Mound Valley
Open for camping with reservations available through Recreation.gov. Seasonal operation runs approximately late March through October. Flush toilets and showers are closed outside reservation season, though vault toilets remain available in the north loop.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 2:01PM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 100 degrees are slightly higher. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Mound Valley Recreation Area occupies a prime position on Big Hill Lake in the rolling, wooded countryside of southeast Kansas known as the Little Ozarks. The campground offers 85 campsites spread across multiple loops, with most sites providing direct waterfront access to the lake. Site options range from primitive tent camping to full RV hookups with electric, water, and sewer connections. The facility includes modern restrooms with showers, a dump station, drinking water, and a sand-covered swim beach. A boat ramp with trailer parking provides direct lake access. Big Hill Lake has earned recognition as a trophy fishing destination, with principal species including largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye, and smallmouth bass. Beyond the campground, visitors can explore the 17-mile Big Hill Lake Horse Trail, which winds along scenic hardwood ridges through oak-hickory forests. Most surrounding land is open to public hunting for whitetail deer, turkey, and squirrel.
Directions
From Cherryvale, Kansas, take U.S. Highway 169 and turn east onto Main Street. Continue through town and turn right 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 Mound Valley.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $14 - $76 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 90ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 90ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (620) 328-2050 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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