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.

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

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.

Nearby Attractions

Important Notices

• Three camping units per site; only one of which my be an RV/Camper Unit OR 3 tents. Childrens play tents do not count.

• Quiet hours are from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. All park visitors who are not camping must depart prior to 10 p.m.

• Pets must be kept contained at all times (i.e. 6ft leash or pen). It is a violation to leave pets unattended.

• Help keep your parks operating at their best - Please report issues and concerns with any of the facilities to a park ranger or gate attendant. For emergencies call 911.

• Help protect your public property by leaving them better than when you arrived. Trash receptacles are available throughout the parks. Please throw away any discarded materials in these locations; campsite fire rings are not to be used as trash cans- it is a violation of the rules to burn trash. Dumping of household trash is not permissible.

• ALL motorized vehicles (including golf carts, atvs and utvs) must be licensed and tagged to operate on Corps roadways. An Off-Road Vehicle park is located at Otter Creek; maximum wheel-base width of 60-inches. DOT approved helmets are required for ALL riders and passengers.

• Click here for more information on John Redmond.

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Available Activities

• Hiking - Hiking
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Boating - Boating
• Biking - Biking
• Kayaking - Kayaking
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Photography - Photography
• Wilderness - Wilderness
• Birding - Birding
• Day Use Area - Day Use Area
• Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

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.

Contact Information

Phone: 620-364-8613

Rental Options

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