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Riverside (KS) Campground

38.6110° N / 97.9556° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Nov 2Next open weekend Nov 630 monitored sites

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Riverside (KS)

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233601

When Riverside (KS) reopens

Riverside (KS)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
23

Only 23 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 30 monitored sites

Of the 1,860 tracked site-dates (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 1,214 open for online reservation · 64 reserved · 165 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative) · 417 closed. Of the facility's 30 monitored sites, 25 can be reserved online and 5 are first-come, first-served.

Where the open windows are

34.7% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 1,214 of 1,860 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027
Not open online34.7%
Open site-dates1,214 / 1,860
Reserved (of online inventory)64 / 1,278
Weekday openings527
Weekend openings625

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 527 fall on weekdays and 625 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 1,152 open site-nights on mapped sites; 1,214 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – May 2027
02505007501,00056158667NOVAPRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April holds the most room. 586 of 900 site-dates are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 24 sites
WindowNightSites openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 2624Open
FRI Nov 2724Open
SAT Nov 2824Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 24 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked night. New Year: no online availability on any tracked night. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit
WindowDateUnits openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 261Open
FRI Nov 271Open
SAT Nov 281Open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None open
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.

Best-availability sites

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
001  62
005  62
006  62
007  62
008  62

The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.

Availability by day-use unit

Most open reservation dates · tracked window
UnitOpen reservation dates
P06  62

This day-use unit currently has 62 reservation dates available.

Next windows

As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6

The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Stays and site detail

1,152 open site-nights across 24 sites at Riverside (KS), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

29 overnight sites and 1 day-use unit are represented in the current inventory. Day-use inventory is excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; its reservation dates are listed separately below.

Multi-night stays. 111 2-night, 110 3-night, 34 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site 001.

RV length. Longest recorded site here is 80 ft. 19 sites take 25 ft, 17 sites take 35 ft, 17 sites take 40 ft.

All 24 sites with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
00145 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
00548 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
00680 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
00748 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
00851 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
00951 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
02058 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
02375 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
02670 ftYes6233 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more
00351 ftYes6033 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +48 more
00451 ftYes6033 nightsNov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15 +48 more
00233 ftYes5933 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 14 +47 more
02560 ftYes5633 nightsNov 2, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +44 more
01960 ftYes5333 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22 +41 more
02470 ftYes4829 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +36 more
01860 ftYes3416 nightsNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 27 +22 more
01054 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more
01154 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more
01520 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more
01619 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more
01720 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more
02120 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more
02720 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more
02825 ftNone284 nightsNov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 13, Nov 14, Nov 15, Nov 20, Nov 21, Nov 22, Nov 26, Nov 27, Nov 28 +16 more

Day-use inventory

62 available reservation dates across 1 day-use unit. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 1 day-use unit with current availability
UnitOpen reservation datesConsecutive datesDates
P066233 datesNov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13 +50 more

About Riverside (KS)

Overview

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.

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. During the peak season (May 15- Sep 15) all camping payments will be made directly to Recreation 1 Stop. Below is the proper procedure when arriving at Riverside: 1.If Reservation is made prior to arrival, proceed to reserved site and have reservation number available for proof of payment. 2.If arriving without a reservation do the following: -Select Campsite (Reservations are not posted. Do not set up on site until payment is made) -Visit www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 to check availability and pay for camping fees. -Record you reservation number for proof of payment -Set up on Campsite

Natural Features

The campground is situated on the wooded riverside where wildlife is abundant. Whitetail deer, Great Blue Heron, Quail, Turkey, Rabbits, Squirrels and a wide variety of waterfowl are commonly seen. Sandstone bluffs, rolling hills, and vast, open prairie lands surround the lake.

Nearby Attractions

The Fort Harker Museum in Kanopolis and the Rogers Art Gallery and Museum in Ellsworth both portray the settlement of the American West. Kanopolis State Park, Kansas' first, offers numerous trails for hiking, biking and equestrian activities. The park also has additional boating, fishing, and picnicking areas.

30 monitored sites5 FCFS sitesRVs up to 80 ft16 with hookups24 shadedWaterfrontRiverfrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 8

Getting there

From Salina, KS: Take HWY 140 19 miles west to HWY 141. Travel 14 miles south on 141, then 1/2 mile east on Riverside Drive. Look for signs to the park. From Ellsworth, KS: Take HWY 140 15 miles east to HWY 141. Travel 14 miles South on Hwy 141. Travel 1/2 mile East on Riverside Drive and look for signs to the park. From Lindsborg, KS: Take HWY 4 approximately 15 miles west to HWY 141. Travel 3 miles north, then 1/2 mile east on Riverside Drive and look for signs to the park.

Us Army Corps Of Engineers, Marquette, KS 67464785-546-2294
CampingDisc GolfFishingPicnickingWater Access

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Riverside (KS)?

Reservations for Riverside (KS) are made through Recreation.gov. 1,214 of 1,860 tracked site-dates are currently open (65.3%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 23 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Riverside (KS)?

Campsite Sniper detected 23 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Riverside (KS)?

110 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site 001. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which sites at Riverside (KS) fit a 35-foot RV?

17 of the 24 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 80 ft.

Which month has the most availability at Riverside (KS)?

April 2027, with 586 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 900.

When is the next open date at Riverside (KS)?

As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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