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
Jeffrey S
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: B-LO
Always a pleasure to stay here. One of our favorites for sure!
Gary G
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 121, Loop: C-LO
The facilities were clean and in excellent condition. The host of the park were very friendly and helpful with any questions that came up.
Jeffrey S
VerifiedApril 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 075, Loop: B-LO
Always a pleasure to stay here. One of our favorites for sure!
Lisa W
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: B-LO
It’s a great place to camp!
Mark D
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: B-LO
First experience with this campground but won't be my last. Very clean, well organized, easy in/out and very friendly and helpful camp hosts. Great fishing. Unusually high winds prevented more fishing. Excellent hiking and bike trails. Will definitely return - way more to explore.
carol d
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: B-LO
Could not have asked for a better camping experience! Lovely views, quiet and peaceful. Exemplary cleanliness of the grounds and facilities! I definitely will come back !
Lisa W
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 102, Loop: B-LO
It’s a great place to camp!
Mark D
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 108, Loop: B-LO
First experience with this campground but won't be my last. Very clean, well organized, easy in/out and very friendly and helpful camp hosts. Great fishing. Unusually high winds prevented more fishing. Excellent hiking and bike trails. Will definitely return - way more to explore.
carol d
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 104, Loop: B-LO
Could not have asked for a better camping experience! Lovely views, quiet and peaceful. Exemplary cleanliness of the grounds and facilities! I definitely will come back !
Donnie J
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 078, Loop: B-LO
Very busy this weekend and a bit crowded in these spots. Still was a good time, site was nice. No fire rings but I had read that in the reviews and brought my own which was allowed. Park ranger checked on us every day to make sure everything was good.
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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