Riverside (KS)
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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. Keep reading
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, and vast, open prairie lands surround the lake. Nearby Attractions The Fort Harker Museum in Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum in Ellsworth both portray the settlement of the American West. Kanopolis State Park, Kansas' first, offers numerous trails for hiking, biking and equestrian activities. The park also has additional boating, fishing, and picnicking areas.
The sites · 28
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADMIN | SP Electric | standard electric | 45 ft | 30 | |
| ADMIN | SP Primitive | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 001 | standard electric | 45 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 002 | standard electric | 25 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 003 | standard electric | 45 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 004 | standard electric | 50 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 005 | standard electric | 45 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 006 | standard electric | 80 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 007 | standard electric | 45 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 008 | standard electric | 50 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 009 | standard electric | 45 ft | 30 | |
| RIVE | 010 | standard nonelectric | 45 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 011 | standard nonelectric | 50 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 015 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 016 | standard nonelectric | 19 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 017 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 018 | standard electric | 60 ft | 50 | |
| RIVE | 019 | standard electric | 55 ft | 50 | |
| RIVE | 020 | standard electric | 45 ft | 50 | |
| RIVE | 021 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 022 | management | 13 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 023 | standard electric | 75 ft | 50 | |
| RIVE | 024 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| RIVE | 025 | standard electric | 55 ft | 50 | |
| RIVE | 026 | standard electric | 70 ft | 50 | |
| RIVE | 027 | standard nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| RIVE | 028 | standard nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| RIVE | P06 | group shelter nonelectric | — | 30 |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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This campground sits in KS-01. This member’s public-lands record →