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Milford Lake

Junction City, Kansas · Geary County

The Milford Education Center and Fish Hatchery are located below the dam. From Topeka, 65 mi W on I-70, 5 mi N on US77, 2 mi W on K-57 hwy.

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39.08333, -96.89500
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5-Day Forecast

Weather at Milford Lake

Live forecast for the park. Plan your visit accordingly.

Avg High105°F
Avg Low77°F
Peak Rain Chance26%
Humidity52%
UV (avg)8
Air Quality61 · Moderate
Today
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Heavy Rain
86°/68°
💧 26%🌬 12mph
6:21 AM8:46 PM
Sat
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Overcast
100°/74°
🌬 9mph
6:22 AM8:45 PM
Sun
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Overcast
113°/77°
🌬 21mph
6:23 AM8:44 PM
Mon
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117°/83°
🌬 20mph
6:24 AM8:44 PM
Tue
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Overcast
111°/84°
💧 9%🌬 25mph
6:24 AM8:43 PM

Forecast data © Open-Meteo. Refreshed every 6 hours. Always check the most recent forecast before heading out.

About Milford Lake

The Milford Education Center and Fish Hatchery are located below the dam. From Topeka, 65 mi W on I-70, 5 mi N on US77, 2 mi W on K-57 hwy.

How to Get There

Milford Lake is located just north of Interstate 70 about 65 miles west of Topeka. From Topeka, take I-70 west to Exit 295, then north on US 77 for 4 miles to K-57. Then turn left on K-57 and go 1.5 miles to the Milford Lake Information Center.

Driving directions (Google Maps) →

Plan Your Visit to Milford Lake

Heading to Milford Lake? 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 Milford Lake?

No central reservation system listed for Milford Lake. Check the official page (https://www.recreation.gov/recarea/270) for the latest entry policy and availability.

How do I get to Milford Lake?

Milford Lake is located just north of Interstate 70 about 65 miles west of Topeka. From Topeka, take I-70 west to Exit 295, then north on US 77 for 4 miles to K-57. Then turn left on K-57 and go 1.5 miles to the Milford Lake Information Center.

How do I contact Milford Lake?

You can reach the park at phone: (785) 238-5714.