Outdoor Kansas for Kids Coffey County, September 11-13, 2009, John Redmond Reservoir
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OK Kids Coffey County September 6-7, 2008, John Redmond Reservoir.

CAMPING & CAMPER INFO

Riverside West is located on the west bank of the Neosho River and is a 168-acre park is situated in old growth bottomland providing a unique park environment for this portion of Kansas. There are 37 campsites that provide electric hookups with an additional 6 campsites located near the stilling basin with no water or electric hookups. More camping sites (electric & water) are available in Riverside East.

John Redmond Reservoir, Riverside West and East Campgrounds arial map

Free camping Friday and Saturday nights at John Redmond Reservoir's Riverside West and/or East campgrounds. Campsites are first-come, first-served assignment.

Even though the recreation.gov site notes that pets are allowed in Riverside West Campgrounds, for safety reasons, there will be NO PETS ALLOWED in Riverside West campsites during the 2009 event. If you must bring your pet, please request a Riverside East campsite.

For additional safety reasons, NO VEHICLE TRAFFIC other than shuttles, event coordinators, and emergency vehicles will be allowed in the campgrounds during the 2009 event. Campers are free to park a vehicle in the Day Parking Area and ride the shuttle to and from there.

If you have questions regarding these changes, please contact us at info@okkidscc.com.

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OK KIDS COFFEY COUNTY ACTIVITIES

OK KIDS activities will be stationed throughout the Riverside West campgrounds. Shuttle service will be provided throughout the day Saturday with pick-up at the parking lot. Transportation will also be provided for the John Redmond Sportsman Shooting Range activity.

Hayrack rides, campfire fun, and a movie & popcorn are planned for evening activities and a hot breakfast Sunday morning (need not be a camper to enjoy the breakfast!).

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MEALS

You don't have to be a camper to enjoy the free lunch, supper, and breakfast provided courtesy of our generous Event Partners and served at the Riverside West Shelter House #6. Don't miss these great outdoor meal events!

Free lunch 11:30-12:30 pm on Saturday. Grilled hot dog, chips, and snack cake courtesy of Coffey Health System.

Free supper 5:30-7:00 pm on Saturday. BBQ supper courtesy of the Coffey County Sheriff's Office.

Burlington Tax sponsors the "Dessert Cook-off" Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops compete for the "Dutch Oven Traveling Trophy" and OK Kids goers get the dessert sponsored by Burlington Tax.

Free breakfast 8:00-9:30 am on Sunday. Coffey County Fire District #1 serves it up hot with pancakes, sausage patties, biscuits and sausage gravy, orange juice and coffee.

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YOUTH CHURCH SERVICE

There will be a non-denominational youth church service on Sunday at the Riverside West Shelter House #6 (following Sunday's breakfast).

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Event Partner
OK Kids Coffey County Event Partner.

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Mountain Climber Sponsors
Murray's Electric
LLC

Hiker Sponsors
Coffey County Land Title Co., Inc.

2009 Sponsorship Drive begins in July 2009.

All sponsors are listed on the Website for one year.

See 2008 Sponsor Info


OK Kids Coffey County, John Redmond Reservoir

OK Kids Coffey County, John Redmond Reservoir

OK Kids Coffey County, John Redmond Reservoir