Riverside (KS)

Us Army Corps Of Engineers, Marquette, Kansas, United States
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Smoky Hill River
The Dam Disc Golf Coure at Kanopolis Lake
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Riverside (KS)
Smoky Hill River

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Playground Playground
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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
RV Sites 19 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 5 sites Check Availability

Activities & Attractions

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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

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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

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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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Marc G

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September 30, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: RIVE

Park was clean and well kept. Enjoyed my stay.

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Stephen B

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September 15, 2026 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RIVE

besides the heat we enjoyed camping at Riverside. nice showers. camp ground is clean. nice host. it would be better if there was more phone signal down there

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Shannon W

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RIVE

Love that this park is quiet!

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DIANA C

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 003, Loop: RIVE

Bathrooms was cleaned on a daily basis. Very nice campground!

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Marc G

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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 023, Loop: RIVE

They did a nice job on the spill way

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Taylor V

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July 26, 2026 Stayed at: 020, Loop: RIVE

I love Riverside and have been going to Kanopolis for 30 plus years. I wasn’t keen on the camping spot we normally stay in after cutting down the trees and having piles of mulch.it looked awful to be honest. I’d recommend cleaning that up or moving it to another area if people want to use as a fire starter. I also camp over there to visit family at Kanopolanes and the walk path was obstructed by a massive tree. I had little kids with me so we did not attempt to climb over it. So not happy about that. There used to be a walk path and it has never been an issue for at least 30 years. I might as well just camp over on the South side or Venago. The only thing that did look good was the work they did to the outlet and river.

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Sara T

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July 19, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: RIVE

When I got there people that were fishing were parked in our spot. Camp host moved us to a different spot. All worked out ok but very frustrating for awhile

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Rick T

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July 12, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: RIVE

Very quiet, nice sites with shade

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Shannon W

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July 13, 2025 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RIVE

Nice quiet location but still close enough to amenities.

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Robyn W

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July 6, 2025 Stayed at: 023, Loop: RIVE

Love the park and space between camp sites

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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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Nearby destinations

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Marquette

8 mi away

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Kanopolis

13 mi away

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Little River

15 mi away

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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