Outlet(Melvern)

30442 River Pond Parkway, Melvern, Kansas, United States
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Warning

General

Attention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.

aerial view of Outlet Campground
Outlet Park swimming beach
Trail head playground in Outlet Campground
B-Loop shower house in Outlet campground
Entrance sign to Outlet Park

About Outlet(Melvern)

Outlet Campground is situated below the Melvern Lake Dam on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills of Kansas. Visitors enjoy the area's wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Find a virtual tour of Melvern Lake at http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html

Available sites

135 total sites
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Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Campground Amenities

RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

135 Sites Available

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🚐 001, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 002, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 003, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 004, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 005, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 011GC, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 012GC, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 017, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 018, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 019, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 020, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 021, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 022, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 023, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 024, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 025, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 026, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 027, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 028GC, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 029GC, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 034, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 035, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 036, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 037, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 038, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 039, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 040GC, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 043, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: A-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 045, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 046, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 048, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 049, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 050, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 051, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 052, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 053, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 054, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 055, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 056, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 057, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 058, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 059, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 060, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 061, Loop: A-LO RV
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🚐 062, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 063, Loop: B-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 064, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 065, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 066, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 067, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 068, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 069, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 070, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 071, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 072, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 073, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 089, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 090, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 091, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 093, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 108, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 109, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 110, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 111, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 112, Loop: B-LO RV
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🚐 113, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 114, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 115, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 116, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 117, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 118, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 119, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 120, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 121, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 122, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 123, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 124, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 125, Loop: C-LO RV
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🚐 126, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 127, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 128, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 129, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 130, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 131, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 132, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 133, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 134, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 135, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 136, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 137, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 138, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 139, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 140, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 141, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 142, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 143, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 144, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 145, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 146, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 147, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 148, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 149, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved
🚐 150, Loop: C-LO RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Paved

Reviews

1360 reviews

Summary

AI generated

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.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 1360 reviews

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3 stars 7.6% (104)
2 stars 2.1% (29)
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Harley B

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May 6, 2022 Stayed at: 091, Loop: B-LO

Had a very nice stay. Park was nice and clean.

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Gary B

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May 6, 2022 Stayed at: 064, Loop: B-LO

We always enjoy our time at Melvern Outlet Park.

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Linda S

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May 6, 2022 Stayed at: 099, Loop: B-LO

We have been RV owners for 32 years…Melvern is rated #1 in our list of Corps Campgrounds and we have been to hundreds. Always super clean (Thank You Volunteers), the lay-out of each site and loops, having laundry facilities, trails and paved roads great for walking/biking, having 50 amp service at all sites with 2 loops having full hookups, the pond to fish from the bank, berm or dock, friendly staff, and much more. Only 30 minute drive to Emporia, Topeka, Lawrence or Ottawa for a day trip adventure. Melvern is a 3 hour drive from home but well worth the drive several times a year to enjoy this wonderful campground.

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Kathy D

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May 6, 2022 Stayed at: 145, Loop: C-LO

Great facilities! The cell phone service was awful. I have US Cellular as a carrier and most of the time had no service. Sure wish that this could be corrected. I know in previous years this has not been an issue. Everything else about the campsite was exceptional!

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Thomas M

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May 5, 2022 Stayed at: 116, Loop: C-LO

Best camping we have always enjoyed.

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Thomas M

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May 5, 2022 Stayed at: 116, Loop: C-LO

Best camping we have always enjoyed.

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Mark S

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May 2, 2022 Stayed at: 147, Loop: C-LO

Excellent, as always.

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Mark S

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May 2, 2022 Stayed at: 147, Loop: C-LO

Excellent, as always.

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James B

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May 1, 2022 Stayed at: 091, Loop: B-LO

Nice campsites.

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Paula S

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May 1, 2022 Stayed at: 003, Loop: A-LO

We really enjoy Melvern Lake

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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.

Nearest town

Melvern, KS - 4.2 mi

About 7 min to downtown

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

General

Attention all campers, the laundry facilities are permanently closed to all park guests.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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Approx. 37 mi away (straight-line distance)

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