Sightseers will enjoy the Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy wandering old
Indian grounds.

Sightseers will enjoy the Flint Hills Wildlife Refuge. Enjoy wandering old Indian grounds.

## Overview

Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and
Reservoir in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water
sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Check-in time is 3 p.m. and Check-out time is 4 p.m.

## Recreation

John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent
opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel
catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in
abundance.  
  
Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV
area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails
for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.

## Facilities

John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent
opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel
catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in
abundance.  
  
Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV
area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails
for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.

## Natural Features

John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling
hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and
grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn.  
  
Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can
be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provided a wooded cover of
elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital
services.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Dam Site Campground is located on the upstream side of John Redmond Dam and Reservoir  in the hills of Kansas. This 168-acre park offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.</p>
<p>Check-in time is 3 p.m. and Check-out time is 4 p.m.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance.<br>  <br>Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>John Redmond Reservoir is around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance.<br>  <br>Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn. 
<br/><br/>
Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provided a wooded cover of elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.

Bird's eye view of the campground

Dam Site

## Overview

Riverside East Campground is located on the east bank of the Neosho River in
the hills of Kansas.

Check-in time is 3 p.m. and Check-out time is 4 p.m.  
This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless
water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

## Recreation

John Redmond Reservoir, around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent
opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel
catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in
abundance.  
  
Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV
area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails
for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.  

## Facilities

John Redmond Reservoir, around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent
opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel
catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in
abundance.  
  
Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV
area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails
for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.  

## Natural Features

John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling
hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and
grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn.  
  
Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can
be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provided a wooded cover of
elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital
services.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Riverside East Campground is located on the east bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas. </p>
<p>Check-in time is 3 p.m. and Check-out time is 4 p.m.<br>This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>John Redmond Reservoir, around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance.<br>  <br>Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.<br> </p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>John Redmond Reservoir, around 30,000 acres total, provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance.<br>  <br>Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.<br> </p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn. 
<br/><br/>
Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provided a wooded cover of elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.

QR Codes, Reservation over phone (recreation.gov), and online reservation

RIVERSIDE EAST

Riverside East

## Overview

Riverside West Campground is located on the west bank of the Neosho River in
the hills of Kansas.  
This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless
water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts.

Check-in time is 3 p.m. and Check-out time is 4 p.m.

Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted.

## Recreation

With nearly 10,000 acres of water and 30,000 acres of land, John Redmond
Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White
crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish
species can be found in abundance.  
  
  
  
Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV
area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails
for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.  

## Facilities

With nearly 10,000 acres of water and 30,000 acres of land, John Redmond
Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White
crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish
species can be found in abundance.  
  
  
  
Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV
area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails
for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.  

## Natural Features

John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling
hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and
grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn.  
  
Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can
be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provide a wooded cover of
elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar.

## Nearby Attractions

The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital
services.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Riverside West Campground is located on the west bank of the Neosho River in the hills of Kansas. <br>This 168-acre park is part of the John Redmond Reservoir and offers countless water sports and activities for outdoor enthusiasts. </p>
<p>Check-in time is 3 p.m. and Check-out time is 4 p.m.</p>
<p>Camping along the river or wingwall is not permitted.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>With nearly 10,000 acres of water and 30,000 acres of land, John Redmond Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance.<br><br><br><br>Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.<br></p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>With nearly 10,000 acres of water and 30,000 acres of land, John Redmond Reservoir provides excellent opportunities for fishing and hunting. White crappie, white bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish and various sunfish species can be found in abundance.<br><br><br><br>Several trails wind through the hills and along the shore. The Otter Creek ATV area is located at the west end of the dam and provides 140 acres of trails for dirt bikes and ATVs. The area is open from sunrise to sunset.<br></p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
John Redmond Reservoir sits in the broad Neosho River Valley. The rolling hills afford the visitor an opportunity to see acres of agriculture and grassland, with vast fields of wheat and corn. 
<br/><br/>
Large areas of grasses including bluestem, Indian grass and switch grass can be seen from the rolling hilltops. The lower areas provide a wooded cover of elm, black walnut, hickory, ash, hackberry, cottonwood and cedar.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
The nearby town of Burlington, Kansas, provides gas, grocery and hospital services.

QR Codes, payment over phone to Recreation.gov, or reservation online

Riverside West

bird in fog

John Redmond Reservoir

Established in 1966 as an “overlay project” on an U.S. Corps of Engineers
flood control reservoir, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge's 18,463 acres
incorporate a diverse variety of habitat including wetlands, bottomland
hardwood forests, grasslands, river riparian areas, and agricultural lands.
Located in east central Kansas, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge lies in
the broad, flat, Neosho River Valley. The Refuge is located in the tallgrass
prairie region of the country and is named for the gently rolling, fossil-
studded hills found to the west of the Refuge. These hills were laid down when
seas blanketed the area 250 million years. he Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers
provide most of the water for the Refuge, which is located at the upstream end
of John Redmond Reservoir.

Historically, the Neosho River floodplain was covered with hundreds of shallow
wetlands in the springtime. As spring progressed into summer, these wetlands
dried, producing (“moist soil”) plants to grow. Rain fills the wetlands and in
turn the wetlands provide both food and shelter to migrating waterfowl. Most
of these natural wetlands have been lost throughout the river floodplain
because of agriculture and other developments. To mimic the natural wet and
dry cycles on the Refuge, the staff actively mange over 2,000 acres of
restored wetland habitat through the use of pumps, levees, and water control
structures.

Three types of tallgrass prairie habitats can be found on the Refuge-
cordgrass prairie, upland prairie, and savanna. Cordgrass prairie is found in
low, wet areas and is composed mainly of prairie cordgrass, buttonbush,
eastern grama grass, and common ironweed. Upland prairie occurs on drier sites
above the flood plain and contains many well-know tallgrass prairie plants,
including big bluestem, indiangrass, switchgrass, and a large variety of
wildflower species. Savanna habitat is a mixture of widely scattered trees,
prairie grasses, and wildflowers.

Woodlands are confined primarily to areas along the Neosho River and its
tributaries, commonly referred to as riparian areas. You might find bur oak,
pecan, black walnut, American elm, hackberry, green ash, and Kentucky
coffeetree in these riparian areas.

Riparian areas provide water and shelter for wildlife, including bobcats,
white-tailed deer, pileated woodpeckers, wild turkeys, and many species of
warblers. To protect the riparian areas along the Neosho River, the Refuge
staff work closely with Refuge farmers to reduce soil run-off into the river.

<p><span><span><span>Established in 1966 as an “overlay project” on an U.S. Corps of Engineers flood control reservoir, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge's 18,463 acres incorporate a diverse variety of habitat including wetlands, bottomland hardwood forests, grasslands, river riparian areas, and agricultural lands. </span></span></span><span>Located in east central Kansas, Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge lies in the broad, flat, Neosho River Valley.  The Refuge is located in the tallgrass prairie region of the country and is named for the gently rolling, fossil-studded hills found to the west of the Refuge. These hills were laid down when seas blanketed the area 250 million years.  he Neosho and Cottonwood Rivers provide most of the water for the Refuge, which is located at the upstream end of John Redmond Reservoir. </span></p>

<p>Historically, the Neosho River floodplain was covered with hundreds of shallow wetlands in the springtime.  As spring progressed into summer, these wetlands dried, producing (“moist soil”) plants to grow. Rain fills the wetlands and in turn the wetlands provide both food and shelter to migrating waterfowl. Most of these natural wetlands have been lost throughout the river floodplain because of agriculture and other developments. To mimic the natural wet and dry cycles on the Refuge, the staff actively mange over 2,000 acres of restored wetland habitat through the use of pumps, levees, and water control structures.</p>

<p>Three types of tallgrass prairie habitats can be found on the Refuge- cordgrass prairie, upland prairie, and savanna. Cordgrass prairie is found in low, wet areas and is composed mainly of prairie cordgrass, buttonbush, eastern grama grass, and common ironweed. Upland prairie occurs on drier sites above the flood plain and contains many well-know tallgrass prairie plants, including big bluestem, indiangrass, switchgrass, and a large variety of wildflower species. Savanna habitat is a mixture of widely scattered trees, prairie grasses, and wildflowers.</p>

<p>Woodlands are confined primarily to areas along the Neosho River and its tributaries, commonly referred to as riparian areas. You might find bur oak, pecan, black walnut, American elm, hackberry, green ash, and Kentucky coffeetree in these riparian areas.</p>

<p>Riparian areas provide water and shelter for wildlife, including bobcats, white-tailed deer, pileated woodpeckers, wild turkeys, and many species of warblers. To protect the riparian areas along the Neosho River, the Refuge staff work closely with Refuge farmers to reduce soil run-off into the river.</p>

Bird's eye view of the park

Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge

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.

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.

## Overview

Arrow Rock Campground is situated on Melvern Lake 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
http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html

## 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.

## Facilities

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.

## 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, but trees and shade are more sparse
within the campground.

## contact_info

For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for
general information.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Arrow Rock Campground is situated on Melvern Lake 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 http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Anglers will find walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, as well as black, striped, white and smallmouth bass.
<br/>
<br/>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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Anglers will find walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, as well as black, striped, white and smallmouth bass.
<br/>
<br/>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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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, but trees and shade are more sparse within the campground. 
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.

Melvern Lake enforces the national no-show policy. If you do not check in with
the park attendant within 24 hours of your reservation check-in time, you will
be listed as a no-show, your site will be released and you will be charged $20
plus the first night's fee.

Playground in Arrow Rock Campground

Arrow Rock Boat Ramp

Deer along shore in Arrow Rock Campground

Shower building in Arrow Rock Campground

Entrance sign to Arrow Rock Park

Deer along Arrow Rock Campground Shoreline

Restroom and playground in Arrow Rock Campground

Arrow Rock

## Overview

Coeur d'Alene Campground is situated on Melvern Lake on the eastern edge of
the Flint Hills of Kansas. Visitors come for the area's wide range of
recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Find
a virtual tour of Melvern Lake at
http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html

## 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 fish for walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish,
black bass, white bass, striped and smallmouth bass. The 18,000 acres of land
surrounding Melvern Lake provide plentiful hiking and hunting opportunities.
The two trails that join the campground are the Breakwater Trail and the 4
mile Tall Grass Heritage Trail which connects Coeur d' Alene Campground to
Arrow Rock Campground. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits
and squirrels throughout the area.

## Facilities

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 fish for walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish,
black bass, white bass, striped and smallmouth bass. The 18,000 acres of land
surrounding Melvern Lake provide plentiful hiking and hunting opportunities.
The two trails that join the campground are the Breakwater Trail and the 4
mile Tall Grass Heritage Trail which connects Coeur d' Alene Campground to
Arrow Rock Campground. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits
and squirrels throughout the area.

## Natural Features

The Flint Hills represent America's last expanse of intact tallgrass prairie,
made up mainly of big bluestem, switchgrass and Indian grass. The rolling
hills on the south side of the lake are somewhat wooded, but trees and shade
are sparse within the campground.

## contact_info

For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for
general information.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Coeur d'Alene Campground is situated on Melvern Lake on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills of Kansas. Visitors come for the area's wide range of recreational activities, including boating, fishing, hiking and hunting. Find a virtual tour of Melvern Lake at http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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 fish for walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, black bass, white bass, striped and smallmouth bass.
 
 The 18,000 acres of land surrounding Melvern Lake provide plentiful hiking and hunting opportunities. The two trails that join the campground are the Breakwater Trail and the 4 mile Tall Grass Heritage Trail which connects Coeur d' Alene Campground to Arrow Rock Campground. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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 fish for walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, black bass, white bass, striped and smallmouth bass.
 
 The 18,000 acres of land surrounding Melvern Lake provide plentiful hiking and hunting opportunities. The two trails that join the campground are the Breakwater Trail and the 4 mile Tall Grass Heritage Trail which connects Coeur d' Alene Campground to Arrow Rock Campground. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The Flint Hills represent America's last expanse of intact tallgrass prairie, made up mainly of big bluestem, switchgrass and Indian grass. The rolling hills on the south side of the lake are somewhat wooded, but trees and shade are sparse within the campground.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.

Coeur d"Alene Campground

Shower building in Coeur d'Alene Campground

Coeur d'Alene Overlook shelter

Coeur d'Alene boat ramp

Shower and bathrooms in Coeur d'Alene campground

View on Breakwater Trial from Coeur d'Alene campground

Coeur d'Alene campground playground

Coeur d'Alene day use shelter

Coeur d'Alene Entrance Sign

Coeur d'Alene swimming beach

Coeur D'alene

## 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
http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html

## 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.

## Facilities

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.

## 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.

## contact_info

For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for
general information.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>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 http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Anglers will find walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, as well as black, striped, white and smallmouth bass.
<br/>
<br/>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.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
Anglers will find walleye, crappie, channel and flathead catfish, as well as black, striped, white and smallmouth bass.
<br/>
<br/>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.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.

Outlet Park swimming beach

Long Creek Historical Bridge in Outlet Park

Entrance sign to Outlet Park

Ranger Park Shelter in Outlet Park

Trail head playground in Outlet Campground

B-Loop shower house in Outlet campground

Pavilion playground in Outlet Campground

view of Outlet Campground from dam

Pavilion in Outlet Campground

aerial view of Outlet Campground

Outlet(Melvern)

## Overview

Turkey Point Campground is situated on Melvern Lake 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
http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html

## 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 a 1 mile trail located in the
campground connecting to the day-use area. Hunters may find deer, quail,
turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.

## Facilities

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 a 1 mile trail located in the
campground connecting to the day-use area. Hunters may find deer, quail,
turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.

## 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 some shade.

## contact_info

For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for
general information.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Turkey Point Campground is situated on Melvern Lake 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 http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
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 a 1 mile trail located in the campground connecting to the day-use area. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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 a 1 mile trail located in the campground connecting to the day-use area. Hunters may find deer, quail, turkeys, ducks, rabbits and squirrels throughout the area.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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 some shade.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For local information, please call (877) 444-6777 or call (785) 549-3318 for general information.

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Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge

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