Warning
GeneralAttention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.
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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
Ryan C
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: A-LO
Excellent facilities. Mowing looks good. Parking setup on some sites is not ideal, utilities end up on opposite site of camping unit. Staff is not overly friendly. Never saw ranger staff patrol during my stay. But no issues and had a good time
LINDA W
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: C-LO
TO ME THIS IS THE BEST PARK IN OUR AREA BUT THE UP KEEP OF THE PARK COULD USE SOME IMPROVEMENT, TREE TRIMMING, PAINT ON SOME OF THE BUILDINGS, AND BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF THE PARK RULES ( DOG ON LEASHES)
Ryan C
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: A-LO
Excellent facilities. Mowing looks good. Parking setup on some sites is not ideal, utilities end up on opposite site of camping unit. Staff is not overly friendly. Never saw ranger staff patrol during my stay. But no issues and had a good time
LINDA W
VerifiedJune 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 132, Loop: C-LO
TO ME THIS IS THE BEST PARK IN OUR AREA BUT THE UP KEEP OF THE PARK COULD USE SOME IMPROVEMENT, TREE TRIMMING, PAINT ON SOME OF THE BUILDINGS, AND BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF THE PARK RULES ( DOG ON LEASHES)
Sandy M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: A-LO
Great time with the family very nice campsite
Karen P
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: C-LO
PLEASE ENFORCE THE RULES!!! Dogs need to be on leashes!!! Melvern Outlet posts signs all over but unfortunately doesn't enforce the rule! I was attacked by a dog and was bit on my arm. All I did was walk out of the restroom. Going to urgent care and still dealing with wound care over a week later is not how anyone wants to spend their vacation. Sad thing is it took me getting bit and needing to seek medical treatment before the camper was asked to leave the campground even though the camper had been warned multiple times. I LOVE Melvern Outlet, it's my favorite campground, so I certainly hope the rules will be enforced more and people will be asked to leave if they cannot put their dogs on leashes!
Sandy M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: A-LO
Great time with the family very nice campsite
Karen P
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 128, Loop: C-LO
PLEASE ENFORCE THE RULES!!! Dogs need to be on leashes!!! Melvern Outlet posts signs all over but unfortunately doesn't enforce the rule! I was attacked by a dog and was bit on my arm. All I did was walk out of the restroom. Going to urgent care and still dealing with wound care over a week later is not how anyone wants to spend their vacation. Sad thing is it took me getting bit and needing to seek medical treatment before the camper was asked to leave the campground even though the camper had been warned multiple times. I LOVE Melvern Outlet, it's my favorite campground, so I certainly hope the rules will be enforced more and people will be asked to leave if they cannot put their dogs on leashes!
Tom W
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: C-LO
Excellent campground
Tom W
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 126, Loop: C-LO
Excellent campground
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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