Carbolyn

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Available sites

26 total sites

About Carbolyn Park

Carbolyn Park is located in eastern Kansas along Dragoon Creek, just east of Pomona Lake. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts. The reservoir covers 4,000 acres and offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities.

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently closed

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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26 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 01, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 02, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 03, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 04, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 05, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 06, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 07, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 08, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 09, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 10, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 11, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 12, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 13, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 14, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 15, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 16, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 17, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 18, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 20, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 30 amp · Gravel
🚐 21, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 22, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 23, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 24, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 27, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel
🚐 29, Loop: CARB RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · Gravel

Reviews (80)

What Guests Are Saying

Carbolyn Park is praised for its cleanliness, quiet atmosphere, and well-maintained facilities, offering spacious and shaded campsites. While some guests noted issues like long grass and inconsistent maintenance of electrical boxes, overall experiences were positive, with many expressing a desire to return. The park's peaceful environment and good bathroom facilities contribute to its appeal as a relaxing camping destination.

Review Summary

4.4
80 reviews
5
67.5%
54
4
16.3%
13
3
8.8%
7
2
3.8%
3
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3.8%
3

Kelsey W

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: CARB

5

The park hosts at Carbolyn are WONDERFUL they are so kind and thoughtful and really take great pride in the park. They were very accommodating of our large group and made our stay an absolute success.

rick w

Verified

September 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: CARB

2

The campground is awesome.but the lady that cleans the bath room and empties the trash is rude and a bitch.she just needs to do her job and not worry about what you are doing and everyone one else

Daniel M

Verified

September 26, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: CARB

5

Beautiful campsite, lots of fun at the park, and great location. We enjoyed our stay and will come back soon.

George H

Verified

May 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: CARB

5

I enjoy being surrounded by trees and listening to all the birds. The hosts are absolutely amazing. Had a great time!

Beverly R

Verified

June 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: CARB

5

First night there the camp was virtuely empty. But as the days went by, it filed with campers, kids and boats. Even with the kids, the campground was still quiet. Had a nice shaed site (#12) with no issues. Each site had a neww layer of gravel since we were there last. Hosts were very friendly and informative.

Joyce C R

Verified

June 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 16, Loop: CARB

1

Shade was excellent. Site location(#16) was great, near showers and playground)! Hookups placed on WRONG side of trailer, it took us 45 minutes to maneuver the trailer between the trees to angle it enough to use hookups!! Now because of proximity of trees our awning was not able to miss tree. Bathrooms adequate although needed to have leaves and debris swept out! Only able to remain in site for one night of the three reserved because breaker box burned up on Friday evening as we were beginning to fix dinner, no lights, no air, no refrigerator, etc. Informed by attendants, we would have to pack up and move to another site; new site as far as possible from restrooms and showers, backed up in a wedge-shape to the woods and drop-off to the river bank. Because we were expecting our small grandchildren the next day and this site was at the extreme end of Park from playground and it was now nearly 9:00 w/o dinner! We closed up our trailer, re-packed the truck and drove home arriving back in KC after midnight...My husband and I have camped at Pomona Lake for many years including many stays at Carbolyn Park (although NOT recently), these facilities need updating!

mark j

Verified

July 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 18, Loop: CARB

5

What a beautiful park!!!! We have been coming to Pamona for at least 25 years and have stayed in most of the campsites but Carbolyn was one we had never stayed at. When we made this reservation, the other campgrounds were pretty booked up and Carbolyn was the only one with a site available for all the days we were looking for. I booked it and crossed my fingers we would like it. Like is not a strong enough word. We absolutely loved that park and will probably try to stay there from now on when we go to Pamona. The cam hosts were amazing as well. I would recommend this campground to everyone even though that may make it difficult for me to make a reservation. LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!

Andrew T

Verified

July 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: CARB

5

Carbolyn Park is an undiscovered treasure!

We are tent campers with kids in our group from 1 to 17 years old.

We have stayed at these same sites twice this summer.

The bathhouse was clean and tp was well stocked. Everything was in working order and the shower was plenty warm! (Just wish the shower water stayed on a bit longer with each press of the button!)
Playground equipment was well maintained and the kids spent hours playing there.
The camp hosts are so friendly and welcoming. Some of our kids suspected they might be Santa and Mrs Clause and the hosts were kind enough to play along. The hosts make regular rounds to check in and make sure things are going well.
The county Sherrif makes regular rounds making an already safe feeling site feel that much more safe.
Huge beautiful trees provide ample shade, the picnic tables and fire rings are all in good condition and the water and electrical hookups were as well.

We will definitely be back! Wish this campground was open with electric/water longer into the fall because we'd be back in early October if it was possible!

mark j

Verified

July 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 17, Loop: CARB

5

The best campground at Pamona!!!!!

Donald M

Verified

August 12, 2022 • Stayed at: 14, Loop: CARB

5

We had a Great time and the sites were shady most of the day. We also enjoyed how Quiet the park was and the camp host were great at checking on you and making sure everything was alright. We wil camp here again and it will be soon.

Location & Directions for Carbolyn Park

5260 Pomona Dam Road, Vassar, KS 66543-9212 United States

Elevation: 319 ft

Getting There

Located 25 mi south of Topeka on US 75. The park entrance is 4.5 mi north of Lyndon, KS on US 75 on the east side of the road.

Nearest town

Vassar, KS - 7.1 mi

About 10 min to downtown

Highway access

Carbolyn Park is accessed via US 75, located 4.5 miles north of Lyndon, KS. The park is situated 25 miles south of Topeka on US 75.

Policies & Rules

General

  • Visitors are expected to be aware of park general rules
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

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Last updated: October 21, 2026

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