North Overlook Park (Ks)
Milford Lake — lakeside
Location: Junction City, KS, KS
Price: From $25 per night
Rating: 4 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: May through October
North Overlook Park is a one of the many day use parks at Milford Lake with two shelters available for reservations, great fishing access, and a playground. Also within walking distance of the shelters is a baseball field, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. With these features offered, North Overlook Park is sure to have something for the whole family.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/north-overlook-park-ks to be notified when sites open up.
North Overlook Park offers beautiful views of Milford Lake from a bluff location with access to fishing, swimming, and recreational activities like volleyball and horseshoe pits. Google reviewers praise its scenic positioning on 2 sides of the lake and appealing playground area.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagle, Great Blue Heron, Barn Swallow, Ornate Box Turtle, Lined Snake, and Six-lined Racerunner documented within 8km
Insider tips for North Overlook Park (Ks): Book early—this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand Park sits on a bluff at the north end of the dam, offering panoramic lake views Explore the entire SE side of the dam for additional facilities and recreation areas
Skip North Overlook Park (Ks) if: You need RV hookups—no hookups available. You visit outside May-October—seasonal closure. You require more than 2 tent sites—total capacity is minimal. Recent flooding reported in some areas.
Best time to visit North Overlook Park (Ks): May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Outlet Park (Ks) (Junction City, KS), West Rolling Hills (JUNCTION CITY, KS), Curtis Creek (JUNCTION CITY, KS), Farnum Creek (Junction City, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at North Overlook Park (Ks)
Cell signal at North Overlook Park (Ks) (Junction City, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
North Overlook Park is a one of the many day use parks at Milford Lake with two shelters available for reservations, great fishing access, and a playground. Also within walking distance of the shelters is a baseball field, horseshoe pits and a volleyball court. With these features offered, North Overlook Park is sure to have something for the whole family.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites and high demand
Park sits on a bluff at the north end of the dam, offering panoramic lake views
Explore the entire SE side of the dam for additional facilities and recreation areas
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
Take I-70 to exit 295, then 4.5 miles north to Hwy. 57, then east approximately 3.2 miles to park entrance.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Milford Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Milford Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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