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GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
About Outlet(Melvern)
Number of accommodations: 135
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water Access
- Beach Access
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Reviews (1267)
What Guests Are Saying
Melvern Outlet is a clean and well-maintained campground with friendly hosts and spacious sites, offering a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views near the lake. While some amenities like the laundry area are closed, and there are concerns about off-leash dogs, the majority of visitors appreciate the campground's cleanliness and accessibility. Overall, it provides a great camping experience with ample shade, walking trails, and nearby dining options.
What Guests Are Saying
Melvern Outlet is a clean and well-maintained campground with friendly hosts and spacious sites, offering a peaceful atmosphere and beautiful views near the lake. While some amenities like the laundry area are closed, and there are concerns about off-leash dogs, the majority of visitors appreciate the campground's cleanliness and accessibility. Overall, it provides a great camping experience with ample shade, walking trails, and nearby dining options.
Review Summary
Dan A
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: C-LO
Clean park, nice spots. Like the no motor pond for kayaks and fishing.
Robert T
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 054, Loop: A-LO
Good site (A54), no shade from morning to early afternoon, close to shower/toliet building. Outlet is great for biking.
Dan A
VerifiedAugust 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: C-LO
Clean park, nice spots. Like the no motor pond for kayaks and fishing.
LINDA W
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: C-LO
BEAUTIFUL PARK, MAINTENANCE OF THE PARK NEEDS SOME ATTENTION, TREE TRIMMING, PAINTING, ROAD REPAIR , BUT OVER ALL VERY NICE
PARK, VOLUNTEERS VERY NICE, I KNOW THE PARK IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT NOW, I HOPE WE SEE SOME IMPROVEMENT IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE, AND IT STARTS TO ENFORCE THE RULES
Sandi P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: B-LO
On Wednesday 8/18/2021 (the hottest day of the week) Evergy decided to cut power to all campgrounds at Melvern Lake. I was out riding my bike when they came around to tell us. There was no note on my camper when I got back; one of the neighbors told me. One of the RV'ers in our group is on oxygen 24/7. Thank goodness they were in a motor home & could use the generator. I was not as lucky as I have a travel trailer. It was over 90 degrees in my camper and I had to run the fridge on propane.
This was an unnecessary 8 hour outage. They told us they were doing upgrades at a substation. Why couldn't they have waited until the park was closed for the season for the upgrade?
Very disappointed in the way this was handled. I am (maybe was) a frequent camper at Melvern
Judy B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: B-LO
Ants everywhere. Went to Lyndon & spent $20 to help—still had ants. Our neighbor had gnats so bad, she couldn’t go in & out the door.
LINDA W
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 134, Loop: C-LO
BEAUTIFUL PARK, MAINTENANCE OF THE PARK NEEDS SOME ATTENTION, TREE TRIMMING, PAINTING, ROAD REPAIR , BUT OVER ALL VERY NICE
PARK, VOLUNTEERS VERY NICE, I KNOW THE PARK IS UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT NOW, I HOPE WE SEE SOME IMPROVEMENT IN AREAS MENTIONED ABOVE, AND IT STARTS TO ENFORCE THE RULES
Sandi P
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 074, Loop: B-LO
On Wednesday 8/18/2021 (the hottest day of the week) Evergy decided to cut power to all campgrounds at Melvern Lake. I was out riding my bike when they came around to tell us. There was no note on my camper when I got back; one of the neighbors told me. One of the RV'ers in our group is on oxygen 24/7. Thank goodness they were in a motor home & could use the generator. I was not as lucky as I have a travel trailer. It was over 90 degrees in my camper and I had to run the fridge on propane.
This was an unnecessary 8 hour outage. They told us they were doing upgrades at a substation. Why couldn't they have waited until the park was closed for the season for the upgrade?
Very disappointed in the way this was handled. I am (maybe was) a frequent camper at Melvern
Judy B
VerifiedAugust 27, 2021 • Stayed at: 093, Loop: B-LO
Ants everywhere. Went to Lyndon & spent $20 to help—still had ants. Our neighbor had gnats so bad, she couldn’t go in & out the door.
John H
VerifiedAugust 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: B-LO
Great location, nice view of the outlet lake. Only minor issue, was a few branches that should have been trimmed as they interfered with the slide-out on one side. The lake itself is close to a couple of small towns also, and reasonably close to Topeka and Emporia so one could get out and visit a few things in the local area as well as enjoying the campsite.
Location Outlet(Melvern)
Address:
30442 River Pond Parkway
Melvern, KS, 66510
United States
From US-75, take the Melvern exit. Turn west onto Melvern Lake Parkway and continue 1/4 mile to the cut-off road, then another 1/4-mile west to River Pond Parkway and follow into the campground.
The campground is accessible via US-75, with the Melvern exit providing direct access to Melvern Lake Parkway.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.5137 / -95.7062
Elevation: 299 feet
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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Last updated: June 5, 2026
