Outlet (Melvern) Campground, Melvern, KS

Outlet (Melvern) Campground in Osage county is located 43 min south of Topeka, KS with an elevation of 979 feet. There are a total of 152 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 137 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 137 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $66.00. Some amenities include dump station, laundry facility, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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38.51549, -95.70695
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(785) 549-3318 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$20 - $66

Campsite Reviews (341)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		61%
4 star		26%
3 star		8%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@JamesW5759385 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #43

This is a GREAT place to visit...A lot of room to relax and enjoy the park.While there is NO sewer hookup at the site, the dump station is clean and accessible. (No problem for a 3 / 4 night stay)Water and electric are available at all sites... Need to verify, but I think 30 & 50amp available at all sites.Hesitated doing a review, because I want to be able to go back. :)

@DuaneH7204084 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #129

We did a same-day arrival reservation for one of the open RV spots in C-loop Outlet Park. These spots are pretty highly sought after because they are mostly shaded outlet park fishing pond spots that are double width large lots with water, sewer, and 20/30/50-amp electric connections. The only real downsides to these spots are the longer drive through the outlet park to get to them, and their openness to the wind that typically plagues outdoor activities in Kansas. On-air TV in the C-Loop is all but non-existent unless you can aim east to Kansas City stations, as there is a large hill to the north that blocks connectivity. Cell service is adequate, but we've had experiences here where phone connectivity is poor quality and hotspot data streaming is challenged. It depends somewhat on who your carrier is. Walking to fish is possible from any spot in C-loop, and bicycling on roads and paths is a popular past-time because the terrain is flat. There are also hiking trails through the woods and around the fishing pond available, as well as a big-toy available for the kids near B-loop. The three loops in outlet park each have a nice shower house that includes limited laundry capability, but it may be a sizeable walk from some of the campsites. I highly recommend Outlet Park for your camping adventure.

@RandiB60ED640E · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #107

We enjoy the full hook ups. We always come to the Outlet to do our end of the season winterizing. We also love the walking trails near the water and around the river! Just remember to bring your fire pit if you want a fire, you usually do in October.

@DeniseB5485232 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #17

Nice large campsites for a reasonable price.

@LavonneN59AB7C · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #1

Fantastic campground

@AliceH1918246 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #52

Good site and very good weather for boating and no rain

@LawrenceS18229 · Camped on Oct 20, 2024 at Campsite #113

Beautiful weather. Good service. Quiet at night except for owls talking to each other.

@AmiA7EC7F5B0FD · Camped on Oct 19, 2024 at Campsite #44

NO HOT WATER IN SHOWER HOUSES!!!Other than that, our stay was pleasant enough. The pads are getting old and weren't super level, so that's good to know. Do be careful when picking your spot. The pull-through spots are multi-stay spots (3-4 campers) and it would be very easy to get stuck between strangers with no where to park your truck and/or no way to leave when on your schedule if the spot in front of you is taken. They don't feel worth the trouble unless you are arriving as a group with multiple campers.Did I mention we tried 4 different shower houses at various times throughout the day over 5 days and NONE OF THEM HAVE HOT WATER? To that effect, none of them had lukewarm water. I expected more from a COE campground.

@DeborahL220263 · Camped on Oct 15, 2024 at Campsite #114

Beautiful restful site. Clean. Loved the nature walks.It had a washing machine and dryer on site. I did not see this on the website but would be good to know.Water and electrical on same side.

@AlanB7325973 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #111

If you love riding bikes and walking then you will love the trails that is here get out and enjoy its the best and dont forget the fishing area

@RhondaH4566775 · Camped on Oct 6, 2024 at Campsite #142

We love coming to the Outlet at Melvern lake. Have made so many friends through out the years. Its always so so fun. Wish there was more full hookups but we will survive

@DebraM7857218 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #2

This is a nice campground but needs more enforcement of the rules. Very quite, nice size areas. Wonderful playground equipment. Hard to get reservations unless you are able to plan 6 months ahead.

@NoelaC8BAC1B69 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #PAV

Melvern Outlet is what a COE park should be. Full hookups, level or mostly level sites, clean restrooms and showers, overall, a well-kept park. We go there at least once a year. We hold a gathering of 20-30 travel trailers/truck campers at this park because it is perfect for our get-together. We stay there without the group as well. I wish every COE park we stay at was like Melvern Outlet.

@Patricia103190 · Camped on Sep 16, 2024 at Campsite #142

This is a beautiful park.

@DebbieH309235E · Camped on Sep 12, 2024 at Campsite #5

Melvern Outlet is one of our favorite campgrounds.

@KathyH9289839 · Camped on Sep 8, 2024 at Campsite #17

Camped on south side of Outlet Park. It was mowed, bath/shower was clean. Very nice and relaxing

@KevinR7055754 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #142

We pulled in the C loop to see what available site we wanted to stay in we decided on 140 we went online and paid for our site and backed our motor home in and got hooked up and was about all set up when a guy in a golf cart pulled up and rudely asked me ( are you going to check in ) we argued back and forth about it I told him when we stayed in the spring I didnt check in hes said thats a lie then his hands up and drove off leaving us to unhook load everything up drive the motor home back up to the gate to check in his excuse for the whole situation was there is a new ranger at the park and she is cracking down on the no shows when we got back to our site all of our neighbors were curious about us leaving and coming back and amazingly enough none of them had checked in either as we hadnt in the spring

@SamuelS9419161 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #124

Nice campground with sites with water views. We had a large campsite with plenty of room to park the truck after we unhitched from the rv. Nice shade with a water view. We enjoyed walking the trails.

@DanielW5233823 · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #132

Beautiful RV park. The volunteers, Brenda and Curtis, Bruce and Dorothy and Marty work very hard to keep the park nice and the checking process very easy.

@TerryT5FBC0D5C · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #117

Spot was very spacious, shaded and quiet. Going back, Love that place!

@DeniseR4357252 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #1

Awesome

@ArnoldM70C7BE0 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #47

We did enjoy our camp sites at Outlet Park. Great location and not crowded. Also enjoyed the fishing.

@DonaldP7877505 · Camped on Aug 21, 2024 at Campsite #38

It was so nice and peaceful a very relaxing time so glad we went.

@GeraldN6627439 · Camped on Aug 18, 2024 at Campsite #75

Melvern Lake Outlook is a very nice place to camp, really enjoyed our time there.

@MicaylaF66FDFA · Camped on Aug 17, 2024 at Campsite #124

We loved being next to the lake and will definitely come back again

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