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FARNUM CREEK

federal · Junction City, KS

DirectionsCall
  • dump station2.9 mi
  • fuel station6.3 mi

Photo by Cody Thompson · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Farnum Creek is a quaint double-loop campground set on the lovely shores of Milford Lake. Click or tap here for an updated map of Farnum Creek Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour. Recreation Boating, swimming, fishing, birding and biking are among the many things to do at Milford Lake. Nearly 70% of the land resources are available for public hunting and for fishermen returning from a successful trip, there is a fish cleaning station. Facilities The campground has five pull-through RV pads, one of which is an accessible site. Of the 59 cap sites, more than half have electric hookups. The park offers the comfort of hot showers, a playground and boat ramp. Natural Features Milford Lake, at 1,200 ft. elevation, extends from the Republican River. It's the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline. Nearby Attractions The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is below the Milford Dam. Beside the nature center is a golf course.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    2.9 mi
  • fuel station

    Phillips 66

    6.3 mi
  • grocery

    Commissary

    7.2 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    9.3 mi
  • trailhead

    Crystal Trail Trailhead

    2.6 mi
  • attraction

    Locomotive 6072

    8.6 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    2.3 mi

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

August weekends are typically reserved about 27 days ahead.

Based on 112 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

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Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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