Riverside East

John Redmond Reservoir, KS · ≈26.2 mi to Emporia
Sites
43
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
26.2 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • RVers needing electric and water hookups
  • Fishing and hiking enthusiasts
  • ADA accessibility needs

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers requiring sewer hookups
  • Those seeking close proximity to town

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
Verizon5G
AT&TLTE
T-Mobile5G

What's here

41 StandardsDrive-In access
2 Group Shelters2 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 50 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterElectric hookupsFire pitsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeVault toiletsWater hookups
Activities
BikingBirdingCampingFishingHikingPicnicking
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Where it is

Nearest town: Emporia, ~26.2 miGet directions ↗

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Overview

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. 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 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. Nearby Attractions The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.

Managed by US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground