Campsite for booking · Lyndon

Carbolyn Park

via Recreation.gov Vassar, KS, Lyndon, Kansas, United States

Overview

Pitches
26
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
18:00 / 16:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Drinking waterListed by Recreation.gov
  • Electric hook-upListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

Overview

Carbolyn Park is located in eastern Kansas along Dragoon Creek, just east 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, 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. It is a popular hiking, horseback riding, and mountain biking path. Facilities

Carbolyn Park Campground offers 32 campsites, 29 of which have electric and water hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, a shower building, playground, dump station, picnic shelter, boat ramp and numerous bank-fishing areas.

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. 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.

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

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Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Crossroads RV Park & Campground
    Campground · Lyndon, Kansas
    3.5 km from the pick-up area
  2. Cedar Park Campground
    Campground · Overbrook, Kansas
    6.4 km from the pick-up area
  3. Burning Heart Campground
    Campground · Lyndon, Kansas
    7.0 km from the pick-up area
  4. Waucondah Campground
    Campground · Lyndon, Kansas
    7.4 km from the pick-up area
  5. Evening Star Campground
    Campground · Lyndon, Kansas
    7.7 km from the pick-up area
  6. Kansa Campground
    Campground · Lyndon, Kansas
    7.7 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Lyndon
    RV dump station · Lyndon, KansasWaste
    7.1 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Lyndon
    Water fill station · Lyndon, KansasWater
    17 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Carbolyn Park. CampsiteFull map

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