Can you reserve a site at Riverside West?

Yes, Riverside West is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Riverside West have?

33 sites in total, of which 26 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Riverside West?

60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Riverside West?

Yes, pets are allowed at Riverside West.

Are campfires allowed at Riverside West?

Campfires are allowed at Riverside West. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Riverside West, Kansas — 26 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Riverside West Campground is located on the west bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas.
This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

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

Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted.

Recreation

With nearly 10,000 acres of water and 30,000 acres of land, John Redmond Reservoir 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 West Campground features 25 campsites, along with one large reservable picnic shelter.

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 provide 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

26 bookable sites
33 sites in total, including non-bookable
1 site for day use only
1 accessible site
Vehicles up to 60 ft
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: MAIN, OCHA, RWES

Site types

25 Standard Electric
7 Management
1 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

33 campsites at Riverside West

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Max rig	People
007	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
008	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	—	8	🐾
009	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
010	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
011	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
011 closed	MAIN	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	25 ft	8	🐾
012	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
013	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
014	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
015	MAIN	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
016	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
017	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
018	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
019	MAIN	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
020	MAIN	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
Day Use Shelter 6	MAIN	Group Shelter Electric	—	Gravel	—	—	75	♿ 🐾
001	OCHA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
002	OCHA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	Slight	55 ft	8	🐾
003	OCHA	Standard Electric	Pull Through	Gravel	Slight	60 ft	8	🐾
003 closed	OCHA	Management	Back In	Gravel	Slight	45 ft	8	🐾
004	OCHA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾
005	OCHA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
005 closed	OCHA	Management	Pull Through	Gravel	—	50 ft	8	🐾
006	OCHA	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
007 closed	OCHA	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	43 ft	8	🐾
009 closed	OCHA	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	48 ft	8	🐾
021	RWES	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
022	RWES	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
023	RWES	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
024	RWES	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
025	RWES	Standard Electric	Back In	Gravel	—	—	8	🐾
027 closed	RWES	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	30 ft	8	🐾
032 closed	RWES	Management	Back In	Gravel	—	40 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Burlington, Kansas, take US 75 north for about 3.5 miles, then turn west onto Embankment Road and continue for 2.5 miles and follow signs to park entrance.

38.22917, -95.76667 · 38°13'45.0"N 95°46'0.0"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, 2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

QR Codes, payment over phone to Recreation.gov, or reservation 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 Riverside West

Can you reserve a site at Riverside West?: Yes, Riverside West is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Riverside West have?: 33 sites in total, of which 26 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Riverside West?: 60 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Riverside West?: Yes, pets are allowed at Riverside West.
Does Riverside West have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Riverside West?: Campfires are allowed at Riverside West. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Riverside West

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Michigan Valley 32.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Whitehall Bay 42.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Damsite - Fall River Lake 43.6 mi · Campground · we watch it

Contact

Phone 620-364-8613
Book Recreation.gov

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

Riverside West