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See the Melvern Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
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Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: From Topeka, 40 miles south on US 75. From Kansas City, 90 miles south on I-35.
Lake History
Factoid: Melvern Lake is situated on the eastern edge of Kansas' Flinthills Region. It draws outdoor
enthusiasts from a wide range of disciplines. Melvern Lake covers approximately 7,000 acres
of water and 18,000 acres of land open for public use. The lake contains five parks with
amenities ranging from basic campsites to full hook-ups with 50-amp service.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
8 Recreation areas at Melvern Lake
Arrow Rock
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Coeur D'Alene
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Eisenhower State Park
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Kdwp Upper End
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Melvern Lake Marina
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Outlet
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Sundance
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Turkey Point
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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