Dam Site
John Redmond Reservoir — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: BURLINGTON, KS, KS
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$25 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (36 reviews)
Season: May through October
Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and Reservoir in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/dam-site to be notified when sites open up.
Dam Site Campground offers 168 acres on John Redmond Reservoir with excellent fishing opportunities for white crappie, white bass, channel catfish, and sunfish. Campers praise the stunning sunset views and scenic beauty, with one reviewer driving over an hour just for the scenery.
Wildlife alert: American White Pelican, Ring-billed Gull, Glaucous Gull, American Herring Gull, Common Garter Snake, and ring-necked snake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Dam Site: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand. Check East Side campground if the main dump station is locked. Campsite 20 offers excellent sunset views according to camper reviews.
Skip Dam Site if: You need RV hookups — this campground has no hookups and is only suitable for self-contained RVs.. You prefer full-service facilities — some campers report tight spacing between trees and limited services.. You need year-round access — seasonal operations May through October only..
Best time to visit Dam Site: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..
Nearby campgrounds: Riverside East (BURLINGTON, KS), Riverside West (BURLINGTON, KS), Arrow Rock (Lebo, KS), Coeur D’Alene (MELVERN, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Dam Site
Cell signal at Dam Site (BURLINGTON, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and Reservoir in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand.
Check East Side campground if the main dump station is locked.
Campsite 20 offers excellent sunset views according to camper reviews.
Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Burlington, Kansas, take US 75 north for about 3.5 miles, then turn west onto Embankment Road and continue for .3 miles and follow signs to park entrance.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — John Redmond Reservoir fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at John Redmond Reservoir before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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