Dam Site
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — BURLINGTON · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | John Redmond Reservoir |
| Location | BURLINGTON · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir · 38.25000, -95.75000 · Map |
| Sites | 23 public sites counted from the federal listing — 20 standard electric; 2 group shelter electric; 1 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 of 23 sites (up to 30 amp where reported) Water hookups at 24 of 23 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 23 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 23 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | QR Code Scan, Phone R1S, Reserve Online. |
| Check-in / out | In 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 24 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 2 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | PlaygroundVault toilets |
| Phone | 620-364-8613 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-10-18.
From the official listing
Overview Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and Reservoir in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Check-in time is 4 p.m. and Check-out time is 3 p.m.
Recreation John Redmond Reservoir is 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 Dam Site Campground features 21 individual campsites, a playground, two day use shelter houses, a shower house and two CXTs. Also at Dam Site are two boat ramps; a single lane with courtesy dock and a double lane.
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.
Directions, from the listing
From Burlington, Kansas, take US 75 north for about 3.5 miles, then turn west onto Embankment Road and continue for .3 miles and follow signs to park entrance.
Nearest federal campgrounds
1 mi straight-line · Burlington KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersRiverside West
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17 mi straight-line · Lebo KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersCoeur D'Alene
17 mi straight-line · MELVERN KansasUSACEU.S. Army Corps of EngineersTurkey Point
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Trip Card — Dam Site
BURLINGTON · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | BURLINGTON · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir |
| Fees | QR Code Scan, Phone R1S, Reserve Online. |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 23 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 23 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233481 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.