About KDWP - Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery
This recreation area is part of Milford Lake
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KDWP - Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery
Junction City, Kansas · Geary County · Facility
This recreation area is part of Milford Lake
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39.07507, -96.89781
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Weather at KDWP - Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery
Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.
Today
Overcast
60°/44°
🌬 16mph
↑ 6:58 AM ↓ 5:23 PM
Thu
Overcast
53°/40°
💧 1%🌬 15mph
↑ 6:59 AM ↓ 5:22 PM
Fri
Overcast
56°/38°
🌬 10mph
↑ 7:00 AM ↓ 5:21 PM
Sat
Drizzle
60°/43°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:01 AM ↓ 5:20 PM
Sun
Drizzle
58°/45°
🌬 9mph
↑ 7:02 AM ↓ 5:19 PM
Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.
Plan Your Visit to KDWP - Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery
Heading to KDWP - Milford Nature Center & Fish Hatchery? 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
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