Within the Melvern Recreation Area, Turkey Point operates as an Army Corps of Engineers campground on the north side of Melvern Lake. The facility accommodates both RVs up to 65 feet and tent campers, with sites that include electric and water hookups, fire rings, and picnic tables.
Most sites provide shade from mature trees, and several sit directly along the water's edge with lake access. Carman S. notes the campground is "well maintained and facilities are very clean," with sites that "are not real close to one another." The gravel roads can present challenges during wet conditions, though the layout allows for good spacing between camping areas. A gravel hiking trail connects different sections of the campground.
Campers report consistent water and electric service at hookup sites, along with clean restrooms and helpful camp hosts. The lakefront location provides fishing opportunities, and reviewers mention wildlife sightings including owls and bats during evening hours. However, light pollution from nearby areas can affect stargazing conditions. The dump station and boat access make this a functional base for water-based activities.
For those exploring the broader region, campgrounds near Lebo offer additional options about seven miles away. Turkey Point's combination of lake access and full hookups serves both weekend getaways and longer stays.
Description
Overview
Turkey Point Campground is situated on Melvern Lake 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 a 1 mile trail located in the campground connecting to the day-use area. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.
Facilities
The campground offers two group camps. One offers a group campsite with basic amenities, a pit privy, and a shelter with a grill, water, and electricity. The second offers 12 camp pads with 50 amp electric and water utilities, a restroom, a shelter with grill, and a playground. There are 43 family campsites, many with water and electric hook-ups, throughout the park. Several family picnic sites are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, dock, fish cleaning station and three playgrounds all provide additional recreation opportunities. Click Here for a Virtual Tour (http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html)
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 some 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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsTurkey Point is located in Kansas near Lebo
Directions
From Osage City, Kansas, take K-170 south. Turn east onto 301st Street and continue 2 miles. Turn south onto Indian Hills Road and proceed about a mile to Turkey Point Parkway. Follow into the campground.
Address
30967 Turkey Point Parkway
Osage city, KS 66523
Coordinates
38.4986167 N
95.7897472 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 5 usersLast on 6/22/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 6/22/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 1 userLast on 6/2/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 38 min from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 23 min from Kansas City, MO
- 1 hr 26 min from Manhattan, KS
