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Melvern Lake

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Directions and Factoids
Directions: From Topeka, 40 miles south on US 75. From Kansas City, 90 miles south on I-35.

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.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
The list below includes Recreation Services Status of USACE managed areas (lines that contain the Corps Castle icon). Others, such as state or private marina operators, run additional parks. Please contact those agencies or individuals for information on the areas they manage.

Open    Partially Open    Closed    Status Unknown

	Area Status
Arrow Rock   $				X			D C	A	X		M
Reserve Arrow Rock
Coeur D'Alene   $				X			D C	A G GS	X		M
Reserve Coeur D'Alene
Eisenhower State Park		E N P D	X	X	X		D	A G GS	X	BE	B Q H
Kdwp Upper End					X
Melvern Lake Marina						X	C
Outlet   $				X			D C P	A G GS	X		I M
Reserve Outlet
Sundance							D C
Turkey Point   $				X			D C	A G GS	X		M
Reserve Turkey Point
Corps Managed Managed by Others in Italics $ Corps Fees Collected