Farnum Creek Public Use Area

Farnum Creek offers convenient boat access to Milford Lake on the Republican River, located just 15 minutes north of Junction City via Highway 77. The facility features a dedicated boat ramp along with a full campground (59 sites, many with electric hookups) that includes pull-through RV pads, hot showers, and a dump station. The campground is reservable through Recreation.gov; call 785-463-5791 for more information.

Milford Lake is known for excellent fishing and provides a scenic setting for boating, paddling, and water recreation. The Republican River itself is a large, navigable waterway (stream order 7) with an average flow of approximately 1,048 cubic feet per second and a modest gradient of 4.8 feet per mile, making it suitable for various watercraft. Life jackets are required while on the water, and visitor hours end at 9 p.m. The lake also offers hunting and birding opportunities across nearly 70% of the surrounding public lands.

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...

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.

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