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School Creek Camground
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 |
| Sites | 39 public sites counted from the federal listing — 39 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 0 of 39 sites Water hookups at 0 of 39 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 39 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 39 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 | Longest reported site fits 60 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 39 sites · 30 ft: 39 sites · 35 ft: 39 sites · 40 ft: 37 sites |
| 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 AM · Out 5:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Phone | 785-238-5714 |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
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 School creek is a primitive campground. No water or electric hook ups are available. Vault
restrooms are located very close to each camping loop. A boat ramp is available for use within the
park. School Creek Campground sits right next to our School Creek ORV area that is
accessible for riders of all ages. All the campsites sit on the banks of Milford Lake, the largest
man-made lake in Kansas. Click here for the Milford Lake virtual tour.
Recreation Whether it's boating, birding, fishing or ATV riding, School Creek provides opportunities for all types of visitors.
Facilities School Creek is a primitive campground with no water or electric hookups. Vault restrooms are located in the campground and there is also a boat ramp with dock available for use.
Natural Features Milford Lake is fed by the Republican River and stands as the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline.
Nearby Attractions The State Park offers Hiking trails which include the Waterfall Trail and the Crystal Trail. The wildlife Viewing Tower and Trail is a hot spot for excellent wildlife viewing.
The Milford Education Center and Fish Hatchery are located below the dam.
Directions, from the listing
Take I-70 to the 290 exit and proceed north 5 miles to 837/244 Hwy. Turn left on 837/244 Hwy. for 10 miles to reach Luttman Rd and turn right. Continue on Luttman Rd. for 1 mile to reach the entrance of the ATV area or turn right after 1 mile to go to the campground.
Trip Card — School Creek Camground
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 | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 60 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 39 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10058259 · 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.