Junction City, KS

West Rolling Hills

Availability

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About this spot

Overview

West Rolling Hills is a comfortable campground with a site layout that maximizes views of the sparkling Milford Lake. An expanse of 33,000 acres surrounding the lake is public, protected land that's home to an array of wildlife. It's also an ideal setting for outdoor recreation like hiking, swimming, hunting and driving off-road vehicles. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour.

Recreation

Activities include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Nearly 70% of the land resources are available for public hunting.

Facilities

This class A campground has modern conveniences like showers and flush toilets. Most of these sites have electric and water hookups, as well. The Thunderbird Marina is an easy starting point for a day on the lake, while an on-site playground provides fun for families.

Natural Features

Milford Lake is fed by the Republican River and stands as the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline.

Nearby Attractions

The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is nearby, below the dam and a golf course is adjacent to the nature center.

Typical weather

Milford Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Milford Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.38°JJanuary: average water temperature 38°F38°FFebruary: average water temperature 38°F46°MMarch: average water temperature 46°F56°AApril: average water temperature 56°F61°MMay: average water temperature 61°F71°JJune: average water temperature 71°F77°JJuly: average water temperature 77°F78°AAugust: average water temperature 78°F73°SSeptember: average water temperature 73°F62°OOctober: average water temperature 62°F51°NNovember: average water temperature 51°F40°DDecember: average water temperature 40°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 53 field-sample stations

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