Farnum Creek
Farnum Creek is a quaint double-loop campground set on the lovely shores of Milford Lake.
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Site mix
| Standard with electric | 46 |
| Standard, no hookups | 5 |
Site guide
51 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | A Loop | Electric | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| A002 | A Loop | Electric | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| A003 | A Loop | Electric | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| A004 | A Loop | Electric | Pull-through | Gravel | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| A005 | A Loop | Electric | Pull-through | Paved | Partial | 50 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Yes | Prime |
| A006 | A Loop | Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A007 | A Loop | Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A008 | A Loop | Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A009 | A Loop | Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard | |
| A010 | A Loop | Electric | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 30 amp | Yes / – | 8 / 2 | Yes | Standard |
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 6:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Accessibility | Site A005 is listed accessible |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
Take I-70 to exit 295 then north on Highway 77. Drive 11 miles to park entrance.
| Nearest town | Junction City, Kansas |
| Coordinates | 39.1534° N, 96.8967° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 2.9 mi |
| RV sales & service | Four Seasons RV ↗ | 17.4 mi |
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Worth a stop
The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is below the Milford Dam. Beside the nature center is a golf course.
- 0.3 miFarnum Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 2.2 miSchool Creek Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 5.5 miEast Rolling Hills Swim Beach ↗Swimming
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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.
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.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Farnum Creek?
Sites at Farnum 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 Farnum Creek?
Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 6:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Farnum Creek have?
51 sites, including 46 standard sites with power and 5 standard sites without power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Farnum Creek?
Farnum Creek is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Does Farnum Creek have hookups?
Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Farnum Creek?
The park offers the comfort of hot showers, a playground and boat ramp.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Farnum Creek?
Yes, pets are allowed at Farnum Creek. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Farnum Creek?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Farnum Creek?
Site A005 is 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 Farnum Creek?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE, AT&T 4G LTE, and T-Mobile 5G at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
What is there to do at Farnum Creek?
Boating, swimming, fishing, birding and biking are among the many things to do at Milford Lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Farnum Creek?
Junction City, Kansas. The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is below the Milford Dam.
Source: Getting there