Farnum Creek
Campground · Kansas · 51 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Milford Recreation Area (Recreation Area) · Open Access
- 51
- Bookable sites
- up to 8
- People per site
- 1
- Accessible site
- 1,203 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Farnum Creek is a quaint double-loop campground set on the lovely shores of Milford Lake. Click or tap here for an updated map of Farnum Creek
Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour.
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.Facilities
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.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.Nearby Attractions
The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is below the Milford Dam. Beside the nature center is a golf course.The facts
- 51 bookable sites
- 1 accessible site
- Up to 8 people per site
- Loops: A Loop, B Loop
Site types
- 46 Standard Electric
- 5 Standard Nonelectric
Amenities
- Electric hookups
- Water hookups
- Campfires allowed
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups, fire pits.
51 campsites at Farnum Creek
Check-in 6:00 PM · Check-out 6:00 PM
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A001 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A002 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A003 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A004 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A005 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Pull Through | Paved | — | 8 | ♿ 🐾 |
| A006 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A007 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A008 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A009 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A010 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A011 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A012 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A013 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A014 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A015 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A016 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A017 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A018 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A019 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A020 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A021 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A022 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A023 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A024 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A025 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A026 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A027 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A028 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A029 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A030 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A031 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A032 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A033 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A034 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A035 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A036 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A037 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A038 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A039 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A040 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A041 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A042 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A043 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A044 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A045 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| A046 | A Loop | Standard Electric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B001 | B Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B002 | B Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B003 | B Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B004 | B Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| B005 | B Loop | Standard Nonelectric | Back In | Gravel | — | 8 | 🐾 |
Getting there
Take I-70 to exit 295 then north on Highway 77. Drive 11 miles to park entrance.
39.15343, -96.89666 · 39°9'12.4"N 96°53'48.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 39°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 39 | 44 | 55 | 65 | 74 | 84 | 89 | 88 | 80 | 68 | 54 | 42 |
| Low °F | 19 | 23 | 33 | 42 | 54 | 64 | 69 | 67 | 58 | 45 | 33 | 23 |
| Precip in | 0.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 3.1 | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.5 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Farnum Creek
- Can you reserve a site at Farnum Creek?
- Yes, Farnum Creek is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Farnum Creek have?
- 51 sites.
- Are pets allowed at Farnum Creek?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Farnum Creek.
- Does Farnum Creek have hookups?
- Electric, Water.
- Are campfires allowed at Farnum Creek?
- Campfires are allowed at Farnum Creek. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 785-463-5791
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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