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
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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
Pamela Q
VerifiedMay 18, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 107, Loop: B-LO
Ok
Lisa S
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: B-LO
When we pulled in to our spot, neighboring campers told us about the previous camper having trouble with their power. They tracked down the electrician on duty and he replaced the receptacle and breaker in the spot! We talked with the campground hosts as well- very nice folks!
Bev S
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 107, Loop: B-LO
Been coming here since 2004 & it's one of our favorite campgrounds. Camp hosts friendly. Ranger helped with a loose shepherd angry dog that no one claimed, fishing was good, although the area on south side of bridge was littered badly. Sad.
Unfortunately that was our last camp as we are selling our coach & relocating from Emporia to KC.
Lisa S
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 069, Loop: B-LO
When we pulled in to our spot, neighboring campers told us about the previous camper having trouble with their power. They tracked down the electrician on duty and he replaced the receptacle and breaker in the spot! We talked with the campground hosts as well- very nice folks!
Bev S
VerifiedMay 16, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 107, Loop: B-LO
Been coming here since 2004 & it's one of our favorite campgrounds. Camp hosts friendly. Ranger helped with a loose shepherd angry dog that no one claimed, fishing was good, although the area on south side of bridge was littered badly. Sad.
Unfortunately that was our last camp as we are selling our coach & relocating from Emporia to KC.
Diana A
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 049, Loop: A-LO
I love this park. I do not love that it always seems like it needs mowed! Was this way last year too.
Anna W
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 067, Loop: B-LO
We love this park. Our favorite COE that we've experienced. This trip was great only complaint was the mowing and trimming.
wilma b
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 066, Loop: B-LO
It was great to see the park rangers come thru the outlet park frequently at 2-3 times a day. Also was great to see Park Ranger Bill Paterson walking thru the campgrounds visiting with the campers and to see if we had any concerns or complaints.
The grass was tall and my understanding is that it is only mowed every 2 weeks. Several of us ended up with seed ticks but other than that we had a great time as always and will return again. Itβs our favorite park. Plus the have great volunteers as well!!
Diana A
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 049, Loop: A-LO
I love this park. I do not love that it always seems like it needs mowed! Was this way last year too.
Anna W
VerifiedMay 15, 2023 β’ Stayed at: 067, Loop: B-LO
We love this park. Our favorite COE that we've experienced. This trip was great only complaint was the mowing and trimming.
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.
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Last updated: June 5, 2026
