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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

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

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • River Access
    River Access
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station
  • Playground
    Playground

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 - Apr 1 to Apr 30

Sites & Availability

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: RIVE
30 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: RIVE
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: RIVE
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night
015, Loop: RIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
016, Loop: RIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
017, Loop: RIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
021, Loop: RIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: RIVE
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
027, Loop: RIVE
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$18.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: RIVE
No Hookups
$18.00
/ per night

Reviews (133)

What Guests Are Saying

Riverside (KS) is praised for its quiet, family-friendly atmosphere and proximity to amenities, making it an appealing camping destination. Reviewers appreciate the well-maintained campsites, clean restrooms, and access to fishing and trails. However, some noted challenges with signage and inconsistent bathroom cleanliness, but overall, the campground is seen as a great getaway spot.

Review Summary

4.4
133 reviews
5
57.9%
77
4
27.8%
37
3
8.3%
11
2
3.8%
5
1
2.3%
3

Curtis S

Verified

May 31, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVE

5

Nice campground. Clean bath house.

Randy K

Verified

May 24, 2023 Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIVE

4

A very nice campgrounds with many choices! Riverside or Lakeside. Large sites with nice space between each one. Water and electric. I would definitely stay again !

Rex A

Verified

May 15, 2023 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RIVE

5

Riverside campground is so beautiful and relaxing! There isn’t a spot there that isn’t gorgeous!

Penny G

Verified

May 7, 2023 Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIVE

5

The bathrooms were amazingly clean. Showers were great! Campsites neat and tidy

Trise R

Verified

May 2, 2023 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RIVE

5

Gorgeous campsite right on the lake. Peaceful. Lots of birds in the morning. Loved it.

Lisa F

Verified

April 30, 2023 Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIVE

5

We love camping at Riverside. They opted to do a controlled burn on a weekend. It’s somewhat interfered with our fishing. I know this doesn’t happen often. I still give it five stars because this is where we love to camp. Maybe next time do the burn during the week when there aren’t as many campers there.

Emily H

Verified

April 16, 2023 Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVE

5

Lovely camping area. My site was great.

Roger H

Verified

December 4, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: RIVE

1

Water and restrooms shutdown and we were not notified prior to arrival

JEREMY L

Verified

November 21, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RIVE

1

I typically camp here on opening weekend of pheasant season. In years past, there has been running water at the campsites. This year the water was turned off. I understand the reason as it barely got above freezing, but an update to the website or some form of signage would have been nice. As it was, most of us RV'ers had to go over to the State Park to fill up our fresh water holding tanks. No big deal, except that we had already unhooked and leveled before realizing the water was off. Other than that, the campsites and facilities are very well maintained and we enjoy staying here.

Regina B

Verified

November 8, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIVE

4

Late season camping was very nice.

Location Riverside (KS)

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

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6103 / -97.957

Elevation: 434 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
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

General

Remember to record your reservation number and be prepared to provide for proof of payment.

General

Caution: Sites 1-9 back up to a steep riverbank and may be dangerous to unattended children

General

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.

General

For more information, call the Kanopolis Project Office at (785) 546-2294

General

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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