Michigan Valley
- Nearest town
- Vassar, KS · 3.5 mi
- Elevation
- 1,066 ft
- Coordinates
- 38.66472, -95.54889
About this place
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.
Services
What you can do here
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Rates
What it costs
Peak season, May 1, 2026 to September 29, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Standard Nonelectric | $14.00 |
| Standard Electric | $26.00 |
| Group Standard Nonelectric | $40.00 |
| Group Shelter Electric | $60.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Back-in spaces
- 68
- Campfires allowed
- Yes
- Dump station present
- Yes
- Electric hookup (amps)
- 50
- Fresh tank fill
- Yes
- Longest rig that fits (ft)
- 114
- Number of campsites
- 81
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (785) 453-2201
- Pull-through spaces
- 12
- Reservable
- Yes
- Water hookup at site
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Creek (ks) | 1.3 mi | Limited confidence |
| Outlet (pomona Lake) | 1.4 mi | Limited confidence |
| RV Dump Station | 2.1 mi | Limited confidence |
| RV Dump Station | 2.9 mi | Limited confidence |
| Carbolyn Park | 7.1 mi | Limited confidence |
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.