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School Creek ORV Area

Saturday, December 23, 2023

Trail Map

Other Names

Milford Lake

Last Known Status

Open

Located on the northwestern shores of Milford Lake, this area has miles of woods trails, hill climbs, play areas and some single track trails. Most of the trails are fairly rugged and narrow, making this a good place for experienced dirt bike riders but there are some easier trails located on the eastern side of the parking lot where a beginner could have some fun.

The main staging area has plenty of room for trailers and amenities include a loading ramp and vault toilet. There is currently no fee charged for parking or riding.

Riding is permitted during day light hours only and while camping is prohibited, School Creek Campground is just a couple miles south. There is no direct trail access from any of the nearby campgrounds so machines must be hauled to and from the ORV area.

Trail Map... Nearby ATV Trails...

REGULATIONS

Permit Required	No
Dates Open	Year-Round
Other ATV Stickers Accepted	Unknown
Spark Arrestor	Yes	A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles.
Noise Limit	Yes
Whip Flags	Not Required
Maximum Vehicle Width	Yes (50 inches)	has entrance gate or posts
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes	Permitted
ATVs	Permitted	(maximum width 50 inches)
UTV & SXS	Prohibited
SUVs & Jeeps (registered)	Prohibited
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered)	Prohibited
2 Stroke Engines	No Restriction
MX Helmet Required	Yes
Camping	Prohibited	permitted at School Creek Campground
Campfires	Prohibited	permitted at School Creek Campground
Night Riding	No	riding hours 8am-sunset
Alcohol	Prohibited
Rule Enforcement

TERRAIN

Approx Size	287 acres
Miles Of Trail	10
Climate Type	Forest
Elevation	1150 to 1250 ft.
Trail Maintenance	Unknown
Loose Dirt	Some
Hard Pack	Mostly
Sand	Some
Mud	Some
Dust	Some
Rocks	Little
Trees	Many
Steep Hills	Few
Small Jumps	Few
Large Jumps	Few
Berms	Few
Single Track	Some
Hazards	Few	(hazards assumed marked but use caution)
Novice	Some
Amateur	Mostly
Expert	Little

TYPE OF AREA

Area	Motorized Trails

Land	Army Corps of Engineers

GPS POINTS

KEY SERVICES

Gasoline	1-5 Miles (N)	Wakefield Short Stop (785) 461-5785
Diesel	1-5 Miles (N)	Wakefield Short Stop (785) 461-5785
Water	5-20 Miles (S)	Curtis Creek Campground (785) 238-5714
RV Hookup	5-20 Miles (S)	Curtis Creek Campground (785) 238-5714
RV Disposal	5-20 Miles (S)	Curtis Creek Campground (785) 238-5714
Campground	1-5 Miles (S)	School Creek Campground (785) 238-5714
Conv Store	1-5 Miles (N)	Wakefield Short Stop (785) 461-5785

FEES & PASSES

Parking	(None)
Entry	(None)
Riding	(None)
Camping	Yes Tent: $8.00 RV: $8.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 School Creek Campground Fee
Comment	School Creek Campground fees charged April 15 through September 30. Free but no services October 1 through April 14.

RATINGS

Our Rating	Good
Recommended Stay	Full Day
Comments	(Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments)

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

Nearest City

Milford, KS

Address

Luttman Road, Milford, KS 67487

Trail Map

From: Junction City, KS
1) Take SR-57 north-west about 2 miles
2) Turn left (west) on SR-244, continue 4 miles
3) Turn right (north) on County Road 837, continue 8 miles
4) Turn right (east) on Luttman Road, continue about 1.5 miles toward staging area.

OFFICIAL CONTACTS

Contact Info

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Milford Project Office
5203 North K-57
Junction City, KS 66441
(785) 238-5714
milford@usace.army.mil
www.nwk.usace.army.mil