Riverside West

John Redmond Reservoir

🏕️ CampgroundCouncil Grove LakeKansas⭐ 4.3 (52)

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

Availability checked 10h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 33 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 6h ago.

💡 In short

Riverside West in Kansas has 5 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 →👥 6 in a row, OCHA #001–OCHA #006 next to each othersites MAIN #007, #008, #009, #015, #016, #017, #018, OCHA #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006

Sun Sep 20 – Wed Sep 233 nightsbook these dates →👥 5 in a row, MAIN #010–MAIN #014 next to each othersites MAIN #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #019, #020, RWES #021, #022, #023, #024

Tue Sep 22 – Fri Sep 253 nightsbook these dates →sites RWES #025

Fri Sep 25 – Mon Sep 283 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 11 in a row, MAIN #007–MAIN #017 next to each othersites MAIN #007, #008, #009, #010, #011, #012, #013, #014, #015, #016, #017, #020, OCHA #001, #002, #003, #004, #005, #006, RWES #022, #023, #024

Sun Sep 27 – Wed Sep 303 nightsbook these dates →👥 MAIN #018 & MAIN #019 next to each othersites MAIN #018, #019, RWES #021, #025

📷 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 MAIN #007 — Riverside West #7 — **Site MAIN #007** · Riverside West #7USACE

Campsite MAIN #008 — Riverside West #8 — **Site MAIN #008** · Riverside West #8USACE

Campsite MAIN #009 — Riverside West #9 — **Site MAIN #009** · Riverside West #9USACE

Campsite MAIN #015 — Riverside West #15 — **Site MAIN #015** · Riverside West #15USACE

Campsite MAIN #016 — Riverside West Site #16 — **Site MAIN #016** · Riverside West Site #16USACE

Campsite MAIN #017 — Riverside West #17 — **Site MAIN #017** · Riverside West #17USACE

🔭 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

💵 $18–$25/nightGroup Shelter ElectricStandard Electric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking

Ratings

4.3★★★★☆52 ratings

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

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Riverside West FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Riverside West?

Riverside West 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 West?

Campsite fees at Riverside West run about $18–$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 West when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Riverside West 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 West a good campground?

Riverside West holds an average rating of 4.3/5 from 52 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Where is Riverside West located?

Riverside West 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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