Overview Outlet Park is a day use park at Milford Lake located just below the Milford Dam. With one shelter available for reservation, those visitors interested in angling and wildlife observation will enjoy its location near the Outlet Pond, a popular fishing pond and wildlife attractor. Inside the park is also a grea…
Overview Outlet Park is a day use park at Milford Lake located just below the Milford Dam. With one shelter available for reservation, those visitors interested in angling and wildlife observation will enjoy its location near the Outlet Pond, a popular fishing pond and wildlife attractor. Inside the park is also a great fishing areas and access to the Riverwalk Trail. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour. Click here for updated information regarding Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) which occur more often in the hot summer months and may affect this area. 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 The shelter has a vault toilet and grill available for use and also has a playground, horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court nearby. The shelter is located by a fishing pier which offers great fishing access. 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.
Photos
Playground by the beach at Outlet Park — Cody ThompsonOutlet Park Entrance Sign — Photo by Cody ThompsonRestroom near Riverwalk Trail — Cody ThompsonLooking down the Outlet Park trail — Cody ThompsonA view from the Outlet Park trail by the gathering pond — Cody ThompsonOutlet Park spillway — Cody ThompsonBench overlooking the gathering pond at Outlet Park — Cody ThompsonLarge rock wall formation near the end of the dam at Outlet Park — Cody ThompsonFall colors overlook the gathering pond at Outlet Park — Cody ThompsonSmall sign showing the horse trail route — Cody ThompsonA view over outlet park spillway — Cody ThompsonOld River Bluff Trailhead Sign — Cody Thompson
How to Get There
Take I-70 to exit 295, then 4.5 miles north to Hwy. 57, then east approximately 3.2 miles to park entrance.
Download your route in advance via Gaia, Caltopo, or OSM-based apps.
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Dry bags for electronics
Phone, camera, and snacks should stay dry.
Recommendations adapt to the current forecast + trail stats. Use them as a starting point — local conditions, your experience, and the time of day you start all matter.
Plan Your Visit to OUTLET PARK (KS)
Heading to OUTLET PARK (KS)? A few things to know before you go:
Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation for OUTLET PARK (KS)?
No central reservation system listed for OUTLET PARK (KS). Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/251450) for the latest entry policy and availability.
How many campsites are at OUTLET PARK (KS)?
OUTLET PARK (KS) has 1 campsites. Site amenities (hookups, vehicle limits, ADA access) vary — see the individual campsite pages for details.
How do I get to OUTLET PARK (KS)?
Take I-70 to exit 295, then 4.5 miles north to Hwy. 57, then east approximately 3.2 miles to park entrance.
