Milford State Park and Tuttle Creek State Park offer extensive equestrian camping near Westmoreland, Kansas, situated in the Flint Hills region where tallgrass prairie meets rolling hills. The area experiences hot summers with temperatures frequently reaching 90°F and cold winters with average lows near 20°F. Both parks remain open year-round with seasonal considerations affecting trail conditions during spring runoff periods.
What to do
Kayaking access points: Cedar Point campground at Milford Lake provides direct water access for paddlers. "This was a beautiful clean campground with a nice lake. Only complaint is that several of the restrooms were still closed due to a flood in 2019. We were able to find a lovely primitive camp site for hammock camping!!!" reports Michelle S.
Wildlife viewing opportunities: Banner Creek Reservoir features multiple viewing areas for spotting local wildlife. "We had a spot right near the grassy area with the woods right behind us!! Fireflies at night wonderful!! Great water hook up and electric site! They even came back with ice for us twice!!!" according to Stacy Z. at Banner Creek.
Hiking trails: The area's trail networks connect multiple camping areas with varied terrain. "Very well kept trails wind through this park. I went with my two dogs and husband for a fall afternoon hike and thoroughly enjoyed the wooded scenery!" writes Kaitlin M. about Eagle Ridge at Milford State Park.
What campers like
Spacious campsites: Prairie View campground offers large sites with separation between neighbors. "We were in site 116, which our camper door faced a cove of the lake and the boat ramp. It was like there was no one else camping by us. We were able to launch our kayaks a few feet from our campsite which was nice," notes Shannon G. about Prairie View.
Seasonal wildflower displays: Tuttle Creek State Park features notable wildflower blooms attracting pollinators. "My husband and I stayed in a site with beautiful trees and sunflowers growing all around us. The monarchs must have been migrating because they were all over the trees," shares Jessica C. about Tuttle Creek State Park.
Clean facilities: Campground hosts maintain bathhouses and common areas regularly. "Very nice campgrounds. We stayed lakeside at one of the primitive sites. Nice lake view, and quite. It was late July so pretty buggy outside the tent. Reservations were easy and the scenic drives around the lake are beautiful," notes Fred B. about Woodland Hills at Milford State Park.
What you should know
Limited shade at some locations: Tuttle Creek's equestrian sites have minimal tree coverage. "Nice campgrounds for horse people, although there are hiking trails, as well. Water is available. Showers and toilets are nice. This is on the north end of Tuttle," explains Tara S.
Seasonal flooding affects site availability: Water levels impact campground access during wet periods. "Currently there are less than 10 sites available at this location, road is barricaded and the waters are literally in the backyard of all sites as it has created a peninsula," warns Crystal C. about conditions at Prairie View during flooding.
Insect preparation necessary: Summer months bring increased bug activity across all camping areas. "Bring bug spray, as the mosquitoes and chiggers were biting! Very quiet stay for a couple nights!" advises Jessica C. about Woodland Hills.
Tips for camping with families
Playground accessibility: Facilities for children vary between camping areas. "There is a medium sized playground near the swimming area. There are horse pens located at the Eagle Ridge site," notes Lisa S. about Eagle Ridge.
Swimming options: Designated beach areas provide safer water access for families. "You can go fishing one one side if the cove and catch big catfish, and on the other side there is a beach the kids and swim and play," shares Tara M. about Prairie View campground.
Primitive sites for nature immersion: Cedar Point offers basic sites for family-oriented outdoor experiences. "Cedar point has some very spacious primitive and tent sites. There are also some with electric and water. Some of the sites in this campground have nice water views," explains Shannon G. about Cedar Point.
Tips from RVers
Hookup variations: Different campgrounds offer varying levels of amenities. "Each campsite was equipped with electric and water, a fire ring, and a picnic table. The sunsets over the water were beautiful," notes Shannon G. about Prairie View.
Seasonal considerations: Weather impacts site conditions throughout the year. "Gorgeous fall leaves this time of year (October). Water has a slight sulfur smell, but who's sink in KS doesn't," reports Savannah about Woodland Hills campground.
Proximity to supplies: Junction City provides the closest restocking point for extended stays. "Junction City is 10 minutes away for all your needs," mentions Fred B. about camping at Woodland Hills.
