About Outlet(melvern)
Number of accommodations: 135
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access -
Dump Station
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (622)
What Guests Are Saying
Outlet Melvern is a beautiful and peaceful campground, well-regarded for its immaculate facilities, spacious and shaded campsites, and friendly atmosphere. Campers enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, fishing, and stargazing, with many praising the cleanliness of bathrooms and common areas. While reservations can be challenging due to popularity, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many visitors.
What Guests Are Saying
Outlet Melvern is a beautiful and peaceful campground, well-regarded for its immaculate facilities, spacious and shaded campsites, and friendly atmosphere. Campers enjoy a variety of activities such as hiking, fishing, and stargazing, with many praising the cleanliness of bathrooms and common areas. While reservations can be challenging due to popularity, the overall experience is highly positive, making it a favorite destination for many visitors.
Review Summary
Teresa N
VerifiedJune 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: A-LO
Park is spotless. They had just mowed so no tall grass at site. Bathrooms were clean and toilet paper stocked. Not a negative thing or comment to share.
john b
VerifiedJune 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: B-LO
Was there for 11 days. The park rangers drive though several times a day to observe they never stop to enforce the rules. A number of sites had a camper plus two tents on site and as many as 10 people staying and 4 & 5 vehicles. Only allowed to have one tent with camper and 2 vehicle vehicle’s. Because rules aren’t enforced groups are coming out and taking over camp areas. Plus grass was tall when I got there and was never cut during my stay. I have been camping there for over 25 years. Worst experience I have ever had there. Camp host excellent bath room facilities excellent
Paula S
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 049, Loop: A-LO
Great camping experience, as always. Nice facilities and spacious camping spots on A loop.
Amy W
VerifiedJune 19, 2022 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: C-LO
Nothing here
Doug W
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: C-LO
Caught a 38.5 lb. flathead catfish behind my camper! Pretty cool spot for camping.
David T
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 103, Loop: B-LO
Beautiful area but grass not maintained
Sharon J
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 148, Loop: C-LO
We chose the spot (148) we were in based on visits to family camped in that spot in the past. We arrived to find that the shade tree on the west side of the spot had been cut down, meaning that we caught the full brunt of the afternoon sun. I hope there are plans to plant another tree there, it really impacts the appeal of the spot. Other than that, beautiful.
Steven K
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 131, Loop: C-LO
Picnic Tables in Outlet C loop sites are in very poor condition. The wood is cracked and warped and stained by years of use.
This is common on all sites we have visited. The area is very nice, it is a shame the fixtures are not maintained.
People are allowed to set lines in the fishing pond and leave the lines in the water 24 hours a day. The lines are connected to poles that are fixed to the shoe and unattended except for being checked in the mornings. Witnessed several large fish caught using this method.
Kim W
VerifiedJune 10, 2022 • Stayed at: 110, Loop: B-LO
Site #110 was nice. Had nice shade.
Ed O
VerifiedJune 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 085, Loop: B-LO
Great campground! Very clean and neat. Easy access. Highly recommend.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.5137 / -95.7062
Elevation: 299 feet
Policies & Rules
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Special creel and length limits are enforced on the park fishing pond |
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Failure to be on site within 24 hours of your reservation check-in time will result in a no-show status. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Call the Melvern Lake Project Office at 785-549-3318 with additional questions |
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Melvern Lake virtual tour available at: http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html |
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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. |
