Clinton State Park

798 N 1415 Rd, Lawrence, KS 66049

Are you looking for a place to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life? Look no further than Clinton State Park, located on the North Shore of Clinton Reservoir. With 1500 acres of prairie grasses and woodlands, the park is a nature lover’s paradise. Here you can spot all sorts of wild animals, like whitetail deer, turkey, waterfowl, and songbirds.

The park is well-equipped for all your outdoor needs. There’s a year-round operating office where you can purchase all the necessary gear, and a marina that offers boat storage, rentals, and sales. You can also take advantage of the park’s day use areas, which have reservable shelters, playgrounds, and special event venues.

Camping is a favorite pastime at Clinton State Park. There are 378 total campsites, with 135 that have water and electricity (30amp; 20 amp plugs), 61 with water and electricity (50/30 amp; 20 amp plug ins), and 173 primitive sites. If you’re looking for something more comfortable, the park also has 6 cabins that sleep 6, and 1 cabin that sleeps 8. Elk Creek Cabin is the only pet-friendly cabin.

The park is also home to a variety of special use amenities such as a 25-mile hike/bike trail, 5-mile cross country ski trail, an archery range, 18-hole disc golf course, swim beach, sand volleyball court, mountain bike skills course, 3-acre trout pond, 1-acre children’s fishing pond, fish cleaning station and 2 fish feeders.

Just a heads up, during the weekends of Memorial Day, Fourth of July, and Labor Day, a four-night stay is required for camping reservations during Memorial Day weekend, and three-night stays will be required for camping reservations during the Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends.

At Clinton State Park, you’re sure to have a “reel” good time fishing, a “hole in one” time playing disc golf, and a “beary” good time catching a nap in a cabin. So come on down to Kansas and enjoy all the outdoor activities that Clinton State Park has to offer.

Clinton State Park


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