Carbolyn Park
Pomona Lake — lakeside
Location: VASSAR, KS, KS
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$20 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (69 reviews)
Season: May through October
Carbolyn Park is located in eastern Kansas along Dragoon Creek, just east of Pomona Lake. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts. The reservoir covers 4,000 acres and offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities.Carbolyn Park Campground offers 32 campsites, 29 of which have electric and water hookups.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
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Carbolyn Park offers scenic camping along Dragoon Creek near the 4,000-acre Pomona Lake, ideal for fishing and boating enthusiasts. The park provides family-friendly facilities with 26 tent and RV sites at an affordable $14/night rate.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, Mallards, Harris's Sparrows, and various snake species (Speckled Kingsnake, Common Garter Snake) are present in the area.
Insider tips for Carbolyn Park: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as most sites lack hookups Located 4.5 miles north of Lyndon, KS on US 75 for easy access
Skip Carbolyn Park if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October seasonal window. You prefer developed amenities—this is a basic facility with vault toilets.
Best time to visit Carbolyn Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Wolf Creek (Ks) (VASSAR, KS), Outlet (Pomona Lake) (VASSAR, KS), Michigan Valley (VASSAR, KS), Coeur D’Alene (MELVERN, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Carbolyn Park
Cell signal at Carbolyn Park (VASSAR, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Carbolyn Park is located in eastern Kansas along Dragoon Creek, just east of Pomona Lake. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts. The reservoir covers 4,000 acres and offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities.Carbolyn Park Campground offers 32 campsites, 29 of which have electric and water hookups.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites lack hookups
Located 4.5 miles north of Lyndon, KS on US 75 for easy access
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Located 25 miles south of Topeka on US 75. The park entrance is 4.5 miles north of Lyndon, KS on US 75 on the east side of the road.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Pomona Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Pomona Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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