camp host been removed? They were a key reason the park looked so nice and now it looks and feels like we’re trying to camp in a farmer’s field.

Overall, we’re extremely disappointed in how the park has declined. We rarely see rangers unless they’re trying to repair minor issues. Is this because the park management is doing a poor job or has no interest in retaining the long history of this park and how nice it used to be.

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Kevin S

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July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 087, Loop: CPOI

Bathhouse was locked up across from camp site#87 Playground needs to be updated Camp site was nice

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Ryan H

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July 5, 2026 Stayed at: 101, Loop: CPOI

Someone was in our spot that we reserved. They said they had it booked as well. Tried calling office 3 times, left voicemail 3 times and have emailed them twice… no response on any of them and it’s been over a week now.

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Lon L

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July 1, 2026 Stayed at: 107, Loop: CPOI

very nice place ,nice clean bathrooms.

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Todd S

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June 30, 2026 Stayed at: 040, Loop: CPOI

Can't wait to come back.
Picked out a couple of new spots.

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Judy S

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June 29, 2026 Stayed at: 090, Loop: CPOI

Enjoyed our lake side site. Quiet.

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Carol Jean S

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June 28, 2026 Stayed at: 117, Loop: CPOI

Everything was good. Showers were nice: they had heaters for cold days. It needs exit signs telling you how to get out.

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Rich R

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June 24, 2026 Stayed at: 150, Loop: LOOP I

Well maintain campground . No problems at all. We will be back.

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Laura A

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June 22, 2026 Stayed at: 034, Loop: CPOI

Many of the bathrooms/shower houses were closed. We had to drive each time we needed to use facilities.

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Tracey W

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June 18, 2026 Stayed at: 097, Loop: CPOI

Water meter was leaking. Was a swamp and had been leaking for a long time. Shower house shower still out of order after 3 years. Rarely mowed. Just very shabby than how it used to be kept pre covid. You have such a beautiful facility and its slowly falling apart because nothing is being taken care of.

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Location & Directions for Cottonwood Point

2105 N. Pawnee, Marion, KS 66861 United States

Elevation: 416 ft

Getting There

From Marion, Kansas, take Highway 56 for about 4 mi. Turn north on Old Mill Road and continue almost three miles, then follow signs to the campground.

Nearest town

Marion, KS - 7.4 mi

About 12 min to downtown

Highway access

Cottonwood Point is accessible via Highway 56, which is approximately 4 miles from Marion, Kansas.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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