Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-251450
When Outlet Park (KS) reopens
Outlet Park (KS)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
18
Only 18 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 1 – May 4, 2027 · of 1 monitored site
Of the 34 tracked reservation dates (Apr 1 – May 4, 2027): 34 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 34 of 34 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 1 – May 4, 2027Not open online0%
Open reservation dates34 / 34
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 34
Weekday openings19
Weekend openings15
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 19 fall on weekdays and 15 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 30 of 30 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 1 shelter| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Outlet Park Shelter | 34 |
This shelter currently has 34 reservation dates available.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 1, 2027. That is about 149 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Reservation dates
34 available reservation dates across 1 shelter at Outlet Park (KS), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 shelter with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outlet Park Shelter | 34 | 34 dates | Apr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +22 more |
About Outlet Park (KS)
Overview
Outlet Park is a day use park at Milford Lake located just below the Milford Dam. With one shelter available for reservation, those visitors interested in angling and wildlife observation will enjoy its location near the Outlet Pond, a popular fishing pond and wildlife attractor. Inside the park is also a great fishing areas and access to the Riverwalk Trail. Click here for the Milford Lake Virtual Tour. Click here for updated information regarding Harmful Algal Blooms (HAB) which occur more often in the hot summer months and may affect this area.
Recreation
Activities at Milford Lake include boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, wildlife viewing and biking. Milford Lake is known to have great sail boating opportunities as well.
Facilities
The shelter has a vault toilet and grill available for use and also has a playground, horseshoe pit and sand volleyball court nearby. The shelter is located by a fishing pier which offers great fishing access.
Natural Features
Milford Lake is nestled on the edge of the Kansas Flint Hills and is fed by the Republican River. Milford Lake stands as the largest man-made lake in Kansas, with a surface area of 15,700 acres and 163 miles of shoreline. Milford Lake is also the home of the states third largest wetland and is known to a variety of wildlife.
Nearby Attractions
The Milford Nature Center and Fish Hatchery is nearby just below the dam. There you can find live animal exhibits as well as learn about the ecosystems of Kansas. A golf course is adjacent to the nature center on the north end of the Dam and the town of Junction City is approximately five miles from North Overlook Shelter.
1 monitored shelterDay useMax party 75
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.
5203 N. Hwy. K57, Junction City, KS 66441785-238-5714
CampingSwimming SiteWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Outlet Park (KS)?
Reservations for Outlet Park (KS) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 34 of 34 tracked reservation dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 18 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 3, 2026 04:17 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Outlet Park (KS)?
Campsite Sniper detected 18 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Outlet Park (KS)?
April 2027, with 30 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 30.
When is the next open date at Outlet Park (KS)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Outlet Park (KS) begins Apr 1, 2027 — about 149 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 1, 2027.
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