Openings · last 7 days
11
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 11 site openings here in the last 7 days
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 30 days
13
Openings · last 90 days
13
Only 13 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 · Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026 · of 30 monitored sites
Of the 2,220 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026): 1,327 open for online reservation · 211 reserved · 682 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
40.2% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 1,327 of 2,220 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Nov 30, 2026Not open online40.2%
Open site-dates1,327 / 2,220
Reserved (of online inventory)211 / 1,538
Weekday openings605
Weekend openings648
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 605 fall on weekdays and 648 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 1,253 open site-nights on mapped sites; 1,327 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Nov 2026November holds the most room. 622 of 900 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 24 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 24 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 24 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 24 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 24 sites are available for the complete three-night stay.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 day-use unit| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 1 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 1 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 1 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: 1 day-use unit is available for all three dates.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 007 | 74 |
| 001 | 69 |
| 009 | 69 |
| 002 | 68 |
| 008 | 66 |
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| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| P06 | 74 |
This day-use unit currently has 74 reservation dates available.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,253 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. 147 2-night, 144 3-night, 28 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 007.
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
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | 48 ft | Yes | 74 | 74 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 more |
| 001 | 45 ft | Yes | 69 | 50 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +57 more |
| 009 | 51 ft | Yes | 69 | 55 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +57 more |
| 002 | 33 ft | Yes | 68 | 50 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 30 +56 more |
| 008 | 51 ft | Yes | 66 | 41 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +54 more |
| 004 | 51 ft | Yes | 65 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +53 more |
| 006 | 80 ft | Yes | 64 | 50 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +52 more |
| 003 | 51 ft | Yes | 63 | 44 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +51 more |
| 026 | 70 ft | Yes | 61 | 37 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +49 more |
| 020 | 58 ft | Yes | 59 | 37 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +47 more |
| 025 | 60 ft | Yes | 59 | 50 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +47 more |
| 005 | 48 ft | Yes | 55 | 32 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +43 more |
| 018 | 60 ft | Yes | 54 | 37 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6 +42 more |
| 024 | 70 ft | Yes | 52 | 37 nights | Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18 +40 more |
| 023 | 75 ft | Yes | 49 | 37 nights | Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +37 more |
| 019 | 60 ft | Yes | 48 | 37 nights | Sep 27, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 16, Oct 17, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 25 +36 more |
| 010 | 54 ft | None | 35 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +23 more |
| 011 | 54 ft | None | 35 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +23 more |
| 015 | 20 ft | None | 35 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +23 more |
| 016 | 19 ft | None | 35 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +23 more |
| 017 | 20 ft | None | 35 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +23 more |
| 027 | 20 ft | None | 35 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +23 more |
| 028 | 25 ft | None | 35 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11 +23 more |
| 021 | 20 ft | None | 33 | 4 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Oct 4, Oct 9, Oct 10, Oct 11, Oct 12, Oct 16 +21 more |
Day-use inventory
74 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
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| P06 | 74 | 74 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +62 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
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233601 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Riverside (KS)?
Reservations for Riverside (KS) are made through Recreation.gov. 1,327 of 2,220 tracked site-dates are currently open (59.8%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 13 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 11 site-date openings at Riverside (KS) in the last 7 days, 13 over 30 days and 13 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Riverside (KS)?
144 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 007. 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)?
November 2026, with 622 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 900.
When is the next open date at Riverside (KS)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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