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. 135 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $66.00.
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Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 48

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Campsite Reviews (326)

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@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
@TerryT6108431 · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #70
Nice long pull through site in B Loop with 50 amp service & full service connections.Shade available from mature trees.Site was level. All good. Would recommend to others.
@DebbieH309235E · Camped on Aug 14, 2024 at Campsite #4
We loved our campsite spot except for the grass not being mowed. It was so high, we couldnt play any of the yard games we had brought with us. We were there for six days & seven nights & the grass was above ankle high the entire time we were there. The day before we left, a man came & mowed around the camp host, but no where else. It was very disappointing that we couldnt enjoy our yard games on any of the days we were there.
@Christoph646F5 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #120
Very peaceful Campground very clean and well-maintained. I would come back anytime I pass thru the area again.
@Loys748B38CBD4 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #111
Great camp host.clean well kept park.
@KathyB2100069 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #132
Melvern Outlet is a very well kept park with nice RV sites. Beautiful water views and shade. The volunteers who we have met here, Curtis and Brenda, Bruce and Dorothy and Marty are all very friendly and accommodating. They go out of their way to make the Outlet the best camping area around.
@HenryD2766117 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #72
Very good nice spots. Please do something about the blue green algae. I think it is controllable if you would just do it.
@AudreyK9810713 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #88
Nice to have water, electric, and sewage dump all at your camper. Several trees for shade in B-loop, but so many gnats from 5pm-10am. Made it unbearable to be outside during that time. Also they wouldn't go away with the camp fire or bug killer. Also no fire rings or pits, you have to bring your own. Shower and bathrooms were great compared to others.
@RandyR3249953 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #113
Comments have been documented per Recreation.gov Case CS4200436 - External: Feedback.In summary, the overhead trees need trimmed or you very well could damage your rubber roof when entering or exiting the campsite.
@EmilyD2011259 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #138
Great stay as always! Clean site, beautiful view and welcoming staff!
@BrendaJ13E37C5 · Camped on Jul 28, 2024 at Campsite #117
Love the little hiking trail behind the playground area. It is like finding an oasis in the middle of the dessert. So beautiful and peaceful.
@MarkF23E056BFC · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #23
Very clean and great volunteers and park rangers. Water shower pressure eeak but hey- your camping
@TeresaD9B1888E · Camped on Jul 6, 2024 at Campsite #136
Outlet park at Melvern is one of our favorite go-to places. The grounds are beautiful and well kept with ample shade. We do lots of biking and trail walking. The beach is great too. if youre into boating the marina has everything you need although it is closed currently due to storm damage.
@RoyB6492035 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #150
Great site with excellent utilities and lawn service. Staff did a wonderful job cleaning up tree limbs after two severe storms. We'll certainly return next year.
@KathleenD99988 · Camped on Jun 26, 2024 at Campsite #126
Sites always neat & clean. Plenty of space between sites. Bath house clean.
@RosaliaMCDBBC6 · Camped on Jun 22, 2024 at Campsite #26
The CoE outlet at MELVERN campground is always a pleasure to camp at. It has well maintained restrooms, the sites are well groomed and nicely spaced out.

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