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

Curtis Creek

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.

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Curtis Creek Ahead SignCurtis Creek - Picnic area Loop CCurtis Creek Loop C BeachCurtis Creek - Loop A
Photos courtesy of Photo by Cody Thompson · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric56
Standard, no hookups7
Tent-only3
Host/management5
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

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 80 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

66 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesAccessible
A001AElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A002AElectricBack-in60GravelFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A003AElectricBack-in60GravelFull30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A004AElectricBack-in65GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A005AElectricBack-in80Gravel30 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
A006AElectricBack-in65Gravel30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A007AElectricBack-in65Gravel30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A008AElectricBack-in65GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A009AElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2
A010AElectricBack-in60GravelPartial30 ampYes / –8 / 2

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 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length80 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
AccessibilitySites A005, B005 are listed accessible

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.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Curtis Creek20°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, 3 miles from the campground 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. Continue west on 837 for 6 miles to reach the park entrance.

Nearest townJunction City, Kansas
Coordinates39.0928° N, 96.9550° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗3.7 mi
RV sales & serviceFour Seasons RV ↗12.2 mi

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Explore

Video

Curtis Creek Campground review

Worth a stop

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.

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.

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.

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Curtis Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Curtis Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Curtis Creek have?

71 sites, including 56 standard sites with power, 7 standard sites without power, and 3 tent-only sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Curtis Creek?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Curtis Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Curtis Creek?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Curtis Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Curtis Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Curtis Creek?

Sites A005 and B005 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Curtis Creek?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Curtis Creek?

Whether it's boating, birding, fishing or biking, Curtis Creek provides opportunities for all types of visitors. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Curtis Creek?

Junction City, Kansas. Hiking trails include the Waterfall Trail and the Crystal Trail.

Source: Getting there

What if Curtis Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are West Rolling Hills (2.1 mi), Farnum Creek (5.2 mi), and Tuttle Creek Cove (21.5 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby