Marion Cove

Marion Cove Campground is located just north of the Marion Reservoir Dam, right past the Project Office. It is a primitive tent camping campground without electrical hookups. The campground offers 17 non-electric camping sites. Sites 1 through 6 have a picnic shelter along with picnic tables and a fire ring, while sites 7 through 17 offer a fire pit only. Marion Cove also has a two lane boat launch nearby, with a community water hydrant located just off of site one. Popular activities include camping, boating and fishing. Anglers will find an abundance of channel catfish, walleye, white bass and wipers, and the boat ramp provides convenient access to the lake. 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. 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.