In the Central Region of KS, in Geary County, and on the Republican River. Construction began in 1962, taking 6 years. The largest man-made lake in Kansas with 15,700 surface acres of water. Over 33,000 acres of land resources are managed for protection of the projects natural and cultural resources. Approximately 70% of the land resources are available for public hunting. The U.S.A.C.E. operates 8 park areas at the Milford project. Also there is Milford State Park, Geary County Park, and a park operated through the city of Milford. Together these facilities offer many diverse recreational opportunities. Camping, cabin rental, marinas, boating, swimming, fishing, playgrounds, hunting, hiking, wildlife watching, off-road vehicle trails, bicycle trails (including mountain biking), etc. Junction City, a nearby town of approximately 19,000 people offers motels, restaurants, and other needs for the Milford Lake visitor.
Location:
Milford Project Office U.S.A.C, 4020 West K-57 Hwy, Junction City Kansas 66441
Telephone
785-238-5714
(Barnsdall) Birch Lake
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(Ponca City) Kaw Lake
(Ponca City) Lake Ponca
(Junction City) Milford Lake
(Pawnee) Pawnee Lake
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01/09 Coming to The Junction City area
OK Mozart Festival Bartlesville OK June9-15 Oklahoma's Premier Music Festival,
OK Mozart brings the highest quality professional musical and cultural experience to the state of Oklahoma and the middle United States.
Kansas State Fair Hutchinson KS September6-15 Each year, over 400,000 visitors flock to the Kansas State Fair to visit a wide array of exhibits, partake in fabulous Fair food, and see the amazing butter sculpture.
Tulsa Greek Festival Tulsa OK September19-21 Build your own Greek dinner, enjoy some Greek desserts, buy a Greek cookbook with an area flavor, and imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of Mediterranean life.
Greater Pittsburgh Renaissance Festival West Newton PA August24-September29 Jousters will compete in the Jousting Arena, while the smallest of the kingdom can enjoy their time in the New Children's Realm. Also a Pirate’s Pub and a New upscale Crafts Marketplace. Weekends only.
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