Overlook
This is a day-use area with group picnic shelters, not an overnight campground. The shelters are reservable through Recreation.gov.
Flood Warning issued June 11 at 2:18PM CDT until June 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Kansas... Neosho River at Oswego affecting Cherokee and Labette Counties. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Neosho River at Oswego. * WHEN...Until early tomorrow afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, The left bank begins to overflow and floods agricultural fields. Also, the dirt county road, 13000 Road, along the north side of the river bank starts to flood at 1.5 miles downstream of gage site where the bridge crosses Lightning Creek. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:00 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.0 feet this evening. - Flood stage is 17.0 feet.
About
Overlook Park is a day-use recreation area situated on the shores of Big Hill Lake in the rolling, wooded countryside of southeast Kansas known as the Little Ozarks. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District, the park provides three forested picnic shelters with sweeping lake views, each accommodating groups of up to 100 people. The park features an accessible fishing dock on Big Hill Lake, which is known as a trophy fishing destination with largemouth bass, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, bluegill, walleye, and smallmouth bass. Facilities include drinking water and flush toilets. Groups exceeding 100 people must reserve two shelters to accommodate parking needs. Overlook is part of the larger Big Hill Lake recreation complex, which includes several campgrounds (Mound Valley, Cherryvale Park, Timber Hill) and equestrian trails for those seeking overnight stays. The nearby 17-mile Big Hill Lake Horse Trail offers varied terrain for riders of all skill levels.
Directions
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.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| 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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