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
Barbara A
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 122, Loop: C-LO
Wonderful place to camp. Only problem is that one can hardly reserve a camp spot due to so many people reserving them early and for all summer/fall,
Gary S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: A-LO
Very well managed facility. Clean, well maintained, and friendly support.
Randy S
VerifiedOctober 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 139, Loop: C-LO
While it’s probably an impossible task the reservation program needs to be reviewed. Too many people reserved for a long period and only using the space part time m
Randy L
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: A-LO
The park is very nice as a rule. It is clean and lots of shade. To many rules though. In the past they have said no unregistered vehicles which included e-bikes. No wading pools for the toddlers. I don't agree with either of these. These rules are made for people to break and I see people on e-bikes all the time. Someone with a 5th wheel camper 40 long that has a full bath, and kitchen will use 10 times as much water as a person with a pop-up camper and a wading pool. The park is very nice but it is usually the people who camp there that are the problem. This is a problem where ever you go.
If you can go to outlet during the week, you will be fine. Stay away on the weekends.
Ann-Marie B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: A-LO
Enjoyed the trip. Will return next season. However unsure why dump station was closed when we left so had to pay to dump at another location.
Randy L
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: A-LO
The park is very nice as a rule. It is clean and lots of shade. To many rules though. In the past they have said no unregistered vehicles which included e-bikes. No wading pools for the toddlers. I don't agree with either of these. These rules are made for people to break and I see people on e-bikes all the time. Someone with a 5th wheel camper 40 long that has a full bath, and kitchen will use 10 times as much water as a person with a pop-up camper and a wading pool. The park is very nice but it is usually the people who camp there that are the problem. This is a problem where ever you go.
If you can go to outlet during the week, you will be fine. Stay away on the weekends.
Ann-Marie B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2022 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: A-LO
Enjoyed the trip. Will return next season. However unsure why dump station was closed when we left so had to pay to dump at another location.
Berta W
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 012GC, Loop: A-LO
Sweet
Andrew H
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 011GC, Loop: A-LO
Updated, clean bathrooms; Lots of space in each site; plenty of hiking trails; great fishing!
Berta W
VerifiedOctober 23, 2022 • Stayed at: 012GC, Loop: A-LO
Sweet
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
