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WEST ROLLING HILLS

federal · JUNCTION CITY, KS

  • dump station3.1 mi
  • fuel station3.0 mi

Photo by Cody Thompson · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

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.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • dump station

    Dump station

    3.1 mi
  • fuel station

    Phillips 66

    3.0 mi
  • grocery

    Walmart Neighborhood Market

    5.1 mi
  • potable water

    Potable water

    5.9 mi
  • trailhead

    Eagle Ridge Trail Trailhead

    2.0 mi
  • attraction

    Geary County Historical Society Museum

    5.8 mi
  • recreation site

    Boat launch

    0.4 mi

Contact & access

Reservations & demand

June weekends are typically reserved about 33 days ahead.

Based on 173 Recreation.gov reservations (Oct 2023–Sep 2024). Historical demand — not live availability.

Source and verification

Last verified: 10/11/2026

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