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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 mi southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake, one of the state's oldest lakes, provides many outdoor activities, including boating, fishing and hunting.

Available sites

24 total sites

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
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Jul
Aug
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Currently open - Oct 1 to Nov 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
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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
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 002, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 003, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 004, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 005, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 006, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 007, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 008, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 009, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 010, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
🚐 011, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site
⛺ 015, Loop: RIVE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 016, Loop: RIVE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017, Loop: RIVE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 018, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 019, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 020, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 021, Loop: RIVE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 023, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 024, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 025, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 026, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
⛺ 027, Loop: RIVE Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 028, Loop: RIVE RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Back-in Site

Reviews

141 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.3

Overall rating

Based on 141 reviews

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5 stars 57.4% (81)
4 stars 27.7% (39)
3 stars 8.5% (12)
2 stars 4.3% (6)
1 star 2.1% (3)

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Kevin M

Verified

April 16, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIVE

Need more 50 amp service.

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Jim R

Verified

April 16, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: RIVE

Our RV club camped in this campground April 5-7,2021. It has nice gravel sites that are level , many are pull through sites. Big shade trees provide excellent shade but are an obstacle for those who would like to get satellite TV signals.

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Marc B

Verified

April 16, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: RIVE

I like this area. There was a problem with the power for my camping friends. And the dump station was shut down but it opened back up before we left.

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Patricia R

Verified

April 21, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RIVE

Everything was very nice. I just have a concern about safety in the park with no cell phone services.
There are no internet, cell phone or antenna service.

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Jane S

Verified

April 27, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RIVE

The sights were level and maintained, as were the common areas. Internet and cell service was inconsistent. Restrooms were clean and the showers had good water pressure and appreciated the controls that I could turn on and leave running... not like some facilities where you have to keep pushing a button... thanks.
Only negative was that it has a large gnat infestation just after sundown.
My husband was disappointed that there was no direct access to the river for fishing from the campground.
We are very grateful for the nation golden age pass and the discount.

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Jimmy K

Verified

April 28, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIVE

This was our maiden voyage in our very first camper. It was a great experience. I have nothing to compare it to, but we had a great time with two other couples.

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Nancy B

Verified

May 2, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIVE

The campground was spacious and the bathroom facilities were clean. The red buds were blooming so it was beautiful! We only were able to stay one night, but wish we could’ve stayed more!

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Rahn H

Verified

May 5, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RIVE

Nice quiet camp ground, adequate sized lots, bathrooms/showers were all in excellent condition.
Water pressure at hydrant was high, we just filled our freshwater tank and used it.

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Debra H

Verified

May 20, 2021 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RIVE

Nice place to camp. Fighter Jets on practice runs were noisy during the week. Some campers were noisy after quiet hours and left garbage all over the place including the fire pits.

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Linda A

Verified

May 31, 2021 Stayed at: 020, Loop: RIVE

Love this quiet campground

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Location & Directions for Riverside (KS)

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

Elevation: 434 ft

Nearest town

Marquette, KS - 11 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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: October 21, 2026

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