Riverside West
John Redmond Reservoir — riverside, fishing, hiking
Location: BURLINGTON, KS, KS
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$22 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (42 reviews)
Season: May through October
Riverside West Campground is located on the west bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/riverside-west to be notified when sites open up.
Riverside West offers 26 riverside campsites at $18/night with clean bathrooms and amenities like fire rings and picnic tables. Google reviewers praise the private campsites, reasonable pricing, and well-maintained facilities managed by the Army Corps of Engineers.
Wildlife alert: Expect waterfowl including Cassiar Junco, Glaucous Gull, American Herring Gull, and Ring-billed Gull. Pond sliders and common watersnakes are present in the area.
Insider tips for Riverside West: Book early — this federal campground fills up quickly during peak season Check-in is 4 p.m., check-out is 3 p.m. Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted; review site restrictions upon arrival
Skip Riverside West if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to camp outside May through October — seasonal operations only. You prefer riverside tent camping — riverside and wingwall camping is prohibited.
Best time to visit Riverside West: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Riverside East (BURLINGTON, KS), Dam Site (BURLINGTON, KS), Arrow Rock (Lebo, KS), Turkey Point (Osage City, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Riverside West
Cell signal at Riverside West (BURLINGTON, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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 West Campground is located on the west bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted.
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 federal campground fills up quickly during peak season
Check-in is 4 p.m., check-out is 3 p.m.
Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted; review site restrictions upon arrival
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: T-Mobile.
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 2.5 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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