Mound Valley

Mound Valley is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground and day-use facility located on Big Hill Lake, near Parsons in southeast Kansas. The site features a dedicated boat ramp with trailer parking, making it convenient for launching kayaks, canoes, and motorboats. The ramp provides access to the crystal-clear waters of this scenic reservoir nestled in Kansas' "Little Ozarks" region. The facility is open seasonally between March and October.

Beyond the ramp itself, Mound Valley offers excellent amenities for a full day or overnight outing, including 85 campsites (most waterfront), restrooms, showers, a swim beach, and hiking trails. The lake supports fishing, swimming, and other water activities, with additional day-use areas available around Big Hill Lake. Reservations are available through Recreation.gov for campsites and group facilities. For specific information about current conditions, ramp hours, or availability, contact the facility at 620-328-2050.

Overview
Mound Valley 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
Campers can venture onto several hiking and equestrian trails including Big Hill Lake...

Overview
Mound Valley 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
Campers 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. The trail winds along a scenic hardwood ridge that offers gorgeous views all along the way.

Big Hill Lake is known as 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.

Families with kids will enjoy visiting the sand-covered beach nearby for cooling off from the summer heat and enjoying a picnic.Facilities
This facility has 85 campsites, including three group sites, one of which has a picnic shelter as well. Most campsites are on the waterfront; others are just a short walk away.

Other amenities include a boat ramp and boat trailer parking, restrooms, showers and a swim beach.Natural Features
The park is nestled in the rolling, wooded countryside that is referred to as the Little Ozarks.

With thick oak-hickory forests surrounded by prairie and farmland, the lake shore supplies a variety of habitats for birds and mammals.
Contact Info
This location has limited staffing. Please call (620) 336-2741 for general information.

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