Can you reserve a site at Dam Site?

Yes, Dam Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Dam Site have?

24 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.

Are pets allowed at Dam Site?

Yes, pets are allowed at Dam Site.

Are campfires allowed at Dam Site?

Campfires are allowed at Dam Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Dam Site, Kansas — 23 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and Reservoir in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Check-in time is 4 p.m. and Check-out time is 3 p.m.

Recreation

John Redmond Reservoir is 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

Dam Site Campground features 21 individual campsites, a playground, two day use shelter houses, a shower house and two CXTs. Also at Dam Site are two boat ramps; a single lane with courtesy dock and a double lane.

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.

The facts

23 bookable sites
24 sites in total, including non-bookable
3 sites for day use only
2 accessible sites
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: DNOR, DSOU

Site types

20 Standard Electric
2 Group Shelter Electric
1 Management
1 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

24 campsites at Dam Site

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
1	DNOR	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
10	DNOR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
2	DNOR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
3	DNOR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
4	DNOR	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
5	DNOR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
6	DNOR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
7	DNOR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
8	DNOR	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
9	DNOR	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
Day Use Shelter 1	DNOR	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	—	—	50	🐾
11	DSOU	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
12	DSOU	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
13	DSOU	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	8	🐾
14	DSOU	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
15	DSOU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
16	DSOU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
17	DSOU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
18	DSOU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
19	DSOU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
20	DSOU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
21	DSOU	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
Day Use Shelter 2	DSOU	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	—	50	♿ 🐾
Picnic Shelter- Day Use Only- Boat Ramp	DSOU	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	—	40	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From Burlington, Kansas, take US 75 north for about 3.5 miles, then turn west onto Embankment Road and continue for .3 miles and follow signs to park entrance.

38.25000, -95.75000 · 38°15'0.0"N 95°45'0.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	41	46	57	67	76	85	90	90	82	70	56	45
Low °F	19	23	33	44	55	64	69	67	58	46	34	24
Precip in	0.9	1.3	2.2	3.7	5.3	4.6	4.5	4.1	3.8	3.4	1.9	1.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 0.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

QR Code Scan, Phone R1S, Reserve Online.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Dam Site

Can you reserve a site at Dam Site?: Yes, Dam Site is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Dam Site have?: 24 sites in total, of which 23 can be booked.
Are pets allowed at Dam Site?: Yes, pets are allowed at Dam Site.
Does Dam Site have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Dam Site?: Campfires are allowed at Dam Site. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Dam Site

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Contact

Phone 620-364-8613
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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