Fishing enthusiasts will find direct access to Milford Lake at this Army Corps of Engineers campground near Junction City. Farnum Creek provides both electric and water hookups for RVs, plus tent sites positioned across from the boat ramp. The facility includes drinking water, a dump station, and picnic tables at each site.
Campers should expect rough access roads leading into the campground. Recent visitors note that grass maintenance varies by site, and the tent camping area has been closed since 2019, requiring tent campers to use RV sites. Reservations operate through an online-only system that can be time-consuming during arrival. Sites cost $14-24 per night and accept card payments only. For additional camping options in the area, check places to camp around Milford.
Description
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.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundFarnum Creek is located in Kansas
Directions
Take I-70 to exit 295 then north on Highway 77. Drive 11 miles to park entrance.
Address
5203 N. K57 Hwy
Junction city, KS 66441
Coordinates
39.1534306 N
96.8966611 W
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 users
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
- Verizon5GExcellent Coverage
- AT&TLTESome CoverageVerified by 8 users
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Tent Cabin
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
- Big Rig Friendly
Drive Time
- 28 min from Manhattan, KS
- 1 hr 3 min from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr 24 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 54 min from Wichita, KS




