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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
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.
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.
Carol L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: C-LO
Carol L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: C-LO
Carol L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: C-LO
Jay R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: B-LO
We stayed till Monday . On that day campground personnel were out picking up trash and tree branches. it is nice when the area is well kept.
Carol L
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: C-LO
Jay R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 073, Loop: B-LO
We stayed till Monday . On that day campground personnel were out picking up trash and tree branches. it is nice when the area is well kept.
Trish N
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: A-LO
Was a very nice and clean facility. Bathrooms seemed to be cleaned regularly. Highly patrolled by Sheriff & park rangers. The couple at the shack were nice & welcoming. Loved that our spot was close to the water. Very nice place to spend a long weekend!
Trish N
VerifiedAugust 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: A-LO
Was a very nice and clean facility. Bathrooms seemed to be cleaned regularly. Highly patrolled by Sheriff & park rangers. The couple at the shack were nice & welcoming. Loved that our spot was close to the water. Very nice place to spend a long weekend!
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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