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Camping at Marion Cove

Public campground · Marion · 17 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups, and RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

The reservoir and surrounding 6,000 acres of public land expand opportunities well beyond the campground: boating, water sports, fishing, hiking, picnicking, playgrounds and other day-use facilities are available elsewhere around Marion Reservoir. Anglers around Marion Cove can expect channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, and a boat ramp at the campground makes launching straightforward.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 3 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov
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At a glance

  • RV sites up to 45 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets
OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

0 available sites

Site 1
Tent · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night
Site 2
Tent · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night
Site 3
Tent · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night
Site 4
Tent · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night
Site 5
RV or tent · Up to 40 ft · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night
Site 6
RV or tent · Up to 45 ft · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night
Site 7
Tent · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night
Site 8
Tent · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
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$0/night

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Check availability

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

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Amenities & location

  • Boat Ramp
  • Pit Toilets
Check-in
6:00 PM
Checkout
4:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 17 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

2105 N. Pawnee
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Marion Cove: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Marion Cove?
Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Marion Cove have RV hookups?
17 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Marion Cove?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Marion Cove?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 45 ft (2 of 2 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 17 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 2 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 2 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): T-Mobile 3 (1 report), Verizon 2 (1 report)
Water
Listing Water at 15 sites
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $10/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 2105 N. Pawnee (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite · Shade
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (3 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“It was quiet when we camped in a tent. Took a bit to navigate the online map, but we finally figured it out. ”

Samuel M 4 · Nov 2024 · Recreation.gov

“Beautiful campground. This campground is very very nice has 15 30 and 50 amp plugs. Water on site Would be nice to see the camp host when there ”

Donald F 4 · Jul 2023 · Recreation.gov

“Camp site was one of the cleanest I have experienced. No broken glass or trash. Very well maintained. Only issue with a north wind you could hear an oil well pump that seemed loud even though the well was a good distance off.”

Gary F 4 · Feb 2023 · Recreation.gov
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Guides for this trip

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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights55 sites open for every night

Cottonwood Point

0.9 mi from Marion Cove (straight-line) 4.0 · 500 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights26 sites open for every night

Hillsboro Cove

1.8 mi from Marion Cove (straight-line) 4.0 · 132 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · Full-hookup RV sites
Sites from $16/night
$32 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Battlehill RV Park

23.5 mi from Marion Cove (straight-line)
Sites from $28/night
$56 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri Missouri area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person
    • Awareness Tour Missouri area · 45 min · from $35/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri Missouri area · 1 hr · from $13/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 17 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 45 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite, two a/c and 1.5 bath, perfect for families
2022 Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite, two a/c and 1.5 bath, perfect for families

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 8 · 50 mi from campground

$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!
20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 158 mi from campground

$80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2018 Coachmen Apex Family Getaway Bunkhouse Travel Trailer!
2018 Coachmen Apex Family Getaway Bunkhouse Travel Trailer!

Travel trailer · 34 ft · sleeps 8 · 158 mi from campground

$109/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Marion Cove

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
Night Ghost Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

Missouri area · 1.5 hr · from $20/person

Awareness Tour
Awareness Tour

Missouri area · 45 min · from $35/person

History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri
History Tour of Pythian Castle in Springfield Missouri

Missouri area · 1 hr · from $13/person

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Tour The Ozarks Private Springfield Brewery Tour
Tour The Ozarks Private Springfield Brewery Tour

Missouri area · 4 hr · from $214/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Nov 1–Dec 31: RV & Tent $0 per night
  • Off-peak Jan 1–Mar 31: RV & Tent $0 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Kansas City Limestone Mine Underground Drive Tour
Kansas City Limestone Mine Underground Drive Tour

Missouri area · 1 hr · from $60/person

Mark Twains Hannibal Smartphone Walking Tour Plays as you walk
Mark Twains Hannibal Smartphone Walking Tour Plays as you walk

Missouri area · 50 min–1 hr · from $8/person

Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Joplin MO
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in Joplin MO

Missouri area · 2.5 hr · from $15/person

Ticket Pass to Emmaus Asylum Ghost Hunt in Missouri
Ticket Pass to Emmaus Asylum Ghost Hunt in Missouri

Missouri area · 9 hr · from $129/person

Compare site types

17 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Tent-only sites

Tents only, no power

15 sites · $0/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

2 sites · $0/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15