Outlet(Melvern)
Melvern Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MELVERN, KS, KS
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$78 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (741 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Outlet Campground is situated below the Melvern Lake Dam 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 For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.This large campground offers 140 family sites, many of which have full hookups for el
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, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/outletmelvern to be notified when sites open up.
Outlet Campground offers 139 sites with full hookups available on select sites, situated below Melvern Lake Dam with access to nearly 7,000 acres of water for boating, fishing, and swimming. Google reviewers consistently praise the stunning sunsets, quiet atmosphere, and excellent recreational opportunities at a competitive $25/night price.
Wildlife alert: Snowy Owls, Fox Sparrows, Solitary Sandpipers, American Pipits, Brown Anoles, Common Garter Snakes, and ring-necked snakes documented in the area.
Insider tips for Outlet(Melvern): Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Most sites lack hookups; confirm full hookup availability when reserving if needed Grassy tent camping areas provide excellent stargazing and sunset views over the lake
Skip Outlet(Melvern) if: You require hookups at your site — only select sites have full hookups available. You prefer spontaneous visits — book in advance for federal campground reservations.
Best time to visit Outlet(Melvern): Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to verified data, though federal campgrounds recommend booking early..
Nearby campgrounds: Coeur D’Alene (MELVERN, KS), Arrow Rock (Lebo, KS), Turkey Point (Osage City, KS), Carbolyn Park (VASSAR, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Outlet(Melvern)
Cell signal at Outlet(Melvern) (MELVERN, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- 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.
Outlet Campground is situated below the Melvern Lake Dam 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 For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.This large campground offers 140 family sites, many of which have full hookups for electric, water and sewer.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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
Most sites lack hookups; confirm full hookup availability when reserving if needed
Grassy tent camping areas provide excellent stargazing and sunset views over the lake
Campground operates year-round according to verified data, though federal campgrounds recommend booking early.
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From US-75, take the Melvern exit. Turn west onto Melvern Lake Parkway and continue 1/4 mile to the cut-off road, then another 1/4-mile west to River Pond Parkway and follow into the campground.
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 — Melvern Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Melvern Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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