Riverside East
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 41 |
| group shelter electric | 2 |
| Host/management | 12 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
43 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 011 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 012 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 013 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 70 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 014 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 015 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 55 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 016 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | ||
| 017 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 48 | Gravel | None | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 018 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes | |
| 019 | CAMP | Electric | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | None | 20/30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 1 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 75 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | QR Codes, Reservation over phone (recreation.gov), and online reservation |
| Accessibility | Site Day Use Shelter 4 is listed accessible |
Riverside East Campground features 41 reservable campsites, along with two large picnic shelters that make the area ideal for large parties or family functions.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
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.
| Nearest town | Burlington, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.2333° N, 95.7500° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 17.8 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Gear & Knives ↗ | 27.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Central RV ↗ | 38.6 mi |
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⛺ Riverside East USACE Campground Review, Burlington, KS
Public land it sits in
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge begins about 6.8 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.8 miFlint Hills National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 18,575 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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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
The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Riverside East?
Sites at Riverside East are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Riverside East?
QR Codes, Reservation over phone (recreation.gov), and online reservation
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Riverside East?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Riverside East have?
55 sites, including 41 standard sites with power and 2 group shelter electric.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Riverside East?
The longest site here provides 75 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Riverside East have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Riverside East?
Yes, pets are allowed at Riverside East. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Riverside East?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Riverside East?
Site Day Use Shelter 4 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Riverside East?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Riverside East?
John Redmond Reservoir, around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Riverside East?
Burlington, Kansas. The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.
Source: Getting there