Michigan Valley
Pomona Lake — lakeside
Location: VASSAR, KS, KS
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$60 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (174 reviews)
Season: May through October
Michigan Valley Campground is located in eastern Kansas on the shores 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.Numerous parks lie on the banks of Pomona Lake, offering additional boating, fishing, swimming, hunting and hiking opportunities.
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
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/michigan-valley to be notified when sites open up.
Michigan Valley Campground offers scenic waterfront camping on Pomona Lake's 4,000-acre reservoir with excellent fishing and boating opportunities. Campers consistently praise the clean facilities, helpful camp hosts, well-maintained sites, and quality swim beach.
Wildlife alert: Western Massasauga and Eastern Copperhead snakes present in the area; also White-tailed Deer, Wild Turkey, and various waterfowl.
Insider tips for Michigan Valley: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Coin-operated washer and dryer available on-site. Request an electric hookup site if available, as most sites lack hookups.
Skip Michigan Valley if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric hookups on select sites.. You plan to camp November through April—seasonal closure..
Best time to visit Michigan Valley: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Wolf Creek (Ks) (VASSAR, KS), Outlet (Pomona Lake) (VASSAR, KS), Carbolyn Park (VASSAR, KS), Coeur D’Alene (MELVERN, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Michigan Valley
Cell signal at Michigan Valley (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
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.
Michigan Valley Campground is located in eastern Kansas on the shores 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.Numerous parks lie on the banks of Pomona Lake, offering additional boating, fishing, swimming, hunting and hiking opportunities.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Coin-operated washer and dryer available on-site.
Request an electric hookup site if available, as most sites lack hookups.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From US 75 and K-268 junction, proceed east on K-268 for 7 miles to Pomona Dam Road. Turn north and travel 2.5 mi across the dam. Turn west on Wolf Creek Pkwy for 500 feet, then turn south and proceed to park entrance.
Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- 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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