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Location of Big Hill Lake in Kansas, USA.
Location of Big Hill Lake in Kansas, USA.
Big Hill Lake
Location in Kansas
Location of Big Hill Lake in Kansas, USA.
Location of Big Hill Lake in Kansas, USA.
Big Hill Lake
Location in the United States
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Location Labette County, Kansas
Coordinates 37°17′31″N 95°27′31″W / 37.2920695°N 95.4585709°W / 37.2920695; -95.4585709
Type Reservoir
Primary inflows Big Hill Creek
Primary outflows Big Hill Creek
Basin countries United States
Managing agency U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Surface area 1,240 acres (500 ha)
Settlements Cherryvale, Parsons, Mound Valley, Dennis

Big Hill Lake is a fantastic spot in Labette County, Kansas, in the United States. It's a large, man-made lake, also known as a reservoir. You can find it about 3.5 miles (5.6 km) east of Cherryvale and 9.5 miles (15.3 km) southwest of Parsons. This beautiful lake covers 1,240 acres (5.0 square kilometers) of water. It's a popular place for many fun outdoor activities. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helps manage the lake.

Discover Big Hill Lake's Fun Activities

Big Hill Lake is one of the clearest lakes in Kansas. This makes it a super popular place for people to visit. It's a great spot for fishing, having picnics, and going boating. There's even a sandy beach where you can swim and cool off!

What Can You Do at Big Hill Lake?

The lake offers many cool things to do. You can find places to camp, whether you like a spot with electricity or a more simple, "primitive" camping area. There are also special areas for groups to have picnics or camp together.

Other helpful things you'll find include:

  • Clean drinking water
  • Restrooms
  • Ramps to launch your boat
  • Playgrounds for kids
  • A ball field
  • A swimming beach with a changing room

You might need to pay a small fee for camping or to use the beach and boat ramps. This helps keep the park nice for everyone!

Explore the Big Hill Lake Horse Trail

If you love horses, you'll be excited about the Big Hill Lake Horse Trail! This trail is 17 miles (27 km) long. It winds through a beautiful forest with tall, hardwood trees.

Along the trail, you'll find:

  • Places to tie up your horse
  • Three parking areas with some basic facilities

You can even camp overnight in these parking areas if you're riding the trail. Keep your eyes open for different kinds of wildlife as you explore!

Fishing Adventures at Big Hill Lake

Big Hill Lake is known as one of the best fishing spots around. This is because of special efforts to make it a great home for fish. They've added fish shelters and left large areas of trees and plants in the water.

Some of the main types of fish you can catch here include:

  • Largemouth bass
  • Crappie
  • Channel catfish
  • Flathead catfish
  • Bluegill
  • Walleye
  • Smallmouth bass

So grab your fishing rod and get ready for a great catch!

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