Name: Milford Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area
Address: 3612 State Park Rd, Milford, KS, 66514, UNITED STATES
Telephone: (785) 238-3014

Milford Reservoir, State Park and Wildlife Area

(785) 238-3014
3612 State Park Rd, Milford, KS 66514

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Located near Junction City on the shores of the state's largest lake, 16,000-acre Milford Reservoir, Milford State Park is a favorite getaway for outdoors loving visitors. It is a popular destination for anglers eager for walleye, crappie and largemouth bass, white bass, catfish and smallmouth bass. There are many opportunities to observe or photograph wildlife on the 19,000-acre wildlife area located on the west side and upper end of the reservoir. The Steve Lloyd refuge contains an additional 1100 acres. The diverse habitats support many species of nongame birds, mammals, reptiles and aquatic life. Nearby Milford Nature Center and Milford Fish Hatchery (both are located below the dam) offer a variety of interpretive exhibits and displays. The lake hosts a large influx of bald eagles in the winter. Hunters will find a variety of game including quail, pheasant, prairie chicken, duck, goose, rabbit, turkey, deer and squirrel. Trappers are also active throughout the season in pursuit of raccoon, muskrat, beaver and other furbearers. Milford State Park’s Eagle Ridge Trail Over six miles of hiking, biking or horse-back riding through some of the prettiest areas in Milford State Park, with some good view of the lake. The trail is easily handled by beginners. Milford Reservoir is operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers . Campsites and RV hookups, Cabins, Swimming, Boating, Skiing, Marina, Fishing, Hunting (in the wildlife area), Wildlife-watching, Trails (including equestrian trails)