Warning
GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
About Outlet(Melvern)
Available sites
135 total sites
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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
Katherine C
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: A-LO
We love Melvern but we have noticed a change in the facility. People are parking their autos and boats on the road making it harder to get around to get to your spot. People are driving fast through the park making it unsafe for children and adults that may be riding bikes or taking walks. We are not seeing the Park Officer but once for the whole weekend. If he or she would come though and clear the roadways that would be nice.
Rod T
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: C-LO
Great place and the addentt Curtis is the most hard working and accommodating individual.
Rod T
VerifiedNovember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 145, Loop: C-LO
Great place and the addentt Curtis is the most hard working and accommodating individual.
Randy S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: C-LO
Great as all the times we’ve been there. Facilities were in good condition. Access to camper space is good. Bathroom/showers were clean. 30 minutes to Emporia and 45 minutes to Topeka
Randy S
VerifiedNovember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 140, Loop: C-LO
Great as all the times we’ve been there. Facilities were in good condition. Access to camper space is good. Bathroom/showers were clean. 30 minutes to Emporia and 45 minutes to Topeka
Noela C
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: B-LO
One of our favorite campgrounds. Sites may need a bit of leveling, but not much. W/E/S, everything you need. If you are having a group gathering the pavilion is the best we have seen. We camp here every year, sometimes by ourselves, sometimes in a group.
Noela C
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: B-LO
One of our favorite campgrounds. Sites may need a bit of leveling, but not much. W/E/S, everything you need. If you are having a group gathering the pavilion is the best we have seen. We camp here every year, sometimes by ourselves, sometimes in a group.
PJ B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: A-LO
Clean facilities, good trails, easy to find everything. Hosts were very helpful. The COE office was very accommodating. The foot bridge has interesting history and was fun to experience.
PJ B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: A-LO
Clean facilities, good trails, easy to find everything. Hosts were very helpful. The COE office was very accommodating. The foot bridge has interesting history and was fun to experience.
Rexanne O
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: B-LO
Very pretty setting( Outlook area) and nice to have all comforts, water, electricity and sewer. Nice for biking, nice trails. Nice playgrounds for kids.
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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