Turkey Point

Melvern Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Osage City, KS, KS

Price: From $16 per night

Price range: $16–$200 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (127 reviews)

Season: May through October

Turkey Point Campground is situated on Melvern Lake 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.The campground offers two group camps.

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/turkey-point to be notified when sites open up.

Turkey Point Campground sits on scenic Melvern Lake in the Flint Hills with spacious, well-maintained sites and excellent recreational opportunities including boating, fishing, and hiking. Campers consistently praise it as a beautiful, quiet destination with clean facilities and reasonable rates.

Wildlife alert: Fox Sparrow, Forster's Tern, Caspian Tern, Snowy Owl, Brown Anole, Common Garter Snake, and Common Watersnake documented in the area.

Insider tips for Turkey Point: Book early — this is a popular federal campground with high demand No hookups at most sites, but dump station available for self-contained RVs Melvern Lake offers 7,000+ acres of water for boating and fishing

Skip Turkey Point if: You need full RV hookups — most sites lack electric/water/sewer. You plan to visit outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed. You prefer spontaneous camping — federal sites require advance reservations.

Best time to visit Turkey Point: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.

Nearby campgrounds: Arrow Rock (Lebo, KS), Coeur D’Alene (MELVERN, KS), Outlet(Melvern) (MELVERN, KS), Carbolyn Park (VASSAR, KS).

Cell Phone Coverage at Turkey Point

Cell signal at Turkey Point (Osage City, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

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.

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Osage City, KS, KS★ 4.5 (127 reviews)From $16/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Turkey Point Campground is situated on Melvern Lake 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.The campground offers two group camps.

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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV65 ft
Hookups36 electric sites
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric Hookups
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersFishing
Family & Pets
Vault ToiletsDump StationBoat Launch

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You need full RV hookups — most sites lack electric/water/sewer✕ You plan to visit outside May-October — campground is seasonally closed✕ You prefer spontaneous camping — federal sites require advance reservations

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a popular federal campground with high demand

No hookups at most sites, but dump station available for self-contained RVs

Melvern Lake offers 7,000+ acres of water for boating and fishing

Best: May through October

Campground operates seasonally during these months only

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Fox Sparrow, Forster's Tern, Caspian Tern, Snowy Owl, Brown Anole, Common Garter Snake, and Common Watersnake documented in the area.

Location

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785-549-3318· Melvern Lake
Getting there →

From Osage City, Kansas, take K-170 south. Turn east onto 301st Street and continue 2 miles. Turn south onto Indian Hills Road and proceed about a mile to Turkey Point Parkway. Follow into the campground.

Campground entrance

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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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Turkey Point cost per night?+
Turkey Point costs $16–$200 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Turkey Point open?+
Turkey Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Turkey Point have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Turkey Point?+
Turkey Point can accommodate RVs up to 65 feet.
How do I make reservations at Turkey Point?+
Turkey Point is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Turkey Point?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Turkey Point is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Turkey Point open, and what are check-in times?+
Turkey Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
Recreation.gov — Live site availability — updated every 30 min
recreation.gov · RIDB API
National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
api.weather.gov · open-meteo.com
Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$16 /night★ 4.5 (127)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Carbolyn Park

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