Riverside East

Campground · Kansas · 43 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

43
Bookable sites
75 ft
Max rig length
up to 50
People per site
1
Accessible site
1,022 ft
Elevation
RIVERSIDE EAST

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.

The facts

  • 43 bookable sites
  • 55 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 2 sites for day use only
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 75 ft
  • Up to 50 people per site
  • Loops: CAMP, ENTR, HOBO, MAIN

Site types

  • 41 Standard Electric
  • 12 Management
  • 2 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

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

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

55 campsites at Riverside East

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
010CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
011CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
012CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
013CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
014CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
015CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
016CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
017CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
018CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
019CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
020CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
021CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
022CAMPStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
023CAMPStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel——8 🐾
Day Use Shelter 4ENTRGroup Shelter Electric—Paved——50♿ 🐾
Day Use Shelter 5ENTRGroup Shelter Electric—Gravel——50 🐾
024HOBOStandard ElectricParallelGravel——8 🐾
025HOBOStandard ElectricParallelGravel——8 🐾
026HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
027HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
028HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
029HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
030HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
031HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
032HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
033HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
034HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
035HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
036HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
037HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
038HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
039HOBOStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravel——8 🐾
040HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
041HOBOStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
Z27HOBOManagementBack InGravel—42 ft8 🐾
Z28HOBOManagementBack InGravel—55 ft8 🐾
Z32HOBOManagementBack InGravel—57 ft8 🐾
Z33HOBOManagementBack InGravel—52 ft8 🐾
Z34HOBOManagementBack InGravel—48 ft8 🐾
Z35HOBOManagementPull ThroughGravel—37 ft8 🐾
Z36HOBOManagementBack InGravel—54 ft8 🐾
Z37HOBOManagementBack InGravel—46 ft8 🐾
z41HOBOManagementBack InGravel——8 🐾
001MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
002MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
003MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
004MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
005MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
006MAINStandard ElectricPull ThroughGravelSlight—8 🐾
007MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravelSlight—8 🐾
008MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
009MAINStandard ElectricBack InGravel——8 🐾
Z03MAINManagementBack InGravelSlight75 ft8 🐾
Z05MAINManagementBack InGravelSlight70 ft8 🐾
Z07MAINManagementBack InGravelSlight25 ft8 🐾

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.

38.23333, -95.75000 · 38°13'60.0"N 95°45'0.0"W

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Typical weather

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

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414657677685909082705645
Low °F192333445564696758463424
Precip in0.91.32.23.75.34.64.54.13.83.41.91.6

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

QR Codes, Reservation over phone (recreation.gov), and online reservation 

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

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Common questions about Riverside East

Can you reserve a site at Riverside East?
Yes, Riverside East is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Riverside East have?
55 sites in total, of which 43 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Riverside East?
75 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Riverside East?
Yes, pets are allowed at Riverside East.
Does Riverside East have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Riverside East?
Campfires are allowed at Riverside East. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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