Riverside East
RIVERSIDE EAST
Part of John Redmond Reservoir
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.
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.
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.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.Important Notices
Three camping units are allowed per campsite; only ONE of which my be a RV/Camper Unit OR 3 tents. NO EXCEPTIONS. Only one camping unit may be plugged into the electric service.
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 Coffey County Sheriff Office at (620) 364-2123 .
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 golfcarts, 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.
- 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
- Biking - Biking
- Birding - Birding
- Picnicking - Picnicking
Directions
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.
Contact Information
Phone: 620-364-8613
1565 EMBANKMENT RD SWBURLINGTON, KS 66839-8911 1227 15th Rd
Burlington , KS 66839
Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 038, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 004, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 039, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 029, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 033, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 021, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 025, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 035, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site Day Use Shelter 5, Loop ENTR, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 026, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 022, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 041, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site Day Use Shelter 4, Loop ENTR, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 036, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 007, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 023, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 002, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 027, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 024, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 017, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 018, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 034, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 037, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 040, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 019, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 003, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 032, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 015, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 020, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 030, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 031, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop MAIN, Type Standard Electric
- Site 010, Loop CAMP, Type Standard Electric
- Site 028, Loop HOBO, Type Standard Electric
