Overview
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
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(3 of 139 campsites have Bbq)
Campfire Allowed
(85 of 139 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(Majority of the campsites have 04:00 pm)
Checkout Time
(Majority of the campsites have 04:00 pm)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have pull through)
Firepit
(4 of 139 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 20)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 10)
Pets Allowed
(All campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(All campsites have Picnic Table)
Playground
(2 of 139 campsites have Playground)
Shade
(136 of 139 campsites have Shade)
Site Access
(2 of 139 campsites have Site Acceses)
Water Hookup
(137 of 139 campsites have Water Hookup)
Natural Features
The Flint Hills represent America's last expanse of intact tallgrass prairie, made up of big bluestem, switchgrass and Indian grass. The rolling hills on the south side of the lake are wooded, and the campground has scattered trees and limited shade.
Recreation
Melvern Lake impounds nearly 7,000 acres of water on the upper reaches of the Marais des Cygnes River Valley. Boating and swimming are popular activities on the lake.Anglers will find walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, as well as black, striped, white and smallmouth bass.The 18,000 acres of land surrounding Melvern Lake provide plentiful hiking and hunting opportunities. Several trails wind around the lake, including the 4-mile Tallgrass Heritage Trail, which begins in the campground. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.
Permitted Equipment
rv-Up to 80ft
tent-Up to 80ft
trailer-Up to 80ft
vehicle-N/A