29810 South Fairlawn Road
Osage City
Kansas, 66523
(785) 528-4102
www.kdwp.state.ks.us
Melvern Reservoir and Melvern Wildlife Area is a campground or RV park located in Osage City.
Eisenhower State Park formerly known as Melvern State Park was renamed in 1990 by legislature to honor the only US President from Kansas. Located on the eastern fringe of the Flint Hills in southern Osage county. Eisenhower is 1,785 acres of rolling hills with 18 miles of trails, camping, playground, beach, horse shoe pits, sand volley ball court, and basketball court for your family gatherings. Eisenhower State Park provides 187 utility campsites and five shower houses. Non-utility sites are available for primitive camping in Five-Star, Sailboat Beach, and Omaha Swim Beach. 15 Equestrian Campsites with electric/water and individual corrals are available in the upper loop of Westpoint Campground. 10 sites are available for group camping reservations in Abilene Campground (must have at least 5 units for group reservation). 12 sites are available for single reservations. Campers may stay at any one of the campgrounds for up to 14 consecutive days. Visit the park office or email us for more information, including the availability of Ike's Shelterhouse, Mamie's Cabin, two Yurts and our two BRAND NEW Modern Cabins for rent. Visit Ike's General Store located at Doud Campground to pay your campground fees, purchase souvenirs, rent kayaks and check out games. Eisenhower State Parks' Friends Group offers ice and firewood for sale at Doud campground and a laundry is available in the Doud Shower Building.
Local dining options close to Melvern Reservoir and Melvern Wildlife Area include El Mezcal Mexican Restaurant, Jade Garden approximately 5.1 km away, and Breck's Green Acres Restaurant.
Other nearby accommodations options close to Melvern Reservoir and Melvern Wildlife Area include Pomona State Park located at 22900 South Highway 368, Eisenhower State Park located at 29810 South Fairlawn Road, Blackhawk Horse Camp approximately 11.4 km away, Arvonia Tourism, and Lippincott's Fyshe House Bed & Breakfast located at 8720 West 85th Street.