US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · Army Corps lake in Ellsworth County, Kansas.
| Managed by | US Army Corps of Engineers (Kanopolis Lake) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 30 |
| Site types | 19 standard, electric, 10 standard, no electric, 1 group shelter no electric |
| RV hookups | Electric hookups at 21 sites (water at 20) |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 80 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (785) 546-2294 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Riverside (ks) Campground before you go.
Riverside Campground is located on the Smoky Hill River just downstream from Kanopolis Lake in central Kansas, 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake, one of the state's oldest lakes, provides many outdoor activities, including boating, fishing and hunting. Recreation Kanopolis Lake offers great boating and fishing opportunities. On land, hunting, hiking, and biking are popular activities. Facilities Riverside Campground offers 24 campsites, 16 with electric and water hookups and 8 primitive campsites. Other amenities include flush toilets, drinking water, showers, a playground, dump station and direct river access.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Riverside (ks) Campground is in Ellsworth County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.