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GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
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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
Duane H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: C-LO
Melvern Lake Outlet Park C-Loop spots are the best you can expect when camping, which is why they are consistently full. Double-wide, shaded spots near the water with full hook-ups including 50-amp service, water, and sewer can't be beat. Lots of bicycle or hiking paths, access to fishing, and there's a whole big lake above the dam for fishing and boating with a marina. Bathrooms in B and C Loops also have laundry machines available.
Joyce R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: C-LO
We tent camped at the outlet area with our daughter's family for the weekend. Grandpa took the 3 grandkids bait fishing in the afternoon and the two older kids caught perch, but the younger one didn't have any luck. So Grandpa said he would get the first try at catfish that night. He did! Fred the Fisherman (Grandpa) helped hold the pole as his 8-year-old grandson reeled in a 19 lb. 1 oz. channel. His older brother and dad netted the fish. Grandpa was so proud he had tears in his eyes. After pictures, they released the fish so someone else could catch it.
Duane H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: C-LO
Melvern Lake Outlet Park C-Loop spots are the best you can expect when camping, which is why they are consistently full. Double-wide, shaded spots near the water with full hook-ups including 50-amp service, water, and sewer can't be beat. Lots of bicycle or hiking paths, access to fishing, and there's a whole big lake above the dam for fishing and boating with a marina. Bathrooms in B and C Loops also have laundry machines available.
Joyce R
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 141, Loop: C-LO
We tent camped at the outlet area with our daughter's family for the weekend. Grandpa took the 3 grandkids bait fishing in the afternoon and the two older kids caught perch, but the younger one didn't have any luck. So Grandpa said he would get the first try at catfish that night. He did! Fred the Fisherman (Grandpa) helped hold the pole as his 8-year-old grandson reeled in a 19 lb. 1 oz. channel. His older brother and dad netted the fish. Grandpa was so proud he had tears in his eyes. After pictures, they released the fish so someone else could catch it.
Alice H
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: A-LO
We had good weather and good fishing very pleased with our site and hope to reserve again in the spring
Alice H
VerifiedOctober 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: A-LO
We had good weather and good fishing very pleased with our site and hope to reserve again in the spring
Curtis R
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: C-LO
Melvern outlet is the perfect setting for RV camping. All sites in the B and C campgrounds have full hookups with nice views of fields, woods and the outlet lake. Fishing, biking, walking or running the trails, swimming or chilling at the lakeside beach, visiting nearby historic towns are some of the activities this campground offers. The environment is friendly and welcoming.
Curtis R
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 124, Loop: C-LO
Melvern outlet is the perfect setting for RV camping. All sites in the B and C campgrounds have full hookups with nice views of fields, woods and the outlet lake. Fishing, biking, walking or running the trails, swimming or chilling at the lakeside beach, visiting nearby historic towns are some of the activities this campground offers. The environment is friendly and welcoming.
Joe M
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: B-LO
:) always a great place to stay
Mike S
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 139, Loop: C-LO
#139 Nice level site, Excellent morning shade. Wonderful camp ground.
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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