Warning
GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
Available sites
135 total sites
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About Outlet(Melvern)
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (1360)
What Guests Are Saying
Melvern Outlet is a beautifully maintained campground known for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors enjoy the spacious sites, walking trails, and various activities like fishing and hiking, making it a family-friendly destination. However, some campers expressed disappointment over the closure of laundry facilities and maintenance issues, yet many plan to return for future visits.
What Guests Are Saying
Melvern Outlet is a beautifully maintained campground known for its clean facilities, friendly staff, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors enjoy the spacious sites, walking trails, and various activities like fishing and hiking, making it a family-friendly destination. However, some campers expressed disappointment over the closure of laundry facilities and maintenance issues, yet many plan to return for future visits.
Review Summary
Michael M
VerifiedJune 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 043, Loop: A-LO
Great place to camp. No problems, except we were attacked by a dog. The dog was at Site 35 on the evening of June 11th. The dog came at my dog and I dragging his chain. I was almost knocked down and my dog was bitten slightly. The owner intervened and apologized. Park needs to watch this type of problem.
Edward H
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: C-LO
I go to Melvern Lake often and it’s always a great experience!
Chris B
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: C-LO
Beautiful, well kept park. Many shady sites as well as many FHU. The lake sits below the dam on Melvern Lake. Only electric motors allowed which makes it wonderful for kayaks and paddle boards. The fishing was good as well. Bathrooms and showers are spread throughout the park and kept very clean and well stocked. There are washers and dryers in the three main shower houses.
The host was absolutely wonderful. We’ll definitely be back.
Edward H
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: C-LO
I go to Melvern Lake often and it’s always a great experience!
Chris B
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 114, Loop: C-LO
Beautiful, well kept park. Many shady sites as well as many FHU. The lake sits below the dam on Melvern Lake. Only electric motors allowed which makes it wonderful for kayaks and paddle boards. The fishing was good as well. Bathrooms and showers are spread throughout the park and kept very clean and well stocked. There are washers and dryers in the three main shower houses.
The host was absolutely wonderful. We’ll definitely be back.
Vernon C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: C-LO
We love the Outlet at Melvern. Its beautiful, quiet, and always very clean.
Vernon C
VerifiedJune 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 147, Loop: C-LO
We love the Outlet at Melvern. Its beautiful, quiet, and always very clean.
James G
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: B-LO
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James G
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: B-LO
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Mark D
VerifiedJune 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: C-LO
Excellent camp site. Great shade. Very clean facilities. Even caught more fish than usual. Will most definitely return. Only problem is it is so popular, it is difficult to get reservations.
Location & Directions for Outlet(Melvern)
30442 River Pond Parkway, Melvern, KS 66510 United States
Elevation: 299 ft
Getting There
From US-75, take the Melvern exit. Turn west onto Melvern Lake Parkway and continue 1/4 mi to the cut-off road, then another 1/4-mile west to River Pond Parkway and follow into the campground.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via US-75, with the Melvern exit providing direct access to Melvern Lake Parkway.
Policies & Rules
General
- Attention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
- Special creel and length limits are enforced on the park fishing pond
- Failure to be on site within 24 hours of your reservation status.
- A poilicy of the Corps of Engineers is to require all campers, including camping units, that camping at one or more campsites at any one water resource project for a period longer than 14 days during any 30-consecutive-day period is prohibited.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site within a fire ring. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
- Call the Melvern Lake Project Office at 785-549-3318 with additional questions
- Melvern Lake virtual tour available at: http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html
- Reminder that campsites in B-loop do not have firerings, if you would like to bring your own make sure it is off the ground.
Warnings & Advisories
Warning
GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
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