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Outlet(Melvern)
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — MELVERN · Kansas · Melvern Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Melvern Lake |
| Location | MELVERN · Kansas · Melvern Lake · 38.51371, -95.70624 · Map |
| Sites | 139 public sites counted from the federal listing — 137 standard electric; 2 group shelter electric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 152 of 139 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 150 of 139 sites Sewer hookups at 89 of 139 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 89 of 139 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Longest reported site fits 80 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 150 sites · 30 ft: 150 sites · 35 ft: 150 sites · 40 ft: 150 sites |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | 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. |
| Check-in / out | In 04:00 PM · Out 04:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 152 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | PlaygroundVault toilets |
| Phone | 785-549-3318 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-07-03.
From the official listing
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. Facilities This large campground offers 140 family sites, many of which have full hookups for electric, water and sewer. Two group day-use picnic shelters with electrical hookups are available as well. Several family picnic sites can be used on a first come, first served basis. Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, accessible dock and fish cleaning station are located on-site. Younger campers love the park's swimming beach, playground and stocked fishing pond, which is open year-round. Laundry facilities are no longer available to all campers. 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 limited shade. Contact Info For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Outlet(Melvern)
MELVERN · Kansas · Melvern Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | MELVERN · Kansas · Melvern Lake |
| Fees | 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… |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 152 · full hookups at 89 |
| Max RV | Up to 80 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 139 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233695 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.