Milford State Park is located northwest of
Junction City,
Kansas, United States, on the southeast shore of
Milford Reservoir
Milford Lake, also known as Milford Reservoir, is the largest man-made lake in Kansas with of water. Over of land resources are managed for quality recreational experiences as well as for protection of the project’s natural and cultural res ...
, the largest lake in Kansas. The lake is formed by
Milford Dam. The park is used by anglers seeking
walleye,
crappie
Crappies () are two species of North American freshwater fish of the genus ''Pomoxis'' in the family Centrarchidae (sunfishes). Both species of crappies are popular game fish among recreational anglers.
Etymology
The genus name ''Pomoxis'' ...
, large mouth bass, white bass,
catfish, and small mouth bass as well as for wildlife photography and game hunters. Area game include
quail,
pheasant, prairie chicken, duck, goose, rabbit, turkey, deer, and squirrel while trappers pursue raccoon,
muskrat
The muskrat (''Ondatra zibethicus'') is a medium-sized semiaquatic rodent native to North America and an introduced species in parts of Europe, Asia, and South America. The muskrat is found in wetlands over a wide range of climates and habitat ...
, and beaver. There are 19,000 acres of public land around the park and the Steve Lloyd refuge, Milford Nature Center, and (below the dam) the Milford Fish Hatchery are nearby.
References
External links
U.S. Geological Survey Mapat the U.S. Geological Survey Map Website. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
State parks of Kansas
Protected areas of Geary County, Kansas
Tourist attractions in Geary County, Kansas
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