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 Pet Friendly
River Access River Access
Playground Playground

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

24 total sites

RV Sites

19 sites

Tent Sites

5 sites

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

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 - May 1 to Sep 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
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 RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: RIVE RV
30 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: RIVE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: RIVE RV
No Hookups
Price not available
015, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
016, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
021, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: RIVE RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
027, Loop: RIVE Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: RIVE RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (139)

What Guests Are Saying

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.

Review Summary

4.3
139 reviews
5
57.6%
80
4
27.3%
38
3
8.6%
12
2
4.3%
6
1
2.2%
3

Scott B

Verified

December 19, 2019 Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVE

4

Very nice and sites were open during the great flood of 2019

Lela F

Verified

January 15, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: RIVE

2

the flood water was to high to do any fishing due to work they had to do on the lake but the park was clean and other campers were nice

Rex A

Verified

January 16, 2020 Stayed at: 020, Loop: RIVE

5

The campsite my family was is was so pretty! We will go back again!

Travis C

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVE

5

The restrooms and showers were top notch. The sites are level and have a lot of room. This is what I have come to expect from a COE campground.

Greta T

Verified

January 17, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIVE

4

This campsite is one of the best places to stay in. We enjoy staying here because it is so nice and everyone you meet is always so nice. We stay here all the time!

Jolene S

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: RIVE

5

We were very pleased with our experience camping at Riverside Park-Kanopolis Lake, KS. We will definitely plan another camping trip in the future.

Mickey G

Verified

January 18, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVE

4

We love it! Had a very good time. Appreciated the spotless bathrooms!

Emily M

Verified

January 22, 2020 Stayed at: 002, Loop: RIVE

5

Camp host was helpful in explaining how to register and pay on line. Campground is small and everyone is so friendly. Lots of spaces with beautiful shade trees. Shower and toilet facilities were clean.

Curtis S

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 018, Loop: RIVE

5

Super clean campground! Plenty of tree's for shade. Play area for the kids. Probably the cleanest shower house we have been to while camping in Kansas.

Stephen B

Verified

January 24, 2020 Stayed at: 009, Loop: RIVE

3

I was disapointed that the electricity was off thru the winter. I hunt and trout fish and I camp at Riverside in the winter. Electricity was a plus

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.

Elevation: 434 feet

Distance to downtown

11 mi drive to downtown Marquette (about 14 min)

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: September 7, 2026

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