Explore Riverside East Campground in 360°
This campground has a full virtual tour with interactive campsite markers. Walk through every loop, inspect individual sites, and see the views before you book.
Launch Virtual Tour →📅 Check Campsite Availability
What campers say
Riverside East Campground sits along the Neosho River near the dam, offering quiet, scenic sites with water/electric hookups, a dump station, and clean showers/restrooms. Many campers note level, well‑maintained sites, covered picnic tables, and helpful park staff; the spillway provides steady white‑noise. Practical tradeoffs: some sites are close together which can limit slide‑outs and awnings, a few sites have awkward grades for backing, and river access is restricted by a safety fence. Most reviews praise cleanliness and affordability, though a few mention inconsistent restroom cleaning and at least one customer service issue.
Our summary of 41 traveler reviews.
✅ Amenities & Features
📖 About This Campground
- Campsites: The campground features 42 reservable sites, each equipped with water and electric hookups. Three camping units are allowed per campsite; only one may be an RV or camper unit, or up to three tents. Only one camping unit may be plugged into the electric service
- Restrooms and Showers: Modern facilities with hot showers are available for guests.
- Picnic Shelters: Two large shelters are ideal for group gatherings and family functions.
- Boat Ramp: Access to the John Redmond Reservoir for boating and fishing activities.
- Trails: Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore, suitable for hiking and wildlife viewing.
- Fishing: The reservoir is home to various fish species, including white crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, and various sunfish.
- ATV Trails: The Otter Creek ATV area, located at the west end of the dam, provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.