Marion, Kansas
Top Spots in and near Marion
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Strong City, Kansas
Hike through the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
5.09 miPark your car at the Visitor Center and head inside to grab a copy of the trail map. If the Visitor Center is closed, you can take a picture of the map on the display outside of the building. There are several trails you can take in the preserve, and all of them are worth the time. I recommend st...Read more -
Abilene, Kansas
Photograph Brown Park Waterfall
3.0This waterfall is frequently flowing. It was created by a defunct mill dam on Turkey Creek. It is located in Brown Memorial Park just outside of Abilene, Kansas.Take Highway 15 south from Abilene, over the Smoky Hill River. Turn east (left) on 2000 Avenue, than south a few hundred yards on Hawk R...Read more -
Junction City, Kansas
Explore Geary Lake Falls
4.3Geary Lake Falls is only active after recent rains. It is formed by the overflow outlet of Geary State Fishing Lake. It is great fun to view the falls from the top and then venture down to the base. Both offer unique and interesting vantage points.There are no signs or directions to this waterfal...Read more -
Hutchinson, Kansas
Hike Sand Hills Pond Trail
4.03.5 mi / 68 ft gainSand Hills Pond Trail in Sand Hills State Park is a 3.5 mile out-and-back hike where during the right season, you may see beautiful wild flowers located near Buhler, Kansas. With minimal elevation gain, this trail is an easy trek for all skill levels and can work for the whole family. This trail ...Read more
Camping and Lodging in Marion
Marion, Kansas
Cottonwood Point
Overview
Cottonwood Point is a spacious and shady campground located on the shores of Marion Reservoir. This Kansas getaway draws in thou...
Marion, Kansas
Hillsboro Cove
Overview
Hillsboro Cove is a quiet little campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between the towns of Marion and Hillsboro. It's ...
Council Grove, Kansas
Canning Creek
Overview
Canning Creek Cove Park is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.Recreation
Boati...
Council Grove, Kansas
Santa Fe Trail
Overview
Santa Fe Trail Campground is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.Recreation
Boa...
Council Grove, Kansas
Kanza View Picnic Shelter
Overview
Kanza View Picnic Shelter is located at the east end of Council Grove Dam just off Kansas Highway 177. It offers some of the mos...
Council Grove, Kansas
Richey Cove
Overview
Richey Cove Campground is located on the 3,310-acre Council Grove Lake in the green expanses of eastern Kansas.Recreation
Boatin...