Best Campgrounds near Lebo, KS

The Melvern Lake region surrounding Lebo, Kansas features several Corps of Engineers (COE) campgrounds with lakeside access and varied amenities. Arrow Rock Campground, located directly in Lebo, operates seasonally from May through September with full hookup sites for both tent and RV camping. Nearby Eisenhower State Park in Osage City offers year-round camping with options ranging from primitive tent sites to full-service RV spots with 50-amp hookups, plus cabins and yurts for those seeking more comfort. Most campgrounds in the area provide water and electric hookups, with picnic tables and fire rings standard at established sites. The concentration of reservoir-based camping creates opportunities for fishing, boating, and swimming during warmer months.

Reservation requirements vary significantly between campgrounds, with most COE sites requiring advance booking through Recreation.gov. Kansas state parks operate on a different system requiring both camping fees and vehicle permits, which can be purchased as daily or annual passes. Summer brings high temperatures often exceeding 100°F, with significant insect activity, particularly in July. As one camper noted, "There were SO MANY BUGS especially at night. We hung our outside string lights and they were absolutely swarmed with bugs." Fall camping proves more comfortable, with one visitor reporting they "enjoyed a nice cool weekend of fall camping." Some campgrounds, including Sun Dance near Lebo, have experienced closures due to flooding, so checking current status before traveling is essential.

Waterfront sites receive consistently high ratings from visitors, with many campers highlighting the sunset views across Melvern Lake. The Arrow Rock area features spacious sites with good shade coverage, though reviews mention the shoreline has "jagged rock and without water shoes or crocs it's not worth it" for swimming. Wildlife viewing opportunities abound, with deer, raccoons, and various bird species commonly spotted. Cell service can be limited in some areas, with one visitor reporting "Verizon service wasn't very good, only about 2 bars of LTE," though sufficient for basic needs. Facilities vary widely between campgrounds, from primitive vault toilets to modern shower buildings with laundry facilities, making the region suitable for various camping preferences and experience levels.

Best Camping Sites Near Lebo, Kansas (97)

    1. Eisenhower State Park Campground

    10 Reviews
    Lyndon, KS
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 528-4102

    $10 - $110 / night

    "The COE has done an admirable job developing this lakeside area for plentiful campsites and decent shade. The showers and facilities were clean and maintained well."

    "This was one of our favorite Kansas State Parks. At the end of May, it was almost empty. We had our pick of sites. We got a prime tree shaded spot on the water."

    2. Outlet Park Campground Melvern Lake COE

    10 Reviews
    Lyndon, KS
    11 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 549-3318

    $25 - $78 / night

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

    "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."

    3. Turkey Point

    4 Reviews
    Lebo, KS
    7 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 549-3318

    $16 - $200 / night

    "Gravel hiking trail, too. This was our very first trip in our brand new r v. It is only about an hour away from our house, but we will be back!"

    "Turkey Point is on the North side of Melvern lake. We have been going to this campground for about 10 years. The camp hosts have always been very accomodating."

    4. Arrow Rock - Melvern Reservoir

    3 Reviews
    Fort Supply Lake, OK
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 549-3318

    "Another great place in Kansas. We managed to book this place on the start of Labor Day Weekend because of a last minute cancellation and we were extremely lucky to get this place last minute."

    "easy access to the lake. facilities can be dirty"

    5. Coeur D'alene

    2 Reviews
    Lyndon, KS
    10 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 549-3318

    $16 - $28 / night

    "They do not close the gates so you can enter but no access to facilities, water or electric. Campground slopes to the river so very few level sites."

    6. Arrow Rock

    1 Review
    Lebo, KS
    8 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 549-3318

    $16 - $22 / night

    7. COE John Redmond Reservoir Riverside East

    2 Reviews
    Lebo, KS
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 364-8613

    "Northwest of Burlington, Kansas, you'll find a quiet campsite along the east side of the Neosho River, just below the John Redmond Reservoir Dam."

    "Trails are nice and plenty of critters."

    8. Pomona State Park Campground

    11 Reviews
    Vassar, KS
    22 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 828-4933

    $10 - $110 / night

    "Site a little off level, nothing a few blocks or boards couldn’t solve. 30 amps of clean 122 vac, water tucked in between two pine trees that blocked the view of the sites to the left snd right of us."

    "Its a beautiful park ,right on Pomona lake."

    9. Sun Dance

    1 Review
    Lebo, KS
    5 miles
    Website
    +1 (785) 549-3318

    10. Riverside East

    1 Review
    Lebo, KS
    14 miles
    Website
    +1 (620) 364-8613

    $20 - $25 / night

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  • DThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 26, 2025

    Richey Cove

    Richey Cove Camp Grounds.

    Reasonably priced at 23$ per night…including electricity.Covered picnic table and trees😁 A view of the lake from just about every site. Clean enough showers and toilet facilities. Camp just was very nice and helpful.

  • JThe Dyrt PRO User
    Sep. 22, 2025

    Cedar Park

    Beautiful area.

    Great area, friendly guests even the kids showing up on the weekends were well behaved. One vault toilet they maintain the best they can. Area is patrolled by Park Rangers and law enforcement, not sure if local, county, or state. While there the park placed plaques marking site numbers and eventually they will add a kiosk that will have a QR code for payment, they were not sure what the fee would be (free for now). The sites are huge and not right on top of each other, they offer a picnic table, fire r