Army Corps of Engineers · Milford Lake · Junction City, KS

School Creek Camground

School creek is a primitive campground. No water or electric hook ups are available. Vault restrooms are located very close to each camping loop. A boat ramp is available for use within the park. School Creek Campground sits right next to our School Creek ORV area that is accessible for riders of all ages. All the campsites sit on the banks of Milford Lake, the largest man-made lake in Kansas.

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Road into School CreekSchool Creek CamgroundLooking down Loop AGoing into Loop A of School Creek
Photos courtesy of Photo by Cody Thompson · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups39
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

39 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopEntrySurfaceFires
A-001ABack-inGravelYes
A-002ABack-inGravelYes
A-003ABack-inGravelYes
A-004ABack-inGravelYes
A-005ABack-inGravelYes
A-006ABack-inGravelYes
A-007ABack-inGravelYes
A-008ABack-inGravelYes
A-009ABack-inGravelYes
A-010ABack-inGravelYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 6:00 AM, checkout 5:00 AM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsNone
Max vehicle length60 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents

School Creek is a primitive campground with no water or electric hookups. Vault restrooms are located in the campground and there is also a boat ramp with dock available for use.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near School Creek Camground20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.66 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.09 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.95 inches of precipitationApril: 3.13 inches of precipitationMay: 5.16 inches of precipitationJune: 4.80 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.15 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.19 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.84 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.27 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.40 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.26 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 29.2°F averageFebruary: 33.1°F averageMarch: 43.9°F averageApril: 53.6°F averageMay: 64.1°F averageJune: 74.2°F averageJuly: 79.0°F averageAugust: 77.0°F averageSeptember: 69.0°F averageOctober: 56.6°F averageNovember: 43.4°F averageDecember: 32.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Milford Lake, 1 mile from the recreation area point at 1,213 feet, station USC00145306 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 33 inches a year.

Getting there

Take I-70 to the 290 exit and proceed north 5 miles to 837/244 Hwy. Turn left on 837/244 Hwy. for 10 miles to reach Luttman Rd and turn right. Continue on Luttman Rd. for 1 mile to reach the entrance of the ATV area or turn right after 1 mile to go to the campground.

Nearest townJunction City, Kansas
AreaRecreation.gov lists no exact point for this campground. The recreation area is at 39.08° N, 96.89° W. Call the office before you drive.

Explore

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.

Recreation

Whether it's boating, birding, fishing or ATV riding, School Creek provides opportunities for all types of visitors.

Nearby

The State Park offers Hiking trails which 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.

Guidebooks for Kansas and camping across the country

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    Harry Basch and Shirley Slater, 2012
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at School Creek Camground?

Sites at School Creek Camground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at School Creek Camground?

Check-in 6:00 AM, checkout 5:00 AM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does School Creek Camground have?

39 sites, including 39 standard sites without power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at School Creek Camground?

The longest site here provides 60 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

What is the nearest town to School Creek Camground?

Junction City, Kansas. The State Park offers Hiking trails which include the Waterfall Trail and the Crystal Trail.

Source: Getting there