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Milford Project Office
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
5203 North K-57
Junction City, Kansas 66441

Phone: (785)238-5714

Email: Milford@usace.army.mil

Milford Lake News Releases

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28
9/19/2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of...
Updated hunting regulations in effect at Kansas lakes
9/17/2024
To align with Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks public lands hunting regulations, an updated policy restricting certain hunting practices is in effect at Kansas lakes...
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Welcome to Milford Lake

Blue Green Algae Information
Blue-green algae are actually types of bacteria known as Cyanobacteria. Click the links below for updated information.
More Information about Harmful Algal Blooms
Buy It Where You Burn It
Moving Firewood Transports TreeKilling Insects & Diseases. Remember to acquire your firewood locally near the campground or use certified pest free firewood.
Learn more here
Natural Resource Management
The Milford Lake Corps of Engineers manage an agricultural leasing program that is beneficial to local farmers as well as area wildlife.
Milford Dam
Construction of the dam began July 13, 1962, five years later the multipurpose pool elevation of 1144.4 m.s.l. (mean sea level) was reached.

 

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 Hours of Operation

Visitor Center:

7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Campground Fee Booths:

Wednesday - Sunday 7 a.m. to 8 a.m / 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. April 15th - September 30th.

 Current Blue-Green Algae Status

All Zones are currently CLEAR, there are no Blue Green Algae advisories.

A Map of the zones for Milford Lake can be found here. For more information, please see the KDHE News Releases website and select the most current public health warnings concerning blue-green algae in Kansas waters or visit the KDHE Blue-Green Algae Blooms information page.  

 

 Rules and Regulations

The Milford Lake is regulated by Title 36 CRF 327 governing public use of Corps of Engineers water resources development projects.  For a list of all rules and regulations please reference this link.

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