Brian F
VerifiedOctober 1, 2026 Stayed at: 035, Loop: HCOV
Very nice gated campground on the lake. We'd stay there again.
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188 reviews
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.
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October 1, 2026 Stayed at: 035, Loop: HCOV
Very nice gated campground on the lake. We'd stay there again.
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September 28, 2026 Stayed at: 045, Loop: HCOV
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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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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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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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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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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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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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July 22, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: HCOV
Spacious sites, shade, level. Nice hot shower. Great view of lake.
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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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2105 N. Pawnee, Marion, KS 66861-9740 United States
Elevation: 414 ft
Last updated: October 23, 2026