This US Army Corps of Engineers campground charges $25 per night and prohibits pets, making it a selective option for campers willing to follow strict regulations. Located within the Milford Lake area, North Overlook Park provides picnic tables and trash service alongside lake access for swimming. The single reviewer notes the site's quiet atmosphere and mentions a playground for children, plus sunset viewing opportunities. Campers exploring the region can find additional camping spots near Milford Lake within the broader recreation area. The campground works best for families without pets seeking a regulated lakeside spot with basic amenities and water activities.
Description
Overview
North Overlook Park is a one of the many day use parks at Milford Lake with two shelters available for reservations, great fishing access, and a playground. Also within walking distance of the shelters is a baseball field, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. With these features offered, North Overlook Park is sure to have something for the whole family. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour.
Recreation
Activities at Milford Lake include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Milford Lake is known to have great sail boating opportunities as well.
Facilities
Each shelter has picnic tables and grill available for use. Shelter 2 also has a sand volleyball court and horseshoe pits available. And there is a playground, vault toilet and baseball field located between the two shelters.
Natural Features
NATURAL FEATURES: Milford Lake is nestled on the edge of the Kansas Flint Hills and is fed by the Republican River. Milford Lake stands as the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline. Milford Lake is also the home of the states third largest wetland and is known to a variety of wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is nearby just below the dam. There you can find live animal exhibits as well as learn about the ecosystems of Kansas. A golf course is adjacent to the nature center on the north end of the Dam and the town of Junction City is approximately five miles from North Overlook Shelter.
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundNorth Overlook Park (KS) is located in Kansas
Directions
Take I-70 to exit 295, then 4.5 miles north to Hwy. 57, then east approximately 3.2 miles to park entrance.
Address
5203 N. Hwy. K57
Junction city, KS 66441
Coordinates
39.0938889 N
96.895 W
Connectivity
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Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent Coverage
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- AT&T5GExcellent Coverage
Access
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
Drive Time
- 24 min from Manhattan, KS
- 1 hr 2 min from Topeka, KS
- 1 hr 21 min from Lawrence, KS
- 1 hr 51 min from Wichita, KS
