Riverside (Ks)
Kanopolis Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: MARQUETTE, KS, KS
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$18 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (133 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 0%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riverside-ks to be notified when sites open up.
Riverside Campground offers 27 sites on the Smoky Hill River with access to Kanopolis Lake for boating and fishing. Google reviewers consistently praise the clean facilities, good spacing between sites, and popular river fishing.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Western Massasauga (venomous snake), Bullsnake, and Six-lined Racerunner documented within 8km
Insider tips for Riverside (Ks): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request sites 15, 16, or 17 which Google reviewers noted as great options Avoid site 11 due to lack of shade per Google reviews Disc golf available on-site per RIDB activities
Skip Riverside (Ks) if: You need full RV hookups — only some sites have electric and water hookups. You require year-round access — seasonal May-October only. You're uncomfortable around venomous snakes (Western Massasauga present in area).
Best time to visit Riverside (Ks): May-October — Campground operates May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Venango Park (MARQUETTE, KS), Sylvan Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS), Lucas Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS), Minooka Park (SYLVAN GROVE, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riverside (Ks)
Cell signal at Riverside (Ks) (MARQUETTE, KS): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 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.
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.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.
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
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request sites 15, 16, or 17 which Google reviewers noted as great options
Avoid site 11 due to lack of shade per Google reviews
Disc golf available on-site per RIDB activities
Campground operates May through October 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: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
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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 — Kanopolis Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Kanopolis Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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