Established Camping
Riverside East
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Effective April 1, 2024<strong> check-in is now at 4 p.m. and check-out is now at 3 p.m.</strong> For further information please contact the John Redmond Project Office at 620-364-8613.
About
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.__
Facilities
Riverside East Campground features 42 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.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.
Fee Info
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
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.
Location
Riverside East is located in Kansas
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