Clinton Lake

Located just three miles southwest of Lawrence, Clinton Lake provides 7,000 surface areas for boating, swimming, and fishing. In the five developed areas around the margin of the lake, you'll find bridle, hiking and mountain biking trails, camper hookups, primitive camping areas, picnic areas, fishing platforms, playing fields, and a swimming beach. Clinton Marina, located in Clinton State Park, offers complete facilities for boating and fishing - boat ramps and docks, boat rental and storage, a restaurant and a convenience store.

The Clinton Lake Information Center includes a cut-away mock-up of the dam and how it was built, as well as exhibits on indegenous animals and nature trails. During the winter months, bald eagles nest along the lake.

Camping at Clinton Lake

Camping facilities range from primitive (some of the sites at North Shore's Clinton State Park) to fully equipped RV sites at the State Park and Bloomington Park ($12/night); no-hookup sites are $8. Camping is permitted at Rockhaven and outlet as well, and Woodridge allows tents only. Please observe the rules, as well as special protected wildlife notices that may be posted at the parks.

Bloomington Park is one of several public use areas managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers at Clinton Lake, Douglas County, Kansas. Cedar Ridge, Walnut, and Hickory are the main campgrounds in this park. There are approximately 400 campsites available on a first-come-first- served basis, and open for camping from April 1 to October 15. All visitors who desire to camp overnight must register at the park attendant station located at the entrance to the camping areas. Shelters and group camp areas are also available, and these may be reserved. Please call the project office at (913) 843-7665 at least 24 hours in advance.

Clinton Lake Camping Regulations

Camping is allowed at designated sites only and fees will be charged on a family/unit basis.
Checkout time is 6:00 pm.
Campsite registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. Reservation of campsites is not permitted.
Camping is limited to 14 consecutive days.
Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm to 6:00 am.
Please keep a clean campsite during occupancy and upon departure.
Trash bags are available at the park attendant station for registered campers. Please deposit bags in dumpsters.
You may pick up dead timber lying on the ground for firewood, but please do not cut any standing trees or brush.
If you would like to have a ground fire, please pick a site that has a metal fire ring provided. All ground fires must be confined to these fire rings.
All vehicles must remain on roadways. When parking vehicles, keep at least two wheels on the roadway or camp pad.
Report theft, loss, accident, or disturbance to Park Rangers or gate attendants.
Beer kegs and party balls are not allowed in the campgrounds.

Maps and further information may be obtained from the Project Manager.

Clinton Lake
US Army Corps of Engineers
872 N 1402nd Road
Lawrence, KS 66049
785-843-7665

To: Douglas County