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Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Melvern Lake

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.

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Location

Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE is located in Kansas

Detail location of campground

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

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  • Drive-In
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Picnic Table
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites

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Reviewed Aug. 4, 2024

Our favorite local hangout

Beautiful well-kept park with gorgeous trails, beach, lots of shade, and quiet camping. We’ve been here three times now and just love it. Outlet park is below the dam. If you’re into fishing/boating the giant lake has a marina with everything you need to get out on the water as well as a kitchen where they serve hamburgers and other food items. The Marina is currently closed as of 8-2-24 due to weather damage but will reopen.

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Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Teresa D., August 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Teresa D., August 4, 2024
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Teresa D., August 4, 2024
Reviewed Aug. 26, 2022

Melvern Camper - Outlet Park

We had a great family trip to Melvern Lake. Fishing at the Dam release was fun but pretty difficult to reel in fish. Camp was pretty quiet, and bathrooms were pretty good (toilets, showers, and sinks with warm water). The water was pretty gross for swimming and rocky. Saw deer and turkey.

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Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Anna P., August 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Anna P., August 26, 2022
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Anna P., August 26, 2022
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Reviewed Oct. 17, 2021

Water side

Sites level and on the larger side. Basically the water is a large pond with a circumference road with sites off of it. Restrooms clean, virtually no road noise yet it's right near it.

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Month of VisitOctober
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by jeff , October 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by jeff , October 17, 2021
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by jeff , October 17, 2021
Reviewed Aug. 9, 2021

Wonderful Camping Spot

Clean facilities, quiet camping, great fishing lake, and nice bike paths.

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Month of VisitAugust
Reviewed Jun. 25, 2021

Melvern never disappoints…

Beautiful as always. Loved our camp site. Shower house was cleaned regularly. Water was down a little at the beach, but didn’t stop us from enjoying it.

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Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Margo M., June 25, 2021
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2021

Favorite campground and fishing area

The outlet area below Melvern Reservoir has been our favorite camp site for over 35 years.   Full service campground, laundromat at each shower house, plenty of shade, and lots of fishing.  My husband is known as Fred the Fisherman.  The only problem is that it's very hard to get reservations, as they fill up fast.  Good luck!

Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Joyce R., February 28, 2021
  • Review photo of Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE by Joyce R., February 28, 2021
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2019

what you would expect

like most state lakes here in KS, it's kept well with good facilities and close enough to towns for any needs.  Good fishing and great times.

Month of VisitJune
Reviewed Feb. 28, 2019

Pretty good spot

I was surprised at a review of this park that seemed to suggest there was no facilities. This is a full setup park. Very clean. The camp sites vary greatly. Two loops offer all services including sewer and 50 amp. The best spots on the lake are rarely available. Last year it had some algae bloom issues mid summer.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE?

Camping at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE can cost between $25.00 and $78.00 depending on the site.

Does Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE has water hookups and sewer hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE?

Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE allows vehicles up to 80 feet.

Are fires allowed at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE, try setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE?

There are 142 campsites at Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert at TheDyrt.com/alerts