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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

Linda A

Verified

November 2, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: RIVE

4

We love this camp area. Shady, quiet and very well kept up.

Kathleen P

Verified

October 30, 2022 Stayed at: 020, Loop: RIVE

5

This wAs our second stay at Riverside and just as enjoyable as the first! Spacious campsite, quiet, clean park.

warren p

Verified

October 28, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIVE

4

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022. 30amp service with water. Dump station has easy access. I have a large rig 43’ trailer pulled by HDT (semi truck) and navigated through the park without dropping off any payment. The sites are compacted gravel. Management needs to have tree branches cut to 15’ overhead clearance so they do not contact a rig moving throughout the park.

Michael C

Verified

October 19, 2022 Stayed at: 024, Loop: RIVE

5

Very quiet with clean restrooms and campsite. Nice playground for kids. Well shaded on spos with nice picnic table, lots of room for vehicle, camper and additional vehicle and tent. Fantastic daily rate. More private than some of the other campsites at Kanopolis.

Roger B

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVE

3

Nice, clean campground with clean and private bathrooms and showers. Easy access to the river. But not policed at night. Half the times my family has camped there, someone has stayed up late with lowed music and yelling. Unless you're in a camper with the A/C on, its difficult to get a good night's rest.

Robyn W

Verified

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

5

We loved the area and will definitely keep visiting!!!

Roger H

Verified

August 31, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIVE

5

Allowed for a quiet relaxing get-away

Rose Marie W

Verified

August 19, 2022 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RIVE

4

We love this camping spot. Unfortunately the bathroom was out of service and the pit toilet was the only option this time. Also, the campground lights were too bright to make stargazing an option.

Kim M

Verified

August 8, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RIVE

5

Lovely patk along the river, perfect 3 night stop while
traveling across Kansas. Cute small towns worth exploring near by and the state park.

Stephen V

Verified

August 1, 2022 Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIVE

5

The site was large and fairly flat with shade. Access into backin was easy. Sites were spaced out well, lots of trees and close to river. Water and electric worked great. Needed the AC as it was over 100F. Beautiful area with interesting drives through NF land and Mushroom Rock State Park nearby.

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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