Established Camping
Outlet(melvern)
Outlet (Melvern), near Melvern, Kansas, is a solid choice for campers looking to enjoy a mix of nature and convenience. This campground offers spacious sites with picnic tables and fire rings, perfect for gathering around the fire after a day of exploring.
The facilities here are well-kept, with clean restrooms and a quiet atmosphere that many visitors appreciate. One camper noted, “The sites are level and on the larger side,” which makes for a comfortable stay. Plus, you can enjoy fishing and boating on the nearby lake, which has a marina for easy access to water activities.
If you’re into biking or hiking, there are some nice trails to explore around the campground. While the swimming area might not be the best for a dip, the scenery is lovely, and you might even spot some deer or turkey wandering around. Just keep in mind that reservations can fill up quickly, so plan ahead if you want to snag a spot.
Description
Army Corps of Engineers
Melvern Recreation Area
Overview
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
Recreation
Melvern Lake impounds nearly 7,000 acres of water on the upper reaches of the Marais des Cygnes River Valley. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake. Anglers will find walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, as well as black, striped, white and smallmouth bass. The 18,000 acres of land surrounding Melvern Lake provide plentiful hiking and hunting opportunities. Several trails wind around the lake, including the 4-mile Tallgrass Heritage Trail, which begins in the campground. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.
Natural Features
The Flint Hills represent America's last expanse of intact tallgrass prairie, made up of big bluestem, switchgrass and Indian grass. The rolling hills on the south side of the lake are wooded, and the campground has scattered trees and limited shade.
Contact Info
For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.
Fee Info
Melvern Lake enforces the national no-show policy. If you do not check in with the park attendant within 24 hours of your reservation check-in time, you will be listed as a no-show, your site will be released and you will be charged $20 plus the first night's fee.
Location
Outlet(melvern) is located in Kansas
Directions
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.
Address
30442 River Pond Parkway
Melvern, KS 66510
Coordinates
38.5137083 N
95.7062361 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonGood
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileGood
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 31 min from Topeka
- 53 min from Lawrence
- 1 hr 13 min from Kansas City
- 1 hr 21 min from Manhattan
