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1168 Highway k157, Junction City, KS 66441

A year-round retreat property combines overnight accommodations with meeting, dining, and recreation facilities.

Property Size137,440 SF
Days on Market6

Property Features for 1168 Highway k157

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 137,440 SF
Property subtype Special Purpose

Building Details

Building Size 137,440 SF
Year Built 1946
Listing Agency: NAI Martens
Listed By: Trevor Stacy, CCIM · License #00244816
Source: Naimartens
Added: Sep 30 Last Checked: Oct 5 at 4:05PM

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Set across 449.48 acres of native Flint Hills tallgrass prairie, this campground and retreat property includes 48 buildings totaling approximately 137,440 square feet. Its 18 meeting and event venues include a 386-seat auditorium, a 300-seat conference hall, and a dining hall with capacity for 750. Overnight accommodations serve groups ranging from 20 to more than 600 guests. The site also includes a Health Center with nurses’ lodging and the Christy Stables equestrian facility, with a riding corral, a herd of more than 20 horses, and prairie trail rides. Recreation amenities include a pool, climbing wall, adventure course, archery and rifle ranges, canoeing, ballfields, and sport courts.

A private spring flows at approximately 1,000 GPM and is supported by an on-site water treatment plant and a 90,000-gallon storage tank. The property spans five parcels in Dickinson and Geary Counties, just outside Junction City, with access via K-177 and K-157. The Kansas 4-H Foundation has owned and operated the site continuously since 1946. Uses include summer youth camp, corporate retreats, weddings, and group events throughout the rest of the year. A new Health Center was completed in 2025.

Key Highlights

  • 449.48 acres of native Flint Hills tallgrass prairie across five parcels in Dickinson and Geary Counties
  • 48 buildings totaling approximately 137,440 SF; overnight capacity ranges from 20 to 600+ guests
  • 18 meeting and event venues, including a 386‑seat auditorium, 300‑seat conference hall, and 750‑capacity dining hall

Property Analytics

Current Use

Campgrounds

Suggested Use

Top Pick Cafe & Coffee Shop Bed & Breakfast Restaurant Hotel & Motel

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

19
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 66441, KS

26,381
Population
12,670
Households
2.1
Avg Household Size
32
Median Age
24%
College-Educated
92%
High-School Grad
231.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
114
Density / Sq Mi
$58,876
Median Household Income
$36,033
Median Earnings
$1,001
Median Rent
$161,100
Median Home Value
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What type of property is this?
Campground - A year-round retreat property combines overnight accommodations with meeting, dining, and recreation facilities.
Where is this campground located?
The property is located at 1168 Highway k157 Junction City, KS.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 449.48 acres of native Flint Hills tallgrass prairie across five parcels in Dickinson and Geary Counties; 48 buildings totaling approximately 137,440 SF; overnight capacity ranges from 20 to 600+ guests; 18 meeting and event venues, including a 386‑seat auditorium, 300‑seat conference hall, and 750‑capacity dining hall
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