Army Corps of Engineers manages this $25-per-night campground within the Milford Recreation Area, where the no-pets policy keeps things quiet for human visitors. Picnic tables provide the main amenity at sites positioned near both river and lake access. One camper noted loving the sound of water in the morning, highlighting the aquatic setting that defines this spot. Swimming opportunities take advantage of the dual water access, while the location puts campers exploring campgrounds near Junction City within reach of additional options.
Description
Overview
Outlet Park is a day use park at Milford Lake located just below the Milford Dam. With one shelter available for reservation, those visitors interested in angling and wildlife observation will enjoy its location near the Outlet Pond, a popular fishing pond and wildlife attractor. Inside the park is also a great fishing areas and access to the Riverwalk Trail. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour.
Recreation
Activities at Milford Lake include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Milford Lake is known to have great sail boating opportunities as well.
Facilities
The shelter has a vault toilet and grill available for use and also has a playground, horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court nearby. The shelter is located by a fishing pier which offers great fishing access.
Natural Features
Milford Lake is nestled on the edge of the Kansas Flint Hills and is fed by the Republican River. Milford Lake stands as the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline. Milford Lake is also the home of the states third largest wetland and is known to a variety of wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is nearby just below the dam. There you can find live animal exhibits as well as learn about the ecosystems of Kansas. A golf course is adjacent to the nature center on the north end of the Dam and the town of Junction City is approximately five miles from North Overlook Shelter.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundOutlet Park (KS) is located in Kansas
Directions
Take I-70 to exit 295, then 4.5 miles north to Hwy. 57, then east approximately 3.2 miles to park entrance.
Address
5203 N. Hwy. K57
Junction city, KS 66441
Coordinates
39.0731667 N
96.8976167 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/29/26
- Verizon5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 2 usersLast on 3/29/26
- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
Drive Time
- 22 min from Manhattan, KS
- 1 hr from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr 19 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 48 min from Wichita, KS
