Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233576
When Overlook (KS) reopens
Overlook (KS)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
1
Openings · last 90 days
1
Only 1 opening in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 132 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 129 open for online reservation · 3 reserved.
Where the open windows are
2.3% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 129 of 132 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online2.3%
Open reservation dates129 / 132
Reserved (of online inventory)3 / 132
Weekday openings70
Weekend openings59
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 70 fall on weekdays and 59 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 93 of 93 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 3 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| S-3 | 44 |
| S-2 | 43 |
| S-1 | 42 |
The 3 day-use units with the most open reservation dates 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
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
129 available reservation dates across 3 day-use units at Overlook (KS), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 3 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-3 | 44 | 44 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +32 more |
| S-2 | 43 | 41 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +31 more |
| S-1 | 42 | 32 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1 +30 more |
About Overlook (KS)
Overview
Overlook Park is located on the crystal clear Big Hill Lake in southeast Kansas.
The lake boasts three campgrounds, three equestrian trails and four day-use areas for the public to enjoy.
Camping, picnicking, horseback riding, hiking, swimming, fishing and other outdoor activities abound.
Recreation
Overlook is used as a group picnic and fishing area. Nearby, visitors can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails, including Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, a 17-mile trail with a variety of terrain for all ages to explore. There is also an interpretive trail within the park.
Big Hill Lake is known for being a trophy lake for fishing. Principal species of sport fish include largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye and smallmouth bass. The lake is also popular for fishing tournaments.
Almost all of the land around the lake is open to public hunting, except for parks and areas around the dam and control structures. Principal species hunted are whitetail deer, turkey and squirrel.
Facilities
There are three reservable picnic shelters set along the water. Each can accommodate up to 100 people at a time. The facility also provides drinking water and flush toilets for convenience.
Natural Features
The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside that is referred to as the Little Ozarks. Picnic shelters are forested and offer sweeping views of the lake.
With thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals.
Nearby Attractions
Nearby Mound Valley Park has one of the largest sand beaches in southeast Kansas and offers educational programs on Saturday evenings during the summer.
3 monitored unitsDay use3 shadedPets OKMax party 100
Getting there
Take U.S. Highway 169 to Cherryvale, Kansas, and turn east onto Main Street. Continue through the town and turn right at the end of Main Street onto Olive Street. Go 1/2 a block and turn left onto County Route 5000. Proceed 4.5 miles to Big Hill Lake and follow signs to Overlook Park.
19065 Cherryvale Pkwy, Cherryvale, KS 67335-0426620-328-2050
CampingFishingHunting
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Overlook (KS)?
Reservations for Overlook (KS) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 129 of 132 tracked reservation dates are open (97.7%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 1 site opening here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility 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 14:17 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 Overlook (KS)?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Overlook (KS)?
October 2026, with 93 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 93.
When is the next open date at Overlook (KS)?
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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