MARION, Kan. —The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers increased recreation and camping opportunities for visitors to Marion Reservoir with the opening of newly constructed campsites at Cottonwood Point Campground, July 28.

The Marion Reservoir Lake Office opened 23 campsites that feature water, sewer, and electrical hookups.

The sites are available to walk-in campers on a first-come, first-served basis through the recreation season which ends Oct. 31.

“These modern campsites offer visitors a new way to enjoy the outdoors,” said Melissa Bean, acting lead ranger, Marion Reservoir Lake Office. “We look forward to having returning campers and new visitors take advantage of what Marion Reservoir has to offer.”

Construction continues on 34 additional sites and a day-use area. All other areas of the expansion will remain closed until construction is completed.

According to Bean, the Cottonwood Point opening represents a critical milestone in the project.

“Marion staff has worked hard this past year to get these sites open and we are committed to seeing this project through to a timely completion,” said Bean.

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