Turkey Point
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Osage City · Kansas · Melvern Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Melvern Lake |
| Location | Osage City · Kansas · Melvern Lake · 38.49862, -95.78975 · Map |
| Sites | 49 public sites counted from the federal listing — 35 standard electric; 12 standard nonelectric; 1 group standard electric; 1 group standard nonelectric |
| 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 36 of 49 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 36 of 49 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 49 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 49 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 65 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 48 sites · 30 ft: 48 sites · 35 ft: 48 sites · 40 ft: 48 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 49 sites, as reported |
| Accessibility | N |
| Amenities, as reported | Boat rampCell service reportedLake accessVault 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 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.
Directions, from the listing
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.
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Trip Card — Turkey Point
Osage City · Kansas · Melvern Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Osage City · 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 36 |
| Max RV | Up to 65 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 49 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/233657 · 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.