Campground

Riverside East

John Redmond Reservoir · BURLINGTON · Kansas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

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Riverside East campground
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Weekend availability at Riverside East

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 11:45 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    38/43 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    21/43 sites
  • Fri, Oct 2
    Open
    35/43 sites
  • Fri, Oct 9
    Open
    29/43 sites
  • Fri, Oct 16
    Open
    28/43 sites
  • Fri, Oct 23
    Open
    35/43 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Riverside East?

as of September 18

Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Riverside East around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Sep 26Open
Oct 3Open
Oct 17Open
Oct 24Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Sep 23Open
Oct 14Open
Oct 28Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
55
Electric sites
55
Water hookups
54
Pull-through
4
Max rig length
75 ft
Group Shelter ElectricStandard Electric

About this campground

Overview Riverside East Campground is located on the east bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas.  Check-in time is 4 p.m. and Check-out time is 3 p.m. This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Recreation John Redmond Reservoir, around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance. Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.   Facilities Riverside East Campground features 41 reservable campsites, along with two large picnic shelters that make the area ideal for large parties or family functions. Natural Features John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn. Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provided a wooded cover of elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar. Nearby Attractions The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.

Getting there

From Burlington, Kansas, take US 75 north for about 3.5 miles, then turn west onto Embankment Road and continue for 1.5 miles and follow signs to park entrance.

Elevation
1,022 ft
Contact
620-364-8613

Activities

  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BIKING
  • BIRDING
  • PICNICKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.