Michigan Valley

Pomona Lake, KS · ≈27.1 mi to Lawrence
Sites
81
Max rig
65+ ft
Pull-through
Yes
Hookups
50A
ADA
To town
27.1 mi
Signal

✓ Best for

  • Big rigs and large RVs
  • RVers with electric and water hookups
  • Boating and swimming enthusiasts
  • Pet owners seeking campfires
  • ADA accessible camping

✕ Not ideal for

  • RVers needing sewer hookups
  • Travelers wanting proximity to town
  • Those requiring full hookups

Connectivity

Best bet: T-MobileUsable 5G — good enough to stay connected · 3 of 3 carriers reach here
VerizonLTE
AT&T5G
T-Mobile5G

What's here

52 StandardsDrive-In access
25 Standards (no Hookups)Drive-In access
3 Group Shelters3 separate group reservations · largest capacity: 200 people
1 Group Standard (no Hookups)Reserved as one unit · largest capacity: 100 people
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Amenities & features

Amenities
Campfires allowedElectric hookupsPets allowedPicnic tablesShadeWater hookups
Activities
BoatingCampingSwimming Site
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Where it is

Nearest town: Lawrence, ~27.1 miGet directions ↗

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Photos

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Overview

Overview Michigan Valley Campground is located in eastern Kansas on the shores 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 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. Facilities Michigan Valley Campground offers 87 campsites, 51 of which have electric and water hookups. Three additional group picnic shelters have electric hookups. Other amenities include flush and vault toilets, a shower building, playground, basketball court, swim beach and dump station. 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 20 minutes 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