Riverside East

John Redmond Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKansas⭐ 4.4 (106)

🟢 23 open windows as of Sep 19 — soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22

Availability checked 8h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 55 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 7h ago.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Riverside East in Kansas has 23 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Sat Sep 19–Tue Sep 22. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Sat Sep 19 – Tue Sep 223 nightsbook these dates →👥 14 in a row, CAMP #010–CAMP #023 next to each othersites CAMP #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #021, #022, #023, HOBO #024, #025, #026, #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, #037, #038, MAIN #001, #002, #003, #005, #007, #008, #009

Sat Sep 19 – Mon Sep 212 nightsbook these dates →sites HOBO #027

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →sites HOBO #040, MAIN #004, #006

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 10 in a row, HOBO #027–HOBO #036 next to each othersites HOBO #027, CAMP #015, #016, #017, #018, #019, #020, #022, HOBO #028, #029, #030, #031, #032, #033, #034, #035, #036, MAIN #001, #003

Sat Sep 26 – Tue Sep 293 nightsbook these dates →👥 6 in a row, MAIN #004–MAIN #009 next to each othersites CAMP #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #023, HOBO #025, MAIN #004, #005, #006, #007, #008, #009

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 HOBO #037 & HOBO #038 next to each othersites CAMP #021, HOBO #024, #026, #037, #038, #041, MAIN #002

Mon Sep 28 – Thu Oct 13 nightsbook these dates →sites HOBO #040

Fri Oct 2 – Mon Oct 53 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, CAMP #012–CAMP #014 next to each othersites CAMP #010, #012, #013, #014, #021, #023, HOBO #024, #025, #026, #037, MAIN #005, #006, #009

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite CAMP #010 — Riverside East #10 — **Site CAMP #010** · Riverside East #10USACE

Campsite CAMP #011 — Riverside East #11 — **Site CAMP #011** · Riverside East #11USACE

Campsite CAMP #012 — Riverside East #12 — **Site CAMP #012** · Riverside East #12USACE

Campsite CAMP #013 — Riverside East #13 — **Site CAMP #013** · Riverside East #13USACE

Campsite CAMP #014 — Riverside East #14 — **Site CAMP #014** · Riverside East #14USACE

Campsite CAMP #015 — Riverside East #15 — **Site CAMP #015** · Riverside East #15USACE

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $20–$25/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.4★★★★☆106 ratings

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Riverside East FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Riverside East?

Riverside East in Kansas takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Riverside East?

Campsite fees at Riverside East run about $20–$25/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Riverside East when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Riverside East often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

Is Riverside East a good campground?

Riverside East holds an average rating of 4.4/5 from 106 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Riverside East located?

Riverside East is located in Council Grove Lake, Kansas. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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