Curtis Creek

Curtis Creek

About this campsite

Overview

Curtis Creek Park is a classic camping destination with a wealth of options for boating, hiking, hunting and fishing. The park area provides excellent views of Milford Lake and Milford Dam. In total, the Milford Lake region is home to 33,000 acres of public land protected for recreation, wildlife and cultural resources. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour.

Recreation

Whether it's boating, birding, fishing or biking, Curtis Creek provides opportunities for all types of visitors.

Water skiing is popular sport on the lake, while an accessible floating fishing dock provides an ideal location for catching trout closer to shore.

Facilities

The majority of sites have electric and water hookups and modern amenities such as flush toilets and hot showers, provide a comfortable camping experience.

A boat ramp and playground are both provided for entertainment and convenience.

Natural Features

The campground is on a peninsula on the banks of Milford Lake, the largest man-made lake in Kansas. Fed by the waters of the Republican River, Milford Lake spans a surface area of 15,700 acres and an impressive 163 miles of shoreline.

Nearby Attractions

Hiking trails 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.

Location

CURTIS CREEK•KS

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THU🌧️

25° / 16°

💧 40%

FRI☁️

26° / 16°

💧 25%

SAT🌦️

29° / 19°

💧 69%

SUN🌦️

29° / 17°

💧 45%

MON☁️

32° / 17°

💧 20%

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Overview West Rolling Hills is a comfortable campground with a site layout that maximizes views of the sparkling Milford Lake. 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 and driving off-road vehicles. 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. Facilities This class A campground has modern conveniences like showers and flush toilets. Most of these sites have electric and water hookups, as well. The Thunderbird Marina is an easy starting point for a day on the lake, while an on-site playground provides fun for families. 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 Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is nearby, below the dam and a golf course is adjacent to the nature center.

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NORTH OVERLOOK PARK (KS)

Overview North Overlook Park is a one of the many day use parks at Milford Lake with two shelters available for reservations, great fishing access, and a playground. Also within walking distance of the shelters is a baseball field, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. With these features offered, North Overlook Park is sure to have something for the whole family. 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 Each shelter has picnic tables and grill available for use. Shelter 2 also has a sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits available. And there is a playground, vault toilet and baseball field located between the two shelters. Natural Features 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.