Riverside Campground and Camping
Fishing Hot Spots near Riverside Campground
"Catfish, carp, bullhead, occasionally flat head found in Salt Creek. ..." Salt Creek
"Catfish can be caught throughout the fall and winter on cutbait, livers, nighcrawlers, and small..." McPherson County State Lake
"Road runners, jigs, and spoons are good fall and winter baits. Look for access to dropoffs and cast..." Kanopolis Lake
About the Campground
Located on the Smoky Hill River in central Kansas approximately 30 miles southwest of Salina. Kanopolis Lake is one of the oldest lakes in Kansas surrounded by vast open prairie. The area offers many recreational opportunities as well as fishing and hunting. A variety of game animals such as whitetail deer, pheasant, quail, prairie chicken, whitetail, turkey, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel can be found here. Riverside Campground offers 32 campsites, 16 with electric and water hookups and 16 primitive campsites. Other amenities include a dump station, hot showers, playground, and river access for fishing.
Services & Amenities
| Within Facility |
- Basketball Court
- Comfort Station
- Dump Station
- Fishing
- Flush Toilet
- Parking
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- Playground
- Potable Water
- Ranger Station
- River Access
- Showers
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Fees
Peak Season
May 01 2010 -
Sep 30 2010 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$12.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$16.00-$18.00 |
Walk In Season
Oct 01 2010 -
Dec 31 2010 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$4.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$4.00-$16.00 |
Walk In Season
Jan 01 2011 -
Apr 30 2011 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$4.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$4.00-$16.00 |
Peak Season
May 01 2011 -
Sep 30 2011 |
STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$12.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$16.00-$18.00 |
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Alerts and Important Information
Reservations must be made at least 4 days in advance. This campground requires:
2 day minimum stay on weekends.
3 day minimum stay on holiday weekends.
The campground is open with full facilities between 1 May - 30 Sep and sites range from $12-$16.00/night.
An attendant is on duty during this time.
There is a $4/night utility fee at sites with electrical hookups - 1Oct- 30 Apr.
Maximum camping units per campsite: 1 wheeled camping unit and 2 tents, or 3 tents only.
Additional information can be obtained by calling the Kanopolis Project Office at (785) 546-2294.
Campsites 12-40 are primitive sites without developed camp pads.
Wheeled camping units and tents are allowed on these sites.
CAUTION: Sites 1 to 9 backs up to a steep river bank and may be dangerous to unattended children.
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Riverside
Campground Phone: 785-546-2294
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
McPherson,
KS
785-546-2294
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More About Riverside Campground
Riverside is a campground located in McPherson, Kansas. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -97.93333 latitude, and -97.93333 longitude into your GPS device.
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