Kansas / Geary County

School Creek Camground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates with fee collection from April 15 through September 30, then offers free primitive camping with no services from October 1 through April 14.

About

School Creek Campground sits on the shores of Milford Lake, Kansas's largest man-made reservoir with 15,700 acres of surface area and 163 miles of shoreline. This primitive camping area is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and caters to outdoor enthusiasts seeking a rustic lakeside experience. All campsites are positioned along the lakeshore, providing direct access to fishing, boating, and water recreation. The campground operates without modern amenities—there are no water or electric hookups at any site. Vault toilets are conveniently located near each camping loop. A boat ramp within the park provides easy lake access for anglers and boaters. One of the campground's unique features is its proximity to the School Creek ORV area, making it an ideal base camp for families and groups combining lake activities with off-road riding. Milford Lake is fed by the Republican River and offers excellent opportunities for boating, birding, and fishing for multiple game species. The nearby Milford State Park features hiking trails including the Waterfall Trail and Crystal Trail, a wildlife viewing tower, and the Milford Education Center and Fish Hatchery located below the dam.

Directions

Take I-70 to exit 290 and proceed north 5 miles to Highway 837/244. Turn left on Highway 837/244 for 10 miles to reach Luttman Road and turn right. Continue on Luttman Road for 1 mile, then turn right to reach the campground entrance.

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