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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
River Access
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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hunting

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
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - May 1 to Sep 30

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

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

Robert H

Verified

November 8, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIVE

5

All around great stay. Can't think of anything that was lacking.

Craig S

Verified

November 4, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVE

4

S

Tonya M

Verified

November 3, 2021 Stayed at: 025, Loop: RIVE

5

The site further from the interstate than I thought but it was a beautiful drive. The site itself was very nice and clean.

Travis E

Verified

October 31, 2021 Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIVE

4

Always friendly people and clean campsites

Michael O

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVE

4

We love trees and reduced wind so this was a great location for us. We also greatly appreciated the reduced rate in the late fall season.

John K

Verified

October 21, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVE

4

The only problem we had was the 30 Amp side of our power supply was faulty and there was no one to report it to.

Tiffany S

Verified

October 14, 2021 Stayed at: 017, Loop: RIVE

5

Lovely spot, nice facilities, free non-electric sites is a huge perk! I didn't have much cell service at my site, but just needed to walk up the hill about halfway and was able to access everything I needed.

Karen S

Verified

October 13, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: RIVE

5

We had a lovely time, the area was well taken care of and the restrooms were very clean.

John W

Verified

October 10, 2021 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RIVE

2

The campground is set in a quiet, scenic area and by appearance, was well maintained. If I have a complaint, it's that check-in isn't until 6:00 pm which for me is too late in the day. In addition, nobody appears to check the campsites to assure that campers vacate their site when required. In my situation, the prior camper in the site I'd reserved, failed to leave on time resulting in me not being able to start my setup until 6:40pm. Basic campground courtesy.

Lawrence D

Verified

October 9, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: RIVE

5

Peaceful and quiet setting. Made our stay easy and very nice

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.

Latitude & Longitude: 38.6103 / -97.957

Elevation: 434 feet

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: June 4, 2026

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