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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
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
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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George M

Verified

September 16, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: RIVE

I go camping to get away from it all. I go during the week so no one or few people are around. The peace and quiet is well worth the expense incurred and I would not change any of the entire park. is there a laundry service within the park? each ranger while on patrol stopped and took the time to speak with each individual camper unit. i was interested as a rock hound (collector and miner) one ranger is into the same and I learned of a gem and mineral show in october. thank you for the diverse personel. I SHALL RETURN.

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Donna F

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September 28, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVE

Nice campsites. Clean facilities. Fun fishing the Smokey Hill River.

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Rob M

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October 4, 2021 Stayed at: 026, Loop: RIVE

Great experience just wished the bathrooms were cleaned.

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Lawrence D

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

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

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John W

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

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.

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Karen S

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

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

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Tiffany S

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

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.

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John K

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

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.

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Michael O

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

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.

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Travis E

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

Always friendly people and clean campsites

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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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