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Riverside

Its 29 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov. Riverside is a Army Corps of Engineers campground near Ellsworth, Kansas.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

Army Corps of Engineers · Ellsworth, Kansas

The Smoky Hill River borders the North end of Riverside ParkThe Smoky Hill River borders the North end of Riverside Park
The Smoky Hill River borders the North end of Riverside ParkThe Smoky Hill River borders the North end of Riverside Park1 / 2

The Smoky Hill River borders the North end of Riverside Park. Photo: USACE, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

Army Corps of Engineers
Managed by
Some sites
Hookups
80 ft
Max RV length

It sits 0.7 miles outside the boundary of Kanopolis State Park; its hours, entrance fee, and boundary are on publiclandsdb.com.

Getting a site

Managed by
Army Corps of Engineers
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Fee unknown, see agency

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Sites and hookups

Total sites
29
Hookups
Some sites , up to 50 amp
Max RV length
80 ft
Site driveways
Mixed
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Dump station
  • ✓ Fire rings
  • ✓ Pets allowed

On site: Toilets, dump station, fire rings, and pets allowed.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Campsites

29 sites in 2 loops; 2 pull-through; 20 with electric hookups; the longest takes a 80 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
SP - 30 AMP Electric & Water ADMIN Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop ADMIN, site SP - 30 AMP Electric & Water
SP - 50 AMP Electric & Water ADMIN Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop ADMIN, site SP - 50 AMP Electric & Water
SP - Offseason Electric ADMIN Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop ADMIN, site SP - Offseason Electric
SP - Offseason Primitive ADMIN Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop ADMIN, site SP - Offseason Primitive
SP - Primitive ADMIN Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop ADMIN, site SP - Primitive
001 RIVE Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 001
002 RIVE Standard electric 25 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 002
003 RIVE Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 003
004 RIVE Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 004
005 RIVE Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 005
006 RIVE Standard electric 80 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 006
007 RIVE Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 007
008 RIVE Standard electric 50 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 008
009 RIVE Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 30 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 009
010 RIVE Standard nonelectric 45 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 010
011 RIVE Standard nonelectric 50 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 011
015 RIVE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 015
016 RIVE Standard nonelectric 19 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 016
017 RIVE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 017
018 RIVE Standard electric 60 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 018
019 RIVE Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 019
020 RIVE Standard electric 45 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 020
021 RIVE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 021
023 RIVE Standard electric 75 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 023
024 RIVE Standard electric 70 ft Pull-through 50 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 024
025 RIVE Standard electric 55 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 025
026 RIVE Standard electric 70 ft Back-in 50 amp No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 026
027 RIVE Standard nonelectric 20 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 027
028 RIVE Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop RIVE, site 028

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-29. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-29

Access and cell service

38.6103, -97.9570 in Ellsworth. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Riverside?

Sites at Riverside are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233601).

How many campsites does Riverside have?

Riverside has 29 campsites.

Does Riverside have RV hookups?

Some sites at Riverside have hookups, up to 50 amp; others do not. The longest rig allowed is 80 feet and there is a dump station.

Are there pull-through sites at Riverside?

Recreation.gov lists 2 pull-through sites at Riverside: loop RIVE, site 023 and loop RIVE, site 024.

Are dogs allowed at Riverside?

Yes, pets are allowed at Riverside.

Who manages Riverside?

Riverside is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Around Riverside

reservoirfinder.com · 0.6 miles

Kanopolis Lake's mapped center point is 0.6 miles from Riverside in a straight line. Current water level: Kanopolis Lake water level on reservoirfinder.com.

Venango Park Ellsworth · Army Corps of Engineers · Reservable
Sites
124
Season
Not on record
Fee
Not on record

More campgrounds: camping near Ellsworth and campgrounds in Ellsworth.

Sources

  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29
  • recreation.gov (name, coordinates, manager, reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, hookups, electricAmpMax, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, fireRings, toilets, dumpStation, sites, campsites), accessed 2026-09-29

Photo credits

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