Army Corps of Engineers manages this established campground on the outflow side of Kanopolis Reservoir, providing electric and water hookups for RVs along with standard amenities including restrooms, showers, and a dump station. The location sits away from direct lake access, requiring a short drive to reach the main body of water. Campers report consistently quiet conditions even during peak weekend periods, with clean facilities and marginal cell phone service throughout the area.
For additional camping options in the region, campsites near Kanopolis Recreation Area include several state park alternatives within walking distance.
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Location
Public CampgroundRiverside - Kanopolis Reservoir is located in Kansas
Coordinates
38.60700065 N
97.96200028 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 1 hr 23 min from Manhattan, KS
- 1 hr 23 min from Wichita, KS
- 2 hrs from Topeka, KS
- 2 hrs 19 min from Lawrence, KS
