Carbolyn Park

Pomona Lake, KS · ≈25.8 mi to Topeka
Sites
26
Max rig
55 ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
25.8 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers with electric and water hookups
  • Pull-through rig parking
  • Pets and their owners
  • Campfire enthusiasts

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Those seeking convenient town access
  • Guests requiring ADA accessibility

Connectivity

Best bet: VerizonStrong 5G signal here · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

22 StandardsDrive-In access
4 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
Rig compatibility

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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
CampingPicnicking
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Where it is

Nearest town: Topeka, ~25.8 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

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Overview

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 US Army Corps of Engineers · Developed campground