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Camping at Riverside (Ks) near Marquette

Public campground · Marquette · 29 campsites

A forested campground near fishing, hiking, and mountain biking. RV fit varies by site.

About this campground

Riverside Campground sits on the wooded banks of the Smoky Hill River just downstream from Kanopolis Lake, about 30 miles southwest of Salina. The site feels like a riverside stop framed by sandstone bluffs, rolling hills and broad prairie a setting where white-tailed deer and flocks of waterfowl are as likely to be seen as Great Blue Herons, quail, wild turkeys, rabbits and squirrels.

4.0 on Recreation.gov · 133 reviewsBook on Recreation.gov · Hipcamp
View all 6 photos

At a glance

  • RV sites up to 75 ft

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Electric on many sites

    Some sites have no hookups.

  • Pets welcome
  • Flush toilets

    Showers on site. Dump station on site.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationReviewsPlan your stay

18 available sites

18 open of 29 sites
Site 001
RV or tent · Up to 45 ft · Up to 8 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 002
RV or tent · Up to 33 ft · Up to 8 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 003
RV or tent · Up to 51 ft · Up to 8 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 006
RV or tent · Up to 8 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 007
RV or tent · Up to 48 ft · Up to 8 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 009
RV or tent · Up to 51 ft · Up to 8 peopleElectric
Available all 2 nights
$36 for 2 nights
$18/night · before taxes & fees
Site 010
RV or tent · Up to 54 ft · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 011
RV or tent · Up to 54 ft · Up to 8 peopleNo hookups
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees

View full availability calendar · night-by-night from Recreation.gov

Availability on Recreation.gov.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
015
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
028
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
021
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
027
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
010
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
017
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
016
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
011
standard nonelectric
✓✓$16
020
standard electric
✓✓$18
026
standard electric

Compare providers

Each rate is from the named provider (checked Nov 7). Order follows availability and price, never commission.

Compare booking options

You book with the provider. Each row shows that provider's lowest open option for your dates, and which provider our main button uses.

Recreation.govMain booking button
Availability & rates from this provider
Lowest open: Site 010 · Standard Nonelectric
Available for your dates · 18 sites
$16/night
Book with Recreation.gov ↗
Pick your dates again on this provider's site.
Hipcamp
Availability & rates from this provider
Lowest open: Riverside Camping #2
Available for your dates · 3 sites
$35/night
Book with Hipcamp ↗
Your dates are passed to this provider.
Why the prices differ
  • Recreation.gov: $16/night for “Site 010 · Standard Nonelectric”.
  • Hipcamp: $35/night for “Riverside Camping #2”.

Each provider lists its own site types, so the cheapest option isn't the same site. Taxes and booking fees aren't included and aren't in our data for either provider; compare the total on each site before paying.

From $32 for 2 nights
$16/night · Before taxes & fees
18 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Recreation.gov. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Recreation.gov ↗

18 openSites from $16/night
Book on Recreation.gov

Amenities & location

  • Campfire Rings
  • Drinking Water Peak Season
  • Dump Station
  • Electric Hookups
  • Flush Toilets Seasonal
  • Grills
  • Host
  • Non Potable Water
  • Off Road Vehicle Trails
  • Paved Roads
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Shelters
Check-in
6:00 PM
Checkout
6:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 19 electric, 10 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
Open in Google Maps ↗

Riverside (Ks): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Riverside (Ks)?
Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (23 of 24 RV sites list a length) (per the listing)
Does Riverside (Ks) have RV hookups?
19 electric, 10 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Riverside (Ks)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov / Hipcamp (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Riverside (Ks)?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov / Hipcamp listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing Longest RV site listed: 75 ft (23 of 24 RV sites list a length)
Hookups & power
Listing 19 electric, 10 no-hookup individual sites
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 2 pull-through, 23 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 25 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): Verizon 2 (58 reports), AT&T 2 (20 reports), T-Mobile 2 (19 reports)
Water
Listing Water at 17 sites
Shade
Listing 26 of 26 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov / Hipcamp
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $16/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (133 reviews, ★ 4.0). Not written or edited by us.

“Nice quiet location but still close enough to amenities. ”

Shannon W 5 · Jul 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Love the park and space between camp sites”

Robyn W 5 · Jul 2025 · Recreation.gov

“Great site, right by the river with a path nearby down to the water. Well maintained with enough grass for our tent to set up comfortably. There are showers in the bathrooms.”

Imran W 5 · Jun 2025 · Recreation.gov
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Guides for this trip

  • How much does it cost to rent an RV?
  • Camping with dogs
✓
✓
$18
006
standard electric
✓✓$18
007
standard electric
✓✓$18
001
standard electric
✓✓$18
023
standard electric
✓✓$18
002
standard electric
✓✓$18
003
standard electric
✓✓$18
009
standard electric
✓✓$18
024
standard electric
✓✓$18
SP - Primitive
standard nonelectric
CC$16
SP - Offseason Primitive
standard nonelectric
CC$16
SP - 30 AMP Electric & Water
standard electric
CC$18
SP - 50 AMP Electric & Water
standard electric
CC$18
SP - Offseason Electric
standard electric
CC$18
005
standard electric
RR$18
004
standard electric
RR$18
008
standard electric
RR$18
018
standard electric
RR$18
019
standard electric
RR$18
025
standard electric
RR$18

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Hughes Holler

2.8 mi from Riverside (Ks) (straight-line)
Sites $55/night
$110 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights1 site open for every night

Our Little Grove

16.1 mi from Riverside (Ks) (straight-line)
Sites from $25/night
$50 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
View Campsites
Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Battlehill RV Park

26.8 mi from Riverside (Ks) (straight-line)
Sites from $28/night
$56 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
View Campsites
Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Zipline Tower Adventure in Kansas City Kansas area · 2 hr · from $82/person
    • Experience Weekend at Tanganyika Wildlife Park Kansas area · 8 hr–1 day · from $3147/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Wichita, KS Kansas area · 3 hr · from $83/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 29 sites take tents. See open sites ↑
  • Electric sites: 19 sites have power.

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here and whose listed length fits sites up to 75 ft. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite, two a/c and 1.5 bath, perfect for families
2022 Keystone Bullet Ultra Lite, two a/c and 1.5 bath, perfect for families

Travel trailer · 37 ft · sleeps 8 · 76 mi from campground

$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
2022 Keystone RV Avalanche Spacious!!!
2022 Keystone RV Avalanche Spacious!!!

Fifth wheel · 41 ft · sleeps 9 · 156 mi from campground

$199/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Go Explore Rentals - Bunkhouse Adventure Trailer 2022 Aspen Trail 2850BHS
Go Explore Rentals - Bunkhouse Adventure Trailer 2022 Aspen Trail 2850BHS

Travel trailer · 32 ft · sleeps 10 · 190 mi from campground

$150/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

View rental
Things to do

Activities near Riverside (Ks)

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Experience Weekend at Tanganyika Wildlife Park
Experience Weekend at Tanganyika Wildlife Park

Kansas area · 8 hr–1 day · from $3147/person

The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Wichita, KS
The Dinner Detective True Crime Murder Mystery Show - Wichita, KS

Kansas area · 3 hr · from $83/person

Zipline Tower Adventure in Kansas City
Zipline Tower Adventure in Kansas City

Kansas area · 2 hr · from $82/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Wacky Wichita Scavenger Hunt
Wacky Wichita Scavenger Hunt

Kansas area · 2 hr · from $20/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Off-peak Oct 1–Nov 30: RV & Tent $16–$22 per night
  • Peak season Apr 1–Apr 30: RV & Tent $18–$24 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Seasonal loop closures in this window: ADMIN (Nov 2026).

Plan your stay

How far ahead to book Riverside (Ks)

For May weekends, book about 118 days ahead. Three in four May Friday and Saturday arrivals were booked later than that, and half were booked 32 days or less before arrival. Past timing is guidance, not a guarantee of what is open now.

See booking patterns
Arrival monthFri/Sat arrivals: half booked at leastA quarter at leastOther days: half booked at leastA quarter at least
April21 days ahead59 days ahead10 days ahead60 days ahead
May32 days ahead118 days ahead16 days ahead79 days ahead
June19 days ahead78 days ahead12 days ahead50 days ahead
July15 days ahead55 days ahead14 days ahead71 days ahead
August13 days ahead50 days ahead8 days ahead38 days ahead
September20 days ahead93 days ahead18 days ahead48 days ahead
October28 days ahead54 days ahead9 days ahead41 days ahead
November9 days ahead23 days ahead4 days ahead22 days ahead

Months with fewer than 30 reservations of that kind are left blank. Sites where nearly every booking was made the day of arrival (pay on arrival) are left out. Closed seasons, windows not yet released for booking, and currently unavailable nights are separate from this history.

Based on Recreation.gov reservations, FY2015–2025 (5,038 reservations in the years scored). Counts reservations made, not nights actually camped: cancellations aren't in the data, and nights a site was closed count as not booked. FY2020–21 (COVID) are left out of the scores.

Compare site types

29 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites with electric

Tent or RV, with power

19 sites · $18/night

10 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

10 sites · $16/night

8 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Leavenworth Locomotion, KS Scavenger Hunt
Leavenworth Locomotion, KS Scavenger Hunt

Kansas area · 2 hr · from $20/person

Dodge City Wild West Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour
Dodge City Wild West Smartphone Guided Audio GPS Walking Tour

Kansas area · 50 min–1.2 hr · from $8/person

Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Wichita, To The Arkansas River
Amazing Scavenger Hunt: Wichita, To The Arkansas River

Kansas area · 2 hr · from $12/person

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Wichita by Zombie Scavengers
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in Wichita by Zombie Scavengers

Kansas area · 1 hr · from $20/person

Ultimate Adventure Zipline Tour in Bonner Springs
Ultimate Adventure Zipline Tour in Bonner Springs

Kansas area · 3 hr · from $100/person