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Riverside East

Riverside East is located near Burlington, Kansas, in the John Redmond Reservoir area. The terrain consists of flatlands with access to the reservoir, providing opportunities for water activities. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s during winter to highs in the 90s in summer, and visitors can explore nearby attractions like the Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

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

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.

Fee Info

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

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Location

Riverside East is located in Kansas

Detail location of campground

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.

Address

1565 EMBANKMENT RD SW
Burlington, KS 66839-8911

Coordinates

38.2333333 N
95.75 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
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  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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Reviewed Oct. 5, 2021

Quiet, but old.

Nice quiet place. Only 4 campers here including the host. Seems to have been put on the back burner by the Corp of Engineers, not much maintenance or repairs. But after my discount it is only $7.50 per night for water and electric so no complaints.

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  • Review photo of Riverside East by Norman S., October 5, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Riverside East have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Riverside East has 30 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Riverside East?

    Riverside East allows vehicles up to 75 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Riverside East?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Riverside East, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • How hard is it to get a campsite at Riverside East?

    Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Riverside East. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Riverside East, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

  • Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Riverside East?

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