Riverside West

John Redmond Reservoir, KS · ≈25.5 mi to Emporia
Sites
26
Max rig
60 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
25.5 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs with pull-through sites
  • RVers needing electric and water hookups
  • Anglers and hikers
  • Families with pets

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Visitors seeking 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

25 StandardsDrive-In access
1 Group ShelterReserved as one unit · largest capacity: 75 people
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedDrinking waterElectric hookupsFire pitsFlush toiletsGrillsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BikingBirdingCampingFishingHiking
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Where it is

Nearest town: Emporia, ~25.5 miGet directions ↗

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Overview

Overview Riverside West Campground is located on the west bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Check-in time is 4 p.m. and Check-out time is 3 p.m. Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted. Recreation With nearly 10,000 acres of water and 30,000 acres of land, John Redmond Reservoir 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 West Campground features 25 campsites, along with one large reservable picnic shelter. 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 provide 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