Michigan Valley
Campground · Kansas · 81 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Pomona Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 81
- Bookable sites
- 114 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 200
- People per site
- 4
- Accessible sites
- 1,066 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Michigan Valley Campground is located in eastern Kansas on the shores of Pomona Lake. The scenic park appeals to family campers, sportsmen and water sport enthusiasts. The reservoir covers 4,000 acres and offers excellent fishing and boating opportunities.Recreation
Fishing, boating, picnicking,and hunting are favorite activities on and around Pomona Lake. The lake's fish and wildlife resources provide ample opportunities for sportsmen and women.Three nearby trails meander around Pomona Lake, providing visitors with hiking and nature study opportunities. Deer Creek Nature Trail and Witches' Broom Trail are short trails for hikers. The Black Hawk Trail offers a 33 mile loop with several trailheads and is a popular hiking, horseback riding and mountain biking path.
Facilities
Michigan Valley Campground offers 87 campsites, 51 of which have electric and water hookups. Three additional group picnic shelters have electric hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, a shower building, playground, basketball court, swim beach and dump station.
Natural Features
Pomona Lake is situated among the rolling hills, mixed grasslands, croplands and forests of eastern Kansas. Wildlife and numerous species of birds can be observed at this secluded, heavily shaded campground. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey, crappie, walleye, channel catfish and other wildlife can be found here.Nearby Attractions
Numerous parks lie on the banks of Pomona Lake, offering additional boating, fishing, swimming, hunting and hiking opportunities.The town of Lyndon, Kansas is 20 minutes away, with limited restaurants and shops. This small town is home to 22 historical sites and the smallest Carnegie library still in use.
The facts
- 81 bookable sites
- 3 sites for day use only
- 4 accessible sites
- Vehicles up to 114 ft
- Up to 200 people per site
- Loops: A, B, C, D, E, F, G, MVAL
Site types
- 52 Standard Electric
- 25 Standard Nonelectric
- 3 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Group Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Sewer hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: fire pits, grills.
81 campsites at Michigan Valley
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A 01 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 02 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 03 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 04 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 05 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 65 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 06 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 07 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 08 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 12 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 96 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 13 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 98 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 14 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 100 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 15 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 102 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 16 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 104 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 17 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 106 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 18 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 108 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 19 | A | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 114 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 23 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 63 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 24 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 66 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 25 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 63 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 26 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 27 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 28 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 29 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 57 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 30 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 51 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| A 31 | A | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 48 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B 1 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B 2 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B 3 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 33 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| B 4 | B | Standard Nonelectric | Pull Through | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 01 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 02 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 03 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 04 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 05 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 06 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 07 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 08 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 09 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 10 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 11 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 12 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| C 13 | C | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 54 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D 1 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D 2 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D 3 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| D 4 | D | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E 1 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E 2 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E 3 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E 4 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| E 5 | E | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 01 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 02 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 35 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 03 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 04 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 05 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 06 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 07 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 08 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 09 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 10 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 11 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| F 12 | F | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 01 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| G 02 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 03 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 04 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 05 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 30 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 07 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 08 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 40 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 09 | G | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 60 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 10 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 11 | G | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | 55 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 12 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 45 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 13 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 14 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| G 15 | G | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | 50 ft | 8 | 🐾 |
| SHEL#3 | MVAL | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | — | — | 50 | ♿ 🐾 |
| SHEL#4 | MVAL | Group Shelter Electric | — | Gravel | — | 75 | ♿ 🐾 |
| SHEL#5 | MVAL | Group Shelter Electric | Back In | — | — | 200 | ♿ 🐾 |
| WIGGER | MVAL | Group Standard Nonelectric | Back In | — | 25 ft | 100 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From US 75 and K-268 junction, proceed east on K-268 for 7 miles to Pomona Dam Road. Turn north and travel 2.5 mi across the dam. Turn west on Wolf Creek Pkwy for 500 feet, then turn south and proceed to park entrance.
38.66472, -95.54889 · 38°39'53.0"N 95°32'56.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 91°F in Jul, down to 41°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 41 | 46 | 57 | 67 | 76 | 86 | 91 | 89 | 82 | 70 | 56 | 44 |
| Low °F | 22 | 24 | 34 | 44 | 55 | 65 | 70 | 68 | 59 | 46 | 35 | 26 |
| Precip in | 1.0 | 1.7 | 2.3 | 3.8 | 5.5 | 5.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.2 | 2.3 | 1.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Michigan Valley
- Can you reserve a site at Michigan Valley?
- Yes, Michigan Valley is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Michigan Valley have?
- 81 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Michigan Valley?
- 114 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Michigan Valley?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Michigan Valley.
- Does Michigan Valley have hookups?
- Electric, Water, Sewer.
- Are campfires allowed at Michigan Valley?
- Campfires are allowed at Michigan Valley. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
Camping near Michigan Valley
- Wolf Creek (KS) 1.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Outlet (Pomona Lake) 1.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Carbolyn Park 7.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Outlet(melvern) 13.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Coeur D'Alene 14.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Arrow Rock 16.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Turkey Point 17.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Rockhaven Park Campground and Equestrian Area 18.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bloomington East 19.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Bloomington West 19.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Overlook Park 22.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Dam Site 30.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone 785-453-2201
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-02.
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