This is a Corp of Engineer (COE) Park located about 6 miles westbound on Hwy 75 from I-35 with good access roads from the interstate. Positives: Paved pads and paved roads with easy access to sites. Many sites have full hook-ups. Those who use COE parks know that on site sewer is an anomaly. The CG is on a lake with ample and convenient access for fishing. The bathhouses are very nice and well maintained. There are several double and triple sites for those who might travel in a group and want to be close together. Water pressure is good. There is lots of shade, a playground for the kids, and the CG is aesthetically pleasing. Cell phone signals can be received. Negatives: Voltage was just OK. The trees that line the access road to most of the sites need to be trimmed. Most of the 50A sites have some degree of minor sloping; generally front to back. If you can live with a 30A power supply, then it is suggested that you pick one of those sites. Most of them are large enough to get a 40 ft rig into. They are much nicer than the 50A sites. Many are also lake front. We were here on Golden Access pass discount. We camped here in a Motorhome.

Scenic walks well maintained sites We camped here in a Fifth Wheel.

Restroom and showers very clean, Many campsites are lake side, and shaded. Has some easy hiking trails alongside and old riverbed. Has swimming lake next to campground lake with baseball field, vollyball area. Campground lake is being refilled this year, it is being restocked. Our family has enjoyed camping here several times. One thing that I can say is that once we came here, we have camped no place else in eastern Kansas. Another camper I met there expressed the same thoughts. We really enjoy the cleanness of the place. We camped here in a camper.

This campground is on beautiful Melvern Reservoir, about 20 miles east of Emporia. There are many lakeside campsites with hookups and all are very shaded. The shower house is a bit small but clean and adequate. The campsites are spacious and grassy, with paved pads and adequate parking areas. It is very quiet and well patrolled by the local sheriff. The lake is clean and large enough for all water activities. We camped here in a Travel Trailer.