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    19065 cherryvale pkwy
    Cherryvale, KS 67335-0426
    Phone: (620) 336-2741

See the Big Hill Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.

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

Lake History

Factoid: 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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Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

6 Recreation areas at Big Hill Lake

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 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Cherryvale Park  Link ro reservation at rec.gov   $   X     P GS X   Q W
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Down Stream Point  Link ro reservation at rec.gov   $             GS      
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Hwy 160 Horse Trail           GS     Q M
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Mound Valley  Link ro reservation at rec.gov   $   X       X Q H
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Overlook  Link ro reservation at rec.gov   $             A GS X    
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area Timber Hill Park  Link ro reservation at rec.gov   $               Q M
 Indicates Corps Managed Rec Area   Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected
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XExists at lake
Camping
EElectric Campsites
NNon-electric Campsites
PPrimitive Campsites
GGroup Camping
DDump Station
Fishing
CFish Cleaning Stations
DFishing Docks
PFishing Piers
Picnic
APicnic Area
GGroup Picnic
GSGroup Picnic Shelter
Swimming
BEBeach
PSwimming Pool
Trails
BBike Trails
QEquestrian Trails
HHiking Trails
IHiking Trails - Interpretive
ROff Road Vehicle Trails
FFitness Trails
WWater Trails
SSnow Mobile Trails
CCCross Country Skiing Trails
MMultipurpose Trails


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