Marion, KS

French Creek

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

French Creek Cove Campground offers a secluded quiet campground that is located on the Southwest side of Marion Reservoir.

Recreation

Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting.  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

This campground has 20 campsites with electric, 18 camping sites include a canopy shelter (Sites 13-14 do not include canopy shelters), with 6 community water hydrants, all sites include fire rings and a grill, a boat ramp with a loading dock is located on the northwest portion of the campground, a playground, and two vault restrooms.

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.

Typical weather

Marion Reservoir

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Marion Reservoir, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.36°JJanuary: average water temperature 36°F39°FFebruary: average water temperature 39°F47°MMarch: average water temperature 47°F57°AApril: average water temperature 57°F64°MMay: average water temperature 64°F72°JJune: average water temperature 72°F78°JJuly: average water temperature 78°F78°AAugust: average water temperature 78°F69°SSeptember: average water temperature 69°F59°OOctober: average water temperature 59°F48°NNovember: average water temperature 48°F42°DDecember: average water temperature 42°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 23 field-sample stations

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