Turkey Point
Turkey Point 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 | 35 |
| Standard, no hookups | 12 |
| group standard electric | 1 |
| Group sites | 1 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
49 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | Waterfront | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 02 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 03 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 04 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 05 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 06 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 07 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 08 | TPOI | Electric | Back-in | 65 | Paved | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | |
| 09 | TPOI | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 10 | TPOI | Standard | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | 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 | 65 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. |
The campground offers two group camps. One offers a group campsite with basic amenities, a pit privy, and a shelter with a grill, water, and electricity. The second offers 12 camp pads with 50 amp electric and water utilities, a restroom, a shelter with grill, and a playground. There are 43 family campsites, many with water and electric hook-ups, throughout the park. Several family 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 three playgrounds all provide 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 Osage City, Kansas, take K-170 south. Turn east onto 301st Street and continue 2 miles. Turn south onto Indian Hills Road and proceed about a mile to Turkey Point Parkway. Follow into the campground.
| Nearest town | Osage City, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 38.4986° N, 95.7897° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 0.1 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Outdoor Gear & Knives ↗ | 10.7 mi |
| RV sales & service | Central RV ↗ | 31.1 mi |
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Video
S03E06 Turkey Point Provincial Park Review
Public land it sits in
Flint Hills National Wildlife Refuge begins about 12 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12 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.
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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, and the campground has scattered trees and some shade.
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 a 1 mile trail located in the campground connecting to the day-use area. 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 Turkey Point?
Sites at Turkey Point 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 Turkey Point?
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 Turkey Point?
Check-in 04:00 PM, checkout 04:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Turkey Point have?
49 sites, including 35 standard sites with power, 12 standard sites without power, 1 group standard electric, and 1 group site.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Turkey Point?
The longest site here provides 65 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Does Turkey Point have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Turkey Point?
Amenities include flush and vault toilets, showers, drinking water and a dump station.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Turkey Point?
Yes, pets are allowed at Turkey Point. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Turkey Point?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Is there cell service at Turkey Point?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Turkey Point?
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
What is the nearest town to Turkey Point?
Osage City, Kansas.
Source: Getting there