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Big Hill Lake

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5Linked campgrounds
230Supported overnight records
128Sites with multi-field evidence
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Welcome to Kansas' "Little Ozarks"! Located 5 miles east of Cherryvale, Kansas. Five beautiful park areas are offered by the Corps of Engineers for camping, picnicking, and other outdoor activities. Facilities available at these areas include designated campsites both with and without electricity, group picnic and camping areas, potable water, sanitary facilities, boat launching ramps, a playground, ballfield and a swimming beach with a change house. Camping fees are collected at three of the park areas and a day use fee is collected for the beach and boat ramps. More detailed information regarding the fee program can be obtained at the project office. Other features of the lake include the Big Hill Lake Horse Trail. This trail is 17 miles long and provides a variety of terrain for all ages to enjoy. It also offers tethering areas and three parking area which are equipped with limited facilities and may be used for overnight camping by trail riders. Due to stocking, fish shelters and leaving large areas of timber and other vegetation standing, Big Hill has developed into one of the most productive and popular fishing spots in the area. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. With Big Hill being one of the clearest lakes in Kansas, our alcohol-free sand-covered beach has become a popular spot for cooling off from the summer heat.

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Different campground sizes

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25 or fewer sites
2
26–100 sites
3
Over 100 sites
0

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Equipment
129
Length evidence
128
Party limits
128
Vehicle limits
128
Electrical service
98
Shade
128
Driveway details
128

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Operator directions
From Independence, 7 miles east on US 160, 4 miles north on KS 169, 5 miles east on county road.

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160 Horse Camp

51 supported campsite records

0 sites with multi-field evidenceState not established

Cherryvale Horse Camp

51 supported campsite records

0 sites with multi-field evidenceKansas · published-coordinate region

Cherryvale Park

24 supported campsite records

24 sites with multi-field evidenceKansas · published-coordinate region

Mound Valley

84 supported campsite records

84 sites with multi-field evidenceKansas · published-coordinate region

Timber Hill Park

20 supported campsite records

20 sites with multi-field evidence
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