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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
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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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warren p

Verified

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

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.

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Michael C

Verified

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

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.

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Roger B

Verified

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

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.

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Robyn W

Verified

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

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

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Roger H

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

Allowed for a quiet relaxing get-away

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Rose Marie W

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

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.

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Kim M

Verified

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

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

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Stephen V

Verified

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

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.

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Danielle C

Verified

July 4, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: RIVE

Campsite was easy to fine and accessible. Each site is very close together and there is no privacy between sites. Bathrooms were available and clean.

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randy p

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May 24, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: RIVE

Quiet friendly people and pretty

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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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Elevation: 1,391 ft

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