Cottonwood Point
- Nearest town
- Eastshore, KS · 1.3 mi
- Elevation
- 1,365 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.38889, -97.08889
About this place
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.
Recreation
Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting.
Numerous hiking and biking trails snake through the forest around the lake, and the The Willow Walk Nature Trail is especially popular for wildlife enthusiasts. Campers are likely to spot white-tailed deer, pelicans, raccoons and various other waterfowl.
Anglers will find an abundance of channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake.
Facilities
The campground offers 164 individual sites, along with two group camping areas and two group day use picnic shelters. Campsites offer plenty of shade and include picnic areas with grills and tables. Electrical pedestals are either 50 or 30 amp. Every 50 amp pedestal has 50/30/20 outlets available. All 30 amp pedestals have 30/20 outlets available. The 20 amp outlets are typical residential 110 Volt wall outlets. Additionally you will find two boat ramps between sites 62 and 67.
Natural Features
Completed in 1968, Marion Reservoir encompasses 6,200 acres of water surrounded by 6,000 acres of public lands. The surrounding expanse of forest provides visitors with endless recreational activities, set against the backdrop of the sparkling lake.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby communities of Hillsboro and Marion offer additional tourist attractions. Both cities have a nationally recognized Art and Crafts show, as well as a variety of restaurants and shops.
Services
What you can do here
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Rates
What it costs
Peak season, April 1, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $10.00 |
| Group Picnic Area | $20.00 |
| Standard Electric | $23.00 |
| Group Standard Electric | $100.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 158
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 70
- Number of campsites
- 171
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (620) 382-2101
- Pull-through spaces
- 11
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
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Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.