Riverside (KS)

Smoky Hill River
The Dam Disc Golf Coure at Kanopolis Lake
General Campsite in Riverside
Riverside (KS)
Smoky Hill River

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

24 total sites

RV Sites

19 sites

Tent Sites

5 sites

About Riverside (KS)

Riverside Campground is located on the Smoky Hill River just downstream from Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake, one of the state's oldest lakes, provides many outdoor activities, including boating, fishing and hunting.

Number of accommodations: 24

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hunting

Hunting

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
River Access River Access
Playground Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Water Access

Water Access

  • River Access
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: RIVE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: RIVE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
015, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
021, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
027, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: RIVE RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (139)

What Guests Are Saying

Riverside Park is praised for its quiet atmosphere, well-maintained campgrounds, and clean facilities, including daily cleaned bathrooms. Many visitors enjoy the spacious, shaded sites and family-friendly access to the river and trails. Some concerns were raised about specific camping spots and obstructed paths, but overall, the location remains a cherished camping destination for many.

Review Summary

4.3
139 reviews
5
57.6%
80
4
27.3%
38
3
8.6%
12
2
4.3%
6
1
2.2%
3

Carol L

Verified

April 15, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: RIVE

3

Intermittent power issues on 50 amp circuit. Dump station overflowing and finally marked out of order. No park staff around to convey issues.

Edward L

Verified

December 15, 2020 Stayed at: 023, Loop: RIVE

3

Could use some better camp site markers and signs for folks arriving after dark. Also 2 large dogs were roaming the campground when we arrived. They seemed friendly, but some folks might not appreciate being followed by large dogs while setting up camp. The dogs were not around the next morning when we left. Otherwise very good night here.

Mark S

Verified

December 3, 2020 Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIVE

3

Small park very beautiful.

Gary H

Verified

November 23, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RIVE

5

Nice area.

Tera T

Verified

November 23, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: RIVE

5

So glad the park was open until Nov. 30

Linda A

Verified

November 22, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: RIVE

5

Great area to camp with friends. Quiet and has great faciities

Kelly V

Verified

November 22, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVE

3

Ranger really nice!
Leave the restrooms and shower house open until Nov 30th

Kelly V

Verified

November 17, 2020 Stayed at: 026, Loop: RIVE

3

Nice lake campgrounds well kept!

Clint K

Verified

November 17, 2020 Stayed at: 016, Loop: RIVE

4

Our experience was awesome! The non electric sites are free after November 1st! Also, we camped on a VERY windy weekend (40-50mph gusts) and the site we found was way down a hill and kept us sheltered from the wind. Campsite facilities are nice, with a park for the kids. One thing to note, the app is confusing when making the reservation, I ended up just calling in to make my reservation.

Travis E

Verified

November 15, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIVE

5

Always pleasant and nice and quiet

Location Riverside (KS)

Address:
Us Army Corps Of Engineers
Marquette, KS, 67464
United States

Highway access

The campground is located approximately 13 miles from Interstate 70, providing major access to the area.

Elevation: 434 feet

Distance to downtown

11 mi drive to downtown Marquette (about 14 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • All camping fee payments are required to go directly to www.recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Only credit/debit cards accepted
  • Remember to record your reservation number and be prepared to provide for proof of payment.
  • Caution: Sites 1-9 back up to a steep riverbank and may be dangerous to unattended children
  • April 1-April 30 and October 1-November 30: electricity ON; water and waterborne restroom availability subject to closure dependent on freezing temperatures. Vault restroom remains open year round.
  • For more information, call the Kanopolis Project Office at (785) 546-2294
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Last updated: September 7, 2026

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