Eisenhower State Park RV & Campground Guide
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Eisenhower State Park in Kansas is 1,785 acres of tallgrass prairie, woodlands, and also encompasses Melvern Lake with its waterfowl and wildlife. There’s a large family activity area, perfect for family reunions, birthday parties, and other big events. The park also has a swimming beach, sand volleyball court, picnic shelters, a disc golf course, an archery trail, a kids’ fishing pond, and a fly fishing pond. There are horse trails throughout the park, as well as hiking and biking trails.
You may see white-tailed deer at the park, or eastern wild turkey, or bobwhite quail. You can fish in the lake, which is home to walleye, crappie, sauger, white bass, and channel catfish.
The park is fairly dry, with scarce rain for most of the year. May is the rainiest month, with about a week and a half’s worth of rain for the entire month. The weather can get very cold in winter, with lows down to 18F. Summer highs don’t go much above 90F.
Spring 32-75 F
Summer 63-90 F
Fall 34-81 F
Winter 18-45 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in Eisenhower State Park
Eisenhower State Park has 186 utility campsites; some with water, some with sewer hookups, and some electric-only sites. There are five shower houses in the campgrounds. There is also primitive camping available, and equestrian campsites with individual corrals are available. If you choose to rent an RV for your adventures, consider renting with RVshare. All rentals come with nationwide insurance, 24/7 roadside assistance, and a world-class team to make sure you get the perfect vehicle for your travel plans.
There are other campgrounds nearby you can try as well:
Outlet Campground
Outlet Campground is right on Melvern Lake, just below the dam on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills. Campers can go boating, fishing, hiking, and hunting in the area. The campground has 140 sites, with many offering full hookups. A boat ramp, dock, and fishing cleaning station mean you can catch something that day and have it for dinner in just a short time!
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: yes
Wi-Fi: no
Pet friendly: n/a
Other amenities: showers, swim beach, playground, stocked fishing pond
Turkey Point Campground
Turkey Point Campground also sits on Melvern Lake, on the eastern edge of the Flint Hills of Kansas. There is boating, fishing, hiking, and hunting easily accessible from the campground. The Flint Hills are America’s last expanse of intact tallgrass prairie, made up of a variety of grasses. The hills to the south are wooded, and the campground has trees and scattered shade.
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: no
Wi-Fi: no
Pet friendly: n/a
Other amenities: showers, drinking water, dump station, boat ramp, dock, fish cleaning station, playgrounds convenience store, laundry, playground, activities for all ages
What to Do at
Eisenhower State Park
Inside Eisenhower State Park
There’s plenty to do at the park! Begin by stopping by the Nature Room and learn more about honey bees, snakes, fish, turtles, amphibians, bears, and other animals that live at the park. Walk through the Arboretum to learn more about the plants that grow there, and sit by the waterfall for a quiet moment.
Other activities you can do inside the park include:
Bike & archery trail: A 19 target Archery Trail has been added to the existing Bike Trail, one phase in a series intended to expand the area into a multi-purpose trail. The trailhead is located in the Five Star Campground.
Disc golf: An 18-hole disc golf course is located near the east boat ramp, and is a great way to practice your skills while taking a little hike at the same time.
Horseback riding: There are various equestrian trails throughout the park, as well as several campsites that accommodate horses.
Fishing: Fish for crappie, catfish, sauger, and spotted bass in the Melvern Reservoir.
How to Get to
Eisenhower State Park
From Topeka, take US-75 in Williamsport. Keep right to stay on US-75 S. Turn right onto KS-278 W. Turn left onto S. Fairlawn Rd. Make a right, then a left, and you’re in the park.
Entering Eisenhower State Park
There is a fee of $5 per vehicle to enter the park.
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