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About Hillsboro Cove

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.

Available sites

52 total sites

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Campground Amenities

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RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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52 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 011, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 012, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 013, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 014, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 015, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 016, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 017, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 018, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 021, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 022, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 027, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 028, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 029, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 030, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 031, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 032, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 033, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 034, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 035, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 036, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 037, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 038, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 039, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 040, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 041, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 042, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 043, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 044, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 045, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 046, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 047, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 048, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 049, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 050, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 051, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 052, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 GS1, Loop: HCOV RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel

Reviews

188 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Hillsboro Cove is a well-maintained campground with spacious, clean sites, many of which offer beautiful waterfront views. Visitors appreciate the proximity to the beach area and the availability of amenities like clean restrooms and picnic tables. However, there are some concerns regarding maintenance, including issues with power, hot water in showers, and the condition of the entry road, which detracts from the overall experience for some guests.

Based on guest feedback

4.1

Overall rating

Based on 188 reviews

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5 stars 53.2% (100)
4 stars 23.9% (45)
3 stars 9.6% (18)
2 stars 7.4% (14)
1 star 5.9% (11)

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Brian F

Verified

October 1, 2026 Stayed at: 035, Loop: HCOV

Very nice gated campground on the lake. We'd stay there again.

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Richard W

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September 28, 2026 Stayed at: 045, Loop: HCOV

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Angela Z

Verified

September 15, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: HCOV

It was a good spot! This was our second time at this spot. It’s near the trash that I could smell sometimes. It’s right on the water. It has some shade from a tree and from the RV in the afternoon.

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joshua m

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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 044, Loop: HCOV

My sons and I really enjoyed our time here. Within walking/ swimming distance to the beach area. Not far from the shower house. Having the shoreline right by our spot was nice on a hot summer day to cool off. I would rated this 5 stars but I picked our spot based on the photos/map available to have a shady spot with grass, but we were one of the few spots right in the sun for most of the day and evening and not much grass near the power hook-up. It was a 100+ day when we were there and tent camping and our power was not connected during our stay. I brought a portable power pack and hoped it would last through the night for our fans to keep cool, but did not. I did however find some better spots for the next time that we stay here.

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Roberta M

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August 15, 2026 Stayed at: 018, Loop: HCOV

The park was very well maintained, ( entry road is in need of attention). overall I recommend this camp ground to everybody.

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Crystal S

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July 25, 2026 Stayed at: 019, Loop: HCOV

Clean with the exception of a few beer cans. A little highway noise but crickets and locusts muffled that sound. Firewood close by for purchase but we ended up having some at our campsite. There were algae bloom warnings which I found online and not posted anywhere.

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Mark S

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: HCOV

We loved it. Was really cheap, and probably our favorite reservation of our 2 week roadtrip.

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Kirk W

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July 23, 2026 Stayed at: 017, Loop: HCOV

Need to mow and spray for chiggers. Also up keep on electrical and road way entrance. 20 years ago it was a very nice place because they did lite up keep on it just sad to see it this way.

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Tyrell P

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July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: HCOV

Spacious sites, shade, level. Nice hot shower. Great view of lake.

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Carol C

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July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: HCOV

We've been visiting the Cove for several years and it's our favorite place for a quiet get away. Several areas are not as well kept as they had been in the past. I'm guessing that it's due to funding cuts. Overall, it's still beautiful and peaceful, and the many waterfront sites are well maintained. We also appreciate the spaciousness of each site. We will definitely be back!

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Location & Directions for Hillsboro Cove

2105 N. Pawnee, Marion, KS 66861-9740 United States

Elevation: 414 ft

Nearest town

Marion, KS - 7.1 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Policies & Rules

General

  • One RV and two tents or three tents per site
  • Off-road vehicles not permitted
  • First-come, first-served sites are available
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Last updated: October 23, 2026

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Elevation: 1,309 ft

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