Farnum Creek
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Junction City · Kansas · Milford Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Milford Lake |
| Location | Junction City · Kansas · Milford Lake · 39.15343, -96.89666 · Map |
| Sites | 51 public sites counted from the federal listing — 46 standard electric; 5 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 46 of 51 sites (up to 50 amp where reported) Water hookups at 46 of 51 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 51 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 51 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Check-in / out | In 6:00 PM · Out 6:00 PM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 51 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 1 marked accessible in the listing |
| Accessibility | N |
| Phone | 785-463-5791 |
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This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-02-25.
From the official listing
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.
Directions, from the listing
Take I-70 to exit 295 then north on Highway 77. Drive 11 miles to park entrance.
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Trip Card — Farnum Creek
Junction City · Kansas · Milford Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Junction City · Kansas · Milford Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | Electric at 46 |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 51 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/234647 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.