§ 02 — OVERVIEW
Hillsboro Cove is a quiet little campground conveniently located off Highway 56 between the towns of Marion and Hillsboro.
It's known for water front camping sites and a readily accessible boat ramp for fishermen.
Popular activities include camping, boating, fishing and hunting. Anglers will find an abundance of Channel Catfish, Walleye, White Bass, Wipers, White Crappie and a boat ramp is provided at the campground for convenient access to the lake.
The campground offers 51 individual sites and one group camping area with a large shelter. The group camping area holds up to 80 people. The individual sites have tables, grills, sun shelters, electric hookups, and a boat ramp.
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.
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.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
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§ 04 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Jun
81°F
Mostly Sunny
6 to 9 mph SSE
Sat
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 10 mph SSE
Sun
84°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
9 to 13 mph WNW
Mon
75°F
Partly Sunny
9 mph N
Tue
78°F
Mostly Sunny
3 mph ENE
Wed
80°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
5 mph SE
Thu
80°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
7 mph SE
