Warning
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
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Outlet(Melvern).
Rates, Sites & Availability
135 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
135 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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
Mike L
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: B-LO
A great place to walk and bike. Camp host very friendly and helpful
Mike L
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: B-LO
A great place to walk and bike. Camp host very friendly and helpful
lee l
VerifiedJune 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 083, Loop: B-LO
Lots are big, lots of trees, there’s a beautiful hidden scout reserve at the end of the road with a nice park. Clean bathrooms, very friendly and knowledgeable attendant ( camp host) . We stayed on our way to Iowa then again on our way back. Had 2 grands with us and felt very safe.
Mary P
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: C-LO
Love how the outlet areas are so clean & well taken care of
Mary P
VerifiedJune 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 119, Loop: C-LO
Love how the outlet areas are so clean & well taken care of
Susan P
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: A-LO
clean and friendly staff
Susan P
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: A-LO
clean and friendly staff
John S
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 149, Loop: C-LO
We love camping at this campground and have camped here for years. However, on our last trip our neighbors kept their dog off leash most of the weekend. Although the dog stayed in their campsite most of the time, the last morning we were there we were outside cooking breakfast with our dog tethered in our campsite when their dog wandered into our campsite. Our dog who we always keep leashed became upset and started growling which prompted the neighbors’ dog to attack our dog. It was horrible! Luckily we were able to get the dogs apart, and our dog will be all right. We would like to recommend that some large signage be put up where all campers can see it about keeping dogs leashed or in campers at all times. Campers claim that they don’t always know this rule, and signage clearly posted would assure that everyone would know the rule and hopefully incidents like this wouldn’t happen again.
Teresa D
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 120, Loop: C-LO
Outlet Park at Melvern is our favorite local lake/campground. We took our grandkids for the second time. It's the perfect place for kids. Lots of close bike/walking trails that aren't miles long. Some wooded paths and some through open areas, some paved and some gravel. One beautiful trail runs along a little peaceful, small river which is fed by the outlet from the lake. Two playgrounds, a beach, and the lake marina where we rented a pontoon boat and a big float to pull behind.
We have stayed at the campground many times. It is beautiful and well maintained. One of the best I've seen. Staff are all friendly and frequently patrol. We've never had trouble with noise or partiers. People are polite and friendly.
Our favorite loop is C. Lots of shade, and nice shower house/bathroom. Close access to trails and there is a trail that runs all along the outlet lake easily accessible from any sight. I'd give Melvern 10 stars if I could!
John S
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 149, Loop: C-LO
We love camping at this campground and have camped here for years. However, on our last trip our neighbors kept their dog off leash most of the weekend. Although the dog stayed in their campsite most of the time, the last morning we were there we were outside cooking breakfast with our dog tethered in our campsite when their dog wandered into our campsite. Our dog who we always keep leashed became upset and started growling which prompted the neighbors’ dog to attack our dog. It was horrible! Luckily we were able to get the dogs apart, and our dog will be all right. We would like to recommend that some large signage be put up where all campers can see it about keeping dogs leashed or in campers at all times. Campers claim that they don’t always know this rule, and signage clearly posted would assure that everyone would know the rule and hopefully incidents like this wouldn’t happen again.
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.
Nearby Campgrounds
Last updated: June 5, 2026
