Outlet (Pomona Lake)
Pomona Lake
Outlet Campground is located along 110 Mile Creek in eastern Kansas at 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.
Outlet Campground offers 34 campsites and two group day-use picnic shelters, all of which have electric and water hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, a shower building, playground, nature trail, dump station, laundry facilities and a boat ramp.
The local sheriff's department and Corps of Engineers rangers patrol the park during the recreation season.
A visitor center is located a short distance from the park and provides educational displays about the lake and its environment.
Notifications and Alerts
Need to Know
- Visitors are expected to be aware of park general rules
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
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 less than 10 miles away, with limited restaurants and shops. This small town is home to 22 historical sites and the smallest Carnegie library still in use.
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.
Contact Information
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5260 POMONA DAM ROAD VASSAR KS 66543-9212
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 785-453-2201
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From US 75 and K-268 junction, proceed east on K-268 for 7 miles, turn north on Pomona Dam Road and proceed 1/2-mile to 229th Street (just before dam). Turn east and proceed to park entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 14, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 25, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 02, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 06, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 24, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 13, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 18, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 17, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site Shelte, Loop OUTL, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 08, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 30, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site MGT, Loop OUTL, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 05, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 34, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 23, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 31, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 11, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 01, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 16, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop OUTL, Type Standard Electric
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