Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
School Creek Camground
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 39
- Hookups
- 39 no hookups
- Season
- April 15 to September 30
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,184 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile good · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Milford Lake
- Nearest town
- Junction City
- Address
- USACE, Junction City, KS, 66441
- Phone
- 785-238-5714
39 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
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. Click here for the Milford Lake virtual tour.
Recreation
Whether it's boating, birding, fishing or ATV riding, School Creek provides opportunities for all types of visitors.
Facilities
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.
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 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 22° | -18° | 58° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 26° | -11° | 72° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 38° | 14° | 80° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 47° | 27° | 90° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 58° | 43° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 91° | 70° | 52° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 72° | 62° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 70° | 60° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 65° | 47° | 94° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 49° | 30° | 85° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 39° | 15° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 29° | 13° | 72° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Farnum Creek · Army Corps of Engineers · 2 mi · 51 sites
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- Timber Creek Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 6 mi · 21 sites
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