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Riverside East

USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Burlington · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir

AgencyUSACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers
AreaJohn Redmond Reservoir
LocationBurlington · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir · 38.23333, -95.75000 · Map
Sites43 public sites counted from the federal listing — 41 standard electric; 2 group shelter electric
Getting a siteReservable — 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.
HookupsElectric at 55 of 43 sites (up to 50 amp where reported)
Water hookups at 54 of 43 sites
Sewer hookups at 0 of 43 sites
Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 43 sites
Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way.
Max RV lengthLongest reported site fits 120 ft
Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 15 sites · 30 ft: 14 sites · 35 ft: 14 sites · 40 ft: 13 sites
Months openNot in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov.
FeesQR Codes, Reservation over phone (recreation.gov), and online reservation
Check-in / outIn 4:00 PM · Out 3:00 PM (most common in the listing)
PetsAllowed at 55 sites, as reported
Accessible sites1 marked accessible in the listing
AccessibilityN
Amenities, as reportedVault toilets
Phone620-364-8613

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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 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.

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 1.5 miles and follow signs to park entrance.

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Trip Card — Riverside East

Burlington · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir

AgencyUSACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
LocationBurlington · Kansas · John Redmond Reservoir
FeesQR Codes, Reservation over phone (recreation.gov), and online reservation
Getting a siteReservable
HookupsElectric at 55
Max RVUp to 120 ft
Months openNot in federal data
Sites43 sites

Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233602 · 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.