Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
Curtis Creek
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 71
- Hookups
- 56 electric, 41 with water, 10 no hookups
- Season
- April 15 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 80 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,207 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
- 5203 N. K-57 Hwy. , JUNCTION CITY, KS, 66441
- Phone
- 785-238-5714
- Activities
- Camping
65 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39° | 23° | -19° | 57° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 26° | -13° | 71° | 10 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 38° | 10° | 79° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 47° | 27° | 90° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 58° | 43° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 70° | 52° | 100° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 92° | 73° | 62° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 71° | 61° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 86° | 66° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 50° | 30° | 85° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 40° | 14° | 76° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 29° | 14° | 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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- Timber Creek Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 8 mi · 21 sites
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