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GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
Available sites
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
Michelle A
VerifiedAugust 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 115, Loop: C-LO
Beautifully maintained
Debbi A
VerifiedAugust 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 146, Loop: C-LO
Melvern Outlet is our favorite campground. It's clean and quiet. We love the walking trails.
Zona H
VerifiedAugust 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 142, Loop: C-LO
Nice spots, nice lake to LOOK at - signs posted can't get in. (Signs look old but say algae warning). There is a swim beach, but the sign says you have to pay (I think campers should be able to use) T Mobile worked fine.
Jeffrey C
VerifiedAugust 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: A-LO
My favorite place to stay
Great camp hosts!
Kenneth H
VerifiedAugust 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: C-LO
had a great time
Darby W
VerifiedAugust 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 143, Loop: C-LO
I am very upset that the laundromat has been closed to all campers. Everyone is. It was never abused by anyone and lots of people used it. This is not right. Also, the grounds are not being well maintained like they used to be. Unfortunately, the campground is starting to go down. That is really sad. In the past it has always been beautiful.
Richard K
VerifiedAugust 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 028GC, Loop: A-LO
The best maintained campground we have visited be it Ks, Ok, Mo, Ne.
Jennifer H
VerifiedAugust 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: A-LO
We reserved spot 046 in the A-loop based on the pictures provided in the listing. Imagine how disappointed we were when we showed up to the campsite and the two trees that were supposed to provide shade to the camper had been cut down. Had we known this we would have selected a different spot. Very disappointed
Ronald G
VerifiedJuly 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: B-LO
This ia a very nice and clean camp to stay at. Has full hookups and a very nice, clean bathroom and shower house. Plenty of things to do and see. Hiking if you want, has a nice beach area, and a very nice shelter house.
Raymond T
VerifiedJuly 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: C-LO
Grounds were/are kept up and clean.
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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