Milford, Kansas
Top Spots in and near Milford
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Manhattan, Kansas
Konza Prairie Nature Trail
4.82.8 mi / 236 ft gainThe Konza Prairie Nature Trail is a special beloved attraction in the area. It is set on 3,487 hectare of native tallgrass prairie. The trail offers a choice of 3 loops: The Nature Trail Loop at 2.8 miles, The Kings Creek Loop at 4.6 miles, and the Godwin Hill Loop at 6.1 miles. All trails start ...Read more -
Manhattan, Kansas
Konza Prarie-Kings Creek Loop
4.72 mi / 335 ft gainStarting at the trailhead, this very well-maintained trail is an easy, 4.6 mile loop. This is the second of 3 loops from the trailhead. The longest one is just over 6 miles and connects the Konza Prairie Loop with the Kings Creek Loop and the Goodwin Hill Loop. Don't want the full 6 miler, but ar...Read more -
Manhattan, Kansas
Konza Godwin Hill Loop
6.25 mi / 384 ft gainKansas is somewhat known for its relatively flat land with nearly identical scenery across the entire state. One place where that differs is the Konza Prairie, a part of the larger Flint Hills. Totaling 6.1 miles this trail offers a variety of scenery from start to finish. Parking right before ...Read more -
Manhattan, Kansas
Watch the Sunrise at Tuttle Creek Lake
4.01 miThis cove at Tuttle Creek Lake is not in an official park, but it is open to the public. It is a place I have come to again and again. Be here an hour before sunrise on a partly cloudy morning and watch as nature puts forth its finest firework show. Don't be late and don't leave too early. Golden...Read more -
Junction City, Kansas
Explore Geary Lake Falls
4.3Geary Lake Falls is only active after recent rains. It is formed by the overflow outlet of Geary State Fishing Lake. It is great fun to view the falls from the top and then venture down to the base. Both offer unique and interesting vantage points.There are no signs or directions to this waterfal...Read more -
Olsburg, Kansas
Hike the Carnahan Creek Park Loop
8 mi / 250 ft gainCarnahan Creek Park is located 20 miles north of Manhattan, Kansas near the historic Carnahan Church on the north shore of Tuttle Creek Reservoir. This secluded park offers visitors free camping in many roadside campsites, as well as remote campsites only accessible through scenic forest and prai...Read more -
Abilene, Kansas
Photograph Brown Park Waterfall
3.0This waterfall is frequently flowing. It was created by a defunct mill dam on Turkey Creek. It is located in Brown Memorial Park just outside of Abilene, Kansas.Take Highway 15 south from Abilene, over the Smoky Hill River. Turn east (left) on 2000 Avenue, than south a few hundred yards on Hawk R...Read more -
Strong City, Kansas
Hike through the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve
5.09 miPark your car at the Visitor Center and head inside to grab a copy of the trail map. If the Visitor Center is closed, you can take a picture of the map on the display outside of the building. There are several trails you can take in the preserve, and all of them are worth the time. I recommend st...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Milford
Milford, Kansas
North Overlook Park (Ks)
Overview
North Overlook Park is a one of the many day use parks at Milford Lake with two shelters available for reservations, great fishi...
Milford, Kansas
Farnum Creek
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Farnum Creek is a quaint double-loop campground set on the lovely shores of Milford Lake. The Milford Lake recreation area spans...
Junction City, Kansas
Outlet Park (Ks)
Overview
Outlet Park is a day use park at Milford Lake located just below the Milford Dam. With one shelter available for reservation, th...
Junction City, Kansas
East Rolling Hills Park (Ks)
Overview
East Rolling Hills day use park is the largest day use park the Corps of Engineers offers at Milford Lake with six shelters avai...
Junction City, Kansas
West Rolling Hills
Overview
West Rolling Hills is a comfortable campground with a site layout that maximizes views of the sparkling Milford Lake. An expanse...
Junction City, Kansas
Curtis Creek
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Curtis Creek Park is a classic camping destination with a wealth of options for boating, hiking, hunting and fishing. The park a...