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Timber Creek Park
USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers — Junciton City · Kansas · Milford Lake
| Agency | USACEU.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Area | Milford Lake |
| Location | Junciton City · Kansas · Milford Lake |
| Sites | 21 public sites counted from the federal listing — 21 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 21 sites Water hookups at 0 of 21 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 21 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 21 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 48 ft Sites that fit at least — 25 ft: 21 sites · 30 ft: 21 sites · 35 ft: 19 sites · 40 ft: 16 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 3:00 AM (most common in the listing) |
| Pets | Allowed at 21 sites, as reported |
| Phone | 785-238-5714 |
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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 Click or tap here to quickly download a new and up to date digital map of the campground that shows tree cover, site length, and site locations.
Timber Creek provides visitors with primitive camping opportunities with beautiful sunsets and the comforts of a nearby small town. An expanse of 33,000 acres surrounding the lake is public, protected land that's home to an array of wildlife. It's also an ideal setting for outdoor recreation like hiking, swimming, hunting, fishing and driving off-road vehicles at the ORV area. Click here for the Milford Lake virtual tour.
Recreation Activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Nearly 70% of the land resources are available for public hunting and the park is a great place to catch blue cats from the shoreline.
Facilities Timber Creek is a primitive campground. The campsites are all within walking and viewing distance of the lake. Water is available for public use. Vault restrooms are located within the campground.
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 exit 295 then north on Highway 77. Drive 18 miles to highway 82. Take 82 West for 2 miles and Timber Creek park entrance will be located on the south side of the road.
Trip Card — Timber Creek Park
Junciton City · Kansas · Milford Lake
| Agency | USACE · U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
|---|---|
| Location | Junciton City · Kansas · Milford Lake |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Up to 48 ft |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 21 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10058299 · 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.