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GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
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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
Michelle B
VerifiedAugust 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 150, Loop: C-LO
It was really hot so we took the wave runner out and other than that we didn’t do much but relax.
Gary R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: C-LO
Great little park. Level camp site. Clean bathrooms with Laundry.park host friendly and constantly cleaning fire pits after a check out.
Gary R
VerifiedAugust 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: C-LO
Great little park. Level camp site. Clean bathrooms with Laundry.park host friendly and constantly cleaning fire pits after a check out.
Debra H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: C-LO
We were in C-Loop, 141, next to the Bathhouse. The campgrounds were neat and clean, and freshly mowed. The fishing dock was closed fir some reason and the swim area was closed due to algae blooms. We always enjoy eating pizza at Buzzards Pizza in Lyndon (14 mi from Melvern Lake) on our way to Melvern. The pizza is great! We enjoy going to the truckstop at BETO Junction (Burlingame, Emporia, Topeka, Ottawa) for breakfast our last day out at the lake before we head home. Because it was almost 100 degrees, we spent one day at the Waterpark in Emporia about 30 mi down Hwy 35.
Debra H
VerifiedAugust 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: C-LO
We were in C-Loop, 141, next to the Bathhouse. The campgrounds were neat and clean, and freshly mowed. The fishing dock was closed fir some reason and the swim area was closed due to algae blooms. We always enjoy eating pizza at Buzzards Pizza in Lyndon (14 mi from Melvern Lake) on our way to Melvern. The pizza is great! We enjoy going to the truckstop at BETO Junction (Burlingame, Emporia, Topeka, Ottawa) for breakfast our last day out at the lake before we head home. Because it was almost 100 degrees, we spent one day at the Waterpark in Emporia about 30 mi down Hwy 35.
Linda S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: B-LO
Nice large, shady spots, campground was quiet and peaceful, showerhouse/toilets were fine.
Don G
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: B-LO
Weather was much cooler than a typical August making the stay super. The space was shaded as well. It is generally level and clean. Met some fellow campers in adjoining spaces that further enhanced our stay. We elected to stay 2 additional days.
Linda S
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 076, Loop: B-LO
Nice large, shady spots, campground was quiet and peaceful, showerhouse/toilets were fine.
Don G
VerifiedAugust 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: B-LO
Weather was much cooler than a typical August making the stay super. The space was shaded as well. It is generally level and clean. Met some fellow campers in adjoining spaces that further enhanced our stay. We elected to stay 2 additional days.
Jeffrey C
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: A-LO
The camp host do a great job of maintaining this park.
One of the best values for a camp site!
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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