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Outlet (Melvern)
Total sites: 152
Available Tonight: 60
Available this Weekend: 9
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 60
Available this Weekend: 9
Booking Window: 6 months
979 ft
85°F
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70°F
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Outlet (Melvern) Campground, KS - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
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. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 137 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $20.00 to $66.00. Some amenities include dump station, laundry facility, boat ramp, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Campsite Reviews (374)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 62% | |
| 4 star | 25% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@QuinnC5205898 · Camped on Jun 4, 2025 at Campsite #115
Beautiful lake location. Caught several fish right by our trailer.
@MichelleA21452 · Camped on Jun 2, 2025 at Campsite #120
Very clean & pretty park, busy way with traffic in the park, plus lots of highway noise and not much privacy at all.
@jefferyb750561 · Camped on May 29, 2025 at Campsite #80
Excellent shaded sites. Clean bathrooms. A surprisingly nice park to camp at with hiking trails. We stayed at outlet park and great experience.
@DonnaD3748747 · Camped on May 28, 2025 at Campsite #89
We hope to return!!
@RodT5E61B45590 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #144
What a great park. Lots of trees, nice paths and the maintenance people Curtis and Brenda are the greatest care takers ever. They go out of their way to help people and are so very friendly My only complaint is that the lots are hard to get for more than three days because of people reserving 2 and 4 weeks at a time the later cancel all but the week ends. The 2 weeks a month are not enforced as some use two different emails to log almost full time occupancy. We love the place and want to go several time this summer but it is a challenge trying to get around these 2 unfair practices of others. I am referring to section C with these comments.
@NancySmiAFAE56 · Camped on May 26, 2025 at Campsite #2
This is a quiet, well-laid-out park with lots of green space, lots of water, lots of wildlife. I was there over Memorial Day weekend and there was plenty of room for activity or solitude, as one wished, even though the campground was full.The Host and Staff are also quite friendly and helpful. I had trouble getting online and then getting a site because of holiday weekend requirements that weren't posted on the website where I could see them.
@PaulaS4520495 · Camped on May 22, 2025 at Campsite #53
Love the waterside camp spots along the pond! Big, very spacious campsites. One of our favorite campgrounds.
@EmilyD2011259 · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #142
Stunning site. One of the nicest campgrounds around.
@TwilaH92A1733B · Camped on May 20, 2025 at Campsite #3
Melvern Lake is a beautiful place to camp. Sites are nicely spaced and several back up to lake. Restrooms have showers too and are spotless. Camped on our way to Iowa and liked it so much we planned our trip back so we could stop there again.
@TerryG6407300 · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #126
C-loop is a beautiful campground, the pond in the Outlet is good fishing along with the trails. There were server storms two nights while I was there, the next morning the camp maintains were out cleaning up. There is no way to have a bad experience at the outlet campground.
@JanetS0297B0CF · Camped on May 18, 2025 at Campsite #135
Beautiful park, spotless showers, and very well maintained. The only problem in reserving a spot in "C" is that they have to be booked 6 mo. in advance. When we were there, at east 5-6 spots were not occupied. alto showed booked on the site. Not fair to others that would like to use those spots. What's the deal?
@MarciM1149871 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #122
Excellent place to camp. Trails are great for walking or riding bikes. Bath houses kept very clean. We love this campground!
@Christine51679 · Camped on May 16, 2025 at Campsite #116
Our favorite campground. Always clean and well maintained. Lots to do with great nature trails, fishing, playgrounds and great camping spots
@DarylW1F0C4BAB · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #105
Very pleased that Osage county is home to this lake & campground. The walking trail was very well maintained and acessible. Will use the trail in the future.
@VernF3066711 · Camped on May 8, 2025 at Campsite #101
Sunny, no wind, cool
@RebeccaK768006 · Camped on May 7, 2025 at Campsite #56
Clean, spacious & peaceful. They take great care of this lake& camping area!
@TarynSA7EC8409 · Camped on May 4, 2025 at Campsite #141
Love Melvern Lake Outlet C-Loop. Beautiful old trees, privacy, spacious sites, nice trails & playground equipment. Unfortunately, because it's so nice, it's hard to get a spot on the water.
@WesD5278551 · Camped on May 3, 2025 at Campsite #126
The Melvern Outlet Campground is fantastic. It's always clean, quiet, and full of friendly people. The staff are attentive, and sheriffs and park rangers drive through often. Everyone I talk to says that it's the best campground around.
@RobertS9225788 · Camped on Apr 30, 2025 at Campsite #60
Nice clean facility
@JackD8591053 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #69
The only thing I think would have made it better was if some of the limbs were removed. I know the weather hasnt been very helpful with that.
@TomS3186246 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #38
The people that work here are great. The volunteers are dedicated, as well. We stayed in 38, which had a lot of room between campsites. The showers were close & kept very clean. There is a coin op laundry room behind the shower. We caught a few fish from the shore line. It was a nice stay. Well be back to this well -run campground.
@HenryD2766117 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #101
Great weather semi level sites amenities worked. The only thing wrong were sharp rocks. Also a branch from a tree fell on a camper. The rangers need to take better care of the area. They have also terminated a tree since the last time I was there.
@kathyd9839154 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #102
Great campsites with all the utilities!
@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #100
Nice, clean, quiet.
@DebbiA7674259 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #47
Melvern Outlet is our first choice for camping. Nice campground, large sites, and nice walking trail.
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