Milford Lake Boat and Jet Ski Rentals

Milford Lake is the largest lake in Kansas, with about 15,700 acres of water and 163 miles of shoreline in the rolling Flint Hills just northwest of Junction City. Big open water, long arms and sandy beaches make it the state's top spot for jet skiing, tubing, water skiing and wakeboarding, close to Fort Riley, Manhattan and Topeka. We offer the best boats, jet skis and water toys at Milford Lake, ready and waiting for you right at the lake.

Milford Lake Boat Rentals

The wide main body of Milford Lake has plenty of room for water skiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and tubing, and the coves along the arms are great for finding calmer water when the Kansas wind picks up. Our Milford Lake boat rentals include:

• MasterCraft wakesurf and wakeboard boats for family and friends
• Ski boat rentals for water skiing, slalom and tubing
• Tubes, wakeboards and wakesurf boards for every age
• Paddle boards and water trampolines for a beach day at one of the swimming beaches

Rather have someone else drive? Book a private boat charter and our captain will handle the boat. Damage waiver coverage is available on every rental.

Milford Lake Jet Ski Rentals

Jet skis are a great way to explore Milford Lake's 163 miles of shoreline, from the state park on the south end up the long arms toward Wakefield. Most of our jet ski rentals can pull a tube, depending on the model, and guided rides are available. See our jet ski models to pick your ride.

Pontoons, Marinas and Boat Service

Milford State Park has a full-service marina and several boat ramps, and there are more public ramps and parks around the lake. We don't rent pontoons or service boats, but we offer surf boats, jet skis and water toys to go with your pontoon day or lake house stay.

Milford State Park

Milford State Park covers more than 1,000 acres on the southeast shore, with over 200 campsites, cabins, a full-service marina, swimming beaches, picnic shelters and about 12 miles of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding.

The Fishing Capital of Kansas

Milford is known as the fishing capital of Kansas, with walleye, white bass, wipers, crappie and catfish, and the lake is popular for ice fishing in cold winters too.

Near Fort Riley and Manhattan

Milford Lake sits just outside Junction City and Fort Riley, and Manhattan, home of Kansas State University, is about half an hour away, so there is plenty to do off the water.

Getting to Milford Lake

Milford Lake is just northwest of Junction City off I-70 and U.S. 77. It is about half an hour from Manhattan, about an hour from Topeka, around an hour and three quarters from Wichita and about two hours from Kansas City. See all of our Kansas lakes.

Good to Know Before You Go

• Kansas boating rules: anyone born on or after January 1, 1989 who is under 21 needs an approved boater education certificate to drive a boat or jet ski, and no one under 12 may drive without direct adult supervision. Jet skis can't be ridden between sunset and sunrise, and our rental drivers must be 18 or older.
• Life jackets: everyone on a jet ski must wear a life jacket, and children 12 and under must wear one at all times on a boat or while being towed.
• Wind and open water: strong Kansas winds can kick up rough water quickly on a lake this big, so plan on calm mornings and head for a sheltered cove if the wind picks up.
• Blue-green algae: like many Kansas lakes, Milford can have blue-green algae blooms in summer, so check the posted advisories at the beaches and ramps before swimming and keep pets out of any scum.
• Book early: summer weekends and holidays fill up fast.

Lakes Near Milford Lake

Looking for more lakes in Kansas? Tuttle Creek Lake is just north of Manhattan, Perry Lake and Clinton Lake are east toward Topeka and Lawrence, and Kanopolis Lake and Wilson Lake are to the west. See all our Kansas lakes.

Milford Lake Map