Cottonwood Point Campground is located on Marion Reservoir just north of U.S. Highway 56 between the communities of Marion and Hillsboro. Thousands of visitors annually come to enjoy the scenic beauty of Cottonwood Point with its easy shoreline access to the water and the abundance of shade around the campsites. Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting. A special treat for wildlife observers is the Willow Walk Nature Trail. While staying in the campground, you may see white-tailed deer, pelicans, raccoons, and various other waterfowl. Anglers have bright opportunities as channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers are the most popular catches of the day. The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion also offer many opportunities for visitors to the area. Marion holds an annual two day festival in June to celebrate the history of Marion. Hillsboro and Marion have a nationally recognized Art and Crafts show every third Saturday in September. There are many other shopping and dining choices in the surrounding towns as well as a welcoming small town feel. The campground offers 94 individual sites, two group camping and two group day use shelters. These campsites include tables, grills, sun shelters, and electrical hookups. Many amenities are available to campers such as showers, RV dump stations, playgrounds, and beaches. MORE INFORMATION: Information is available at the park website at www.swt.usace.army.mil/recreat/OPSField.CFM?tblOPSField__LakeName=Marion%20Reservoir . The Group and Picnic Shelters are available for reservations by calling the Marion Reservoir Project Office (620) 382-2101. The park mailing address is Marion Reservoir, 2105 N. Pawnee, Marion, KS 66861.
