Timber Creek Park

Campground · Kansas · 21 bookable sites ·

Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers

21
Bookable sites
48 ft
Max rig length
up to 8
People per site
Timber Creek Park Road
Photo: Photo by Cody Thompson · Recreation.gov

Overview

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Timber Creek provides visitors with primitive camping opportunities with beautiful sunsets and the comforts of a nearby small town. An expanse of 33,000 acres surrounding the lake is public, protected land that's home to an array of wildlife. It's also an ideal setting for outdoor recreation like hiking, swimming, hunting, fishing and driving off-road vehicles at the ORV area. Click here for the Milford Lake virtual tour.

Recreation

Activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Nearly 70% of the land resources are available for public hunting and the park is a great place to catch blue cats from the shoreline.

Facilities

Timber Creek is a primitive campground. The campsites are all within walking and viewing distance of the lake. Water is available for public use. Vault restrooms are located within the campground.

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.

The facts

  • 21 bookable sites
  • Vehicles up to 48 ft
  • Up to 8 people per site
  • Loops: A

Site types

  • 21 Standard Nonelectric

Amenities

  • Campfires allowed
  • Fire pits
  • Picnic tables
  • Shade
  • Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

21 campsites at Timber Creek Park

Check-in 6:00 AM · Check-out 3:00 AM

SiteLoopTypeEntrySurfaceGradeMax rigPeople
1AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight36 ft8 🐾
10AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight40 ft8 🐾
11AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight48 ft8 🐾
12AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
13AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
14AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight36 ft8 🐾
15AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight48 ft8 🐾
16AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
17AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
18AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
19AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight33 ft8 🐾
2AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
20AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft8 🐾
21AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight30 ft8 🐾
3AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight36 ft8 🐾
4AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight48 ft8 🐾
5AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾
6AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight40 ft8 🐾
7AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight48 ft8 🐾
8AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight42 ft8 🐾
9AStandard NonelectricBack InGravelSlight45 ft8 🐾

Getting there

Take I-70 to exit 295 then north on Highway 77. Drive 18 miles to highway 82. Take 82 West for 2 miles and Timber Creek park entrance will be located on the south side of the road. 

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Common questions about Timber Creek Park

Can you reserve a site at Timber Creek Park?
Yes, Timber Creek Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Timber Creek Park have?
21 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Timber Creek Park?
48 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Timber Creek Park?
Yes, pets are allowed at Timber Creek Park.
Are campfires allowed at Timber Creek Park?
Campfires are allowed at Timber Creek Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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