Arrow Rock
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.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 19 |
| Standard, no hookups | 14 |
| Host/management | 10 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 78 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
33 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | Electric | Pull-through | 78 | Paved | Full | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | Standard | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 07 | Standard | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 08 | Standard | Pull-through | 75 | Paved | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 09 | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 10 | Standard | Back-in | 55 | Paved | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Max vehicle length | 78 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Fees | 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. |
| Accessibility | Site 21 is listed accessible |
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. photographyoptions.net/images/melvern/tour.html)
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Lebo, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.4909° N, 95.7595° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | under 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Gear & Knives ↗ | 10.4 mi |
| RV sales & service | Central RV ↗ | 29.7 mi |
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Video
Arrow Rock State Historic Site Part 3; Dutch Oven Candy Bar Cookies, Campground Review.
Public land it sits in
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge begins about 12.3 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12.3 miFlint Hills National Wildlife Refuge ↗National Wildlife Refuge · Fish and Wildlife Service · 18,575 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Arrow Rock?
Sites at Arrow Rock are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
How much does it cost to camp at Arrow Rock?
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.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Arrow Rock?
Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Arrow Rock have?
43 sites, including 19 standard sites with power and 14 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Arrow Rock?
Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Arrow Rock have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Arrow Rock?
Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Arrow Rock?
Yes, pets are allowed at Arrow Rock. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Arrow Rock?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Arrow Rock?
Site 21 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Arrow Rock?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Arrow Rock?
Melvern Lake impounds nearly 7,000 acres of water on the upper reaches of the Marais des Cygnes River Valley. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation