Openings · last 7 days
119
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 119 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10177518
When Marion Cove reopens
Marion Cove's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
187
Openings · last 90 days
187
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 187 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 10:00 and 11:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 51 of 187 detected openings (27.3%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–4 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 5.9% |
| 2 | 11 | 5.9% |
| 3 | 11 | 5.9% |
| 4 | 11 | 5.9% |
| 5 | 11 | 5.9% |
Site 1 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 11. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 17 monitored sites
Of the 3,111 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 306 open for online reservation · 2,805 not yet released.
Where the open windows are
90.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 306 of 3,111 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online90.2%
Open site-nights306 / 3,111
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 306
Weekday openings153
Weekend openings153
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 153 fall on weekdays and 153 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027November shows no online availability. 0 of 510 tracked site-nights are open there — 510 not yet released.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 17 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked night. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 1 | 18 |
| 10 | 18 |
| 11 | 18 |
| 12 | 18 |
| 13 | 18 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
November0 of 510 · not yet released
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
306 open site-nights across 17 sites at Marion Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 17 2-night, 17 3-night, 17 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 45 ft. 2 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft, 2 sites take 40 ft. 15 sites of 17 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 17 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 10 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 11 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 12 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 13 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 14 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 15 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 16 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 17 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 2 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 3 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 4 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 5 | 40 ft | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 6 | 45 ft | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 7 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 8 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
| 9 | Not recorded | None | 18 | 18 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +6 more |
About Marion Cove
Overview
Marion Cove Campground is located just north of the Marion Reservoir Dam right past the Project Office. It’s a primitive tent camping campground w/o electrical hookups.
Recreation
Popular activities include camping, boating, and fishing
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
Marion Cove Campground offers 17 non electric camping sites to our visitors. sites 1-6 all have a picnic shelter along with picnic tables and fire ring. while sites 7-17 offer only a firepit. Marion cove also has a two lane boat launch near by with a community water hydrant located just off of site one.
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.
17 monitored sitesRVs up to 45 ftNo hookupsPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
2105 N. Pawnee, Marion, KS 66861620-382-2101
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10177518 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-10177518 · Marion Cove · Marion KS12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Marion Cove?
Reservations for Marion Cove are made through Recreation.gov. 90.2% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 306 of 3,111 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 187 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Marion Cove?
Campsite Sniper detected 119 site-date openings at Marion Cove in the last 7 days, 187 over 30 days and 187 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Marion Cove?
17 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Marion Cove fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 17 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 45 ft. 2 of those 17 sites have a recorded maximum length and 15 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Marion Cove?
September 2026, with 221 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 221.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Marion Cove?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-4 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Marion Cove?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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