Arrow Rock

Campground · Kansas · 33 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

Melvern Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access

33
Bookable sites
78 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
1
Accessible site
1,083 ft
Elevation
Deer along Arrow Rock Campground Shoreline
Photo: USACE Melvern Lake Project · Recreation.gov

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

The campground offers 33 campsites, 19 of which have electric and water hookups. Several picnic sites are available on a first come, first served basis.

Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station. A boat ramp, dock, fish cleaning station and playground offer additional recreation opportunities.

Click Here for a Virtual Tour (http://www.photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html)

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.

The facts

  • 33 bookable sites
  • 43 sites in total, including non-bookable
  • 1 accessible site
  • Vehicles up to 78 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: ARROW ROCK

Site types

  • 19 Standard Electric
  • 14 Standard Nonelectric
  • 10 Management

Amenities

  • Electric hookups
  • Water hookups
  • Campfires allowed
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

43 campsites at Arrow Rock

Check-in 04:00 PM · Check-out 04:00 PM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceMax rigPeople
01ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
02ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
03ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricPull ThroughPaved78 ft8 🐾
04ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
05ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
06ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
07ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
08ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricPull ThroughPaved75 ft8 🐾
09ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
10ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
11ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
12ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
14ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
15ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
16ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
17ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
19ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
20ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
21ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8♿ 🐾
22ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
23ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
24ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
25ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
26ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
27ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
28ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
29ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
30ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
31ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
32ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
33ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved55 ft8 🐾
34ARROW ROCKStandard ElectricBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
35ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
36ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
37ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
38ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
39ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
40ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
41ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved45 ft8 🐾
42ARROW ROCKManagementBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
43ARROW ROCKManagementPull ThroughPaved75 ft8 🐾
44ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾
45ARROW ROCKStandard NonelectricBack InPaved65 ft8 🐾

Getting there

From US-75, take the Olivet exit. Continue onto K-276 west for 1 mile, then turn north onto South Fairlawn Road and continue another mile. Turn west onto Arrow Rock Parkway and follow to the campground.

38.49085, -95.75952 · 38°29'27.1"N 95°45'34.3"W

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Typical weather

Typically 90°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F414657677685909082705644
Low °F202433435565696758463525
Precip in0.91.52.63.65.84.84.53.84.13.02.11.4

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.2 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Fees and stay limits

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.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

More photos

Shower building in Arrow Rock Campground
Restroom and playground in Arrow Rock Campground

Member photos

Common questions about Arrow Rock

Can you reserve a site at Arrow Rock?
Yes, Arrow Rock is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Arrow Rock have?
43 sites in total, of which 33 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Arrow Rock?
78 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Arrow Rock?
Yes, pets are allowed at Arrow Rock.
Does Arrow Rock have hookups?
Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Arrow Rock?
Campfires are allowed at Arrow Rock. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Arrow Rock

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-03.

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