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.

## 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.

Outlet(melvern)

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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.

Pretty good spot

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.

what you would expect

Stayed here Father’s Day weekend in 2018.

Quiet camping

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!

Favorite campground and fishing area

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. 

Melvern never disappoints…

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

Wonderful Camping Spot

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.

Water side

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. 

Melvern Camper - Outlet Park

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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