Riverside (Ks)
Riverside (Ks) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kansas. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.61026, -97.95699
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Camping, Disc Golf, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Access
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 785-546-2294
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Riverside (Ks)
Overview 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. Recreation Kanopolis Lake offers great boating and fishing opportunities. On land, hunting, hiking, and biking are popular activities. Facilities Riverside Campground offers 24 campsites, 16 with electric and water hookups and 8 primitive campsites. Other amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, showers, a playground, dump station and direct river access. During the peak season (May 15- Sep 15) all camping payments will be made directly to Recreation 1 Stop. Below is the proper procedure when arriving at Riverside: 1.If Reservation is made prior to arrival, proceed to reserved site and have reservation number available for proof of payment. 2.If arriving without a reservation do the following: -Select Campsite (Reservations are not posted. Do not set up on site until payment is made) -Visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to check availability and pay for camping fees. -Record you reservation number for proof of payment -Set up on Campsite Natural Features The campground is situated on the wooded riverside where wildlife is abundant. Whitetail deer, Great Blue Heron, Quail, Turkey, Rabbits, Squirrels and a wide variety of waterfowl are commonly seen. Sandstone bluffs, rolling hills, an
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanopolis State Park Caving Banks Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Kanopolis State Park Sandstone Campground | Private campground | 0.8 mi | — | — |
| Kanopolis State Park Sumac Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Kanopolis State Park Yucca Campground | Private campground | 0.9 mi | — | — |
| Kanopolis State Park Mulberry Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Kanopolis State Park Cottonwood Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.