Skip to main content
Melvern Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
Nat'l Recreation Area

Melvern Lake

United States

Official sources & verification

Managed by National Recreation Area

Verify before you go

Source of truth

Managing agency

Verify by phone or mail

We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this park using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: May 20, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

About

Imported description
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.

Source: recreation.gov

Reviews

No reviews yet

Be the first to share your experience and help others plan their visit.

Hunting in this park

Hunting is generally prohibited in this National Park Service unit

Verify current park-specific rules with the National Park Service before planning any hunt. See NPS regulations

Within ~100 miles

Parks near Melvern Lake

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
National Park
Park

Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park

Kansas

Perry Lake
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Perry Lake

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Nat'l Recreation Area
Park

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
National Park
Park

Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Kansas

Spot an error in our data on Melvern Lake?