Dam Site

John Redmond Reservoir, Kansas

Overlanding score
60/100
Booking
Reservable
Site types
rv
Max vehicle length
Not published

Amenities

showerwaterplaygroundboat rampfishingtrail

About Dam Site

Overview

Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and Reservoir in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Check-in time is 4 p.m. and Check-out time is 3 p.m.

Recreation

John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance. Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.

Facilities

Dam Site Campground features 21 individual campsites, a playground, two day use shelter houses, a shower house and two CXTs. Also at Dam Site are two boat ramps; a single lane with courtesy dock and a double lane.

Natural Features

Source: Recreation.gov

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