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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
David H
VerifiedApril 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 118, Loop: C-LO
Extremely popular and highly sought after campground.
Patty C
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: C-LO
Great sites - lots of shade
Barry B
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: B-LO
Park was very clean and camp host was very informative. My husband judged the Barbecue Contest in Osage City so we decided to camp for a few days along with other friends. Very nice park.
Patty C
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 136, Loop: C-LO
Great sites - lots of shade
Barry B
VerifiedApril 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 100, Loop: B-LO
Park was very clean and camp host was very informative. My husband judged the Barbecue Contest in Osage City so we decided to camp for a few days along with other friends. Very nice park.
Curtis R
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: C-LO
Our stay at Melvern Outlet was extremely relaxing. Setting up was quick and easy and our site was perfectly located for our activities (fishing, biking, walking trails). Nearby locations provided opportunities for meaningful day trips.
Wallace P
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: B-LO
The Staff was great and very helpful. Our site was level and Full hook ups which I was surprised as I was unaware of the sewer hookup at site. We had a nice view of the Lake and plenty of green space to walk the dog and enjoy. Our time there was rainy, so we didn't get to fully enjoy our time outside. But we will stay here again as it was an easy off of Hwy 75 - our path we use coming from TX and OK. It would be an easy short trip to for a 7-14 day stay. We didn't use the bathhouse, but it looked clean. The pavillion across from our site was really nice with a big grill and water/ sinks in the area.
Curtis R
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: C-LO
Our stay at Melvern Outlet was extremely relaxing. Setting up was quick and easy and our site was perfectly located for our activities (fishing, biking, walking trails). Nearby locations provided opportunities for meaningful day trips.
Wallace P
VerifiedApril 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: B-LO
The Staff was great and very helpful. Our site was level and Full hook ups which I was surprised as I was unaware of the sewer hookup at site. We had a nice view of the Lake and plenty of green space to walk the dog and enjoy. Our time there was rainy, so we didn't get to fully enjoy our time outside. But we will stay here again as it was an easy off of Hwy 75 - our path we use coming from TX and OK. It would be an easy short trip to for a 7-14 day stay. We didn't use the bathhouse, but it looked clean. The pavillion across from our site was really nice with a big grill and water/ sinks in the area.
Terry T
VerifiedApril 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 117, Loop: C-LO
Nice area, quiet peaceful.
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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