Farnum Creek

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About Farnum Creek

Overview

Farnum Creek is a quaint double-loop campground set on the lovely shores of Milford Lake. The Milford Lake recreation area spans 33,000 acres of public land for wildlife protection, cultural resources and plenty of outdoor recreation.

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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.

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