Clinton State Park
Kansas State Park
Write a Review 798 N 1415 Rd. Lawrence, KS 66049 785-842-8562 Official WebsiteGPS: 38.9337, -95.3654
Overview of Clinton State Park
Last Price Paid: $25
Reported by Mixed Nuts on 5/1/2022
Longest RV Reported: 42 feet (Class A)
Reported by Life Rebooted on 10/7/2016
Number of Sites 383
Pad Type gravel
Reservations yes
Elevation 951 ft / 289 m
Max Length 40 ft
Tent Camping Yes




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Reviews of Clinton State Park 13 people have reviewed this location.
“First impressions say a lot…”
Reviewed 5/1/2022
Nightly rate: | $25 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 86 |
First impressions: signs are needed to show you where to find your site. I stopped at the camp host site to find where to go and was immediately accosted by the law enforcement who told me where NOT to put the camper (if I can’t pull over, then where?), not “can I point you to where your site is” or “are you okay?”. He was full of atti... more
First impressions: signs are needed to show you where to find your site. I stopped at the camp host site to find where to go and was immediately accosted by the law enforcement who told me where NOT to put the camper (if I can’t pull over, then where?), not “can I point you to where your site is” or “are you okay?”. He was full of attitude.
For the nice scenery, I was able to somewhat overlook the outdated table and fire pit at our site. The gravel site was clean and level. The little walkway (well lit at night) went through our site and so did those hiking… Sure, I might come back again but find another spot.
Mixed Nuts would stay here again
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“Winter stay”
Reviewed 1/22/2022
Nightly rate: | $26 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 139 |
Stayed here passing thru KS on a pretty cold night. Plug in and water were available at the site. It was an open grassland type site. Woke, opened the blind by the bed and saw a fox catch a mouse right outside the window. Also saw a rough legged hawk hunting. Saw deer and rabbits and many small birds, dark eyed junco I believe. I’... more
Stayed here passing thru KS on a pretty cold night. Plug in and water were available at the site. It was an open grassland type site. Woke, opened the blind by the bed and saw a fox catch a mouse right outside the window. Also saw a rough legged hawk hunting. Saw deer and rabbits and many small birds, dark eyed junco I believe. I’d definitely stay here in winter again. I think it might lack elbow room and wildlife in summer when it’s full.
CO Wanderers would stay here again
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“Quiet Campground”
Reviewed 11/18/2021
Nightly rate: | $20 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
This was a quiet campground close to Lawrence with level sites and good spacing. There was easy access to nice walking trails near the lake. We struggled with internet connectivity resulting in us having to move again sooner. Verizon was averaging 6 or 7 down and less than 1 up. AT&T was hit (22 down) or miss (none at all). There was ... more
This was a quiet campground close to Lawrence with level sites and good spacing. There was easy access to nice walking trails near the lake. We struggled with internet connectivity resulting in us having to move again sooner. Verizon was averaging 6 or 7 down and less than 1 up. AT&T was hit (22 down) or miss (none at all). There was a $5/day vehicle charge for our toad and a $5/day vehicle for our Class C in addition to the site fee, which was odd.
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“Nice SP, sites could use a little TLC”
Reviewed 9/30/2021
Nightly rate: | $23 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Clinton SP is a large sprawling CG offering lots of roomy, quiet campsites. While we enjoyed our campsite once we were in it, our site was fairly unlevel and had a low hanging tree that made our arrival trickier than we’d hoped. Otherwise our 50amp and water worked fine throughout our stay, and the park has 2 easy to access dump site... more
Clinton SP is a large sprawling CG offering lots of roomy, quiet campsites. While we enjoyed our campsite once we were in it, our site was fairly unlevel and had a low hanging tree that made our arrival trickier than we’d hoped. Otherwise our 50amp and water worked fine throughout our stay, and the park has 2 easy to access dump sites that were never busy.
Clinton offers tent sites, 30apm/water, and 50amp/water ($23 a night plus a $2.75 booking fee), and in addition to the nightly fee, there is a $5 a day park entrance fee for those of us without a KS State Park Pass. Sites are very natural (what you hope for in a state park) and offer plenty of privacy, and while they are generally big rig friendly, they also obviously vary in shape and ease of access. Clinton SP is conveniently located off the highway, and relatively close to town. We were in CG 3, which meant we were about 2 miles from the park entrance, so when we Ubered downtown, we drove to the office and parked there to meet our driver there. Verizon worked fine during our stay without the booster, and check-in at the office was quick and easy with kind helpful park staff.
Meanderings would stay here again
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“Clouds of bugs everywhere ”
Reviewed 9/6/2021
Days stayed: | 10 |
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Unfortunately this has become the norm on state side. Clouds and clouds of some nat like bug so bad it’s hard to even take a walk and depending on the day impossible to sit outside. It was the same way here last year as well during summer months. Spiders also were worse here than any of the other 24 states and over a year worth of soli... more
Unfortunately this has become the norm on state side. Clouds and clouds of some nat like bug so bad it’s hard to even take a walk and depending on the day impossible to sit outside. It was the same way here last year as well during summer months. Spiders also were worse here than any of the other 24 states and over a year worth of solid traveling. I’m not sure why this would be the case in a state that gets hard freezes compared to other places we have been like Texas, Arkansas, Florida etc. I would avoid state side and go to Bloomington on the other side of the lake where there are far less bugs. Also slots on state side are just gravel.
KampinN8 would stay here again
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“Great park, with pervy bathrooms”
Reviewed 8/16/2021
Nightly rate: | $24 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 106 |
Passing through cross country, easily booked a site on what is a great website. Sites are snug but large amount of room behind towards the lake under shade trees. If not for this one complaint it would be 5 stars. We travel in a hard sided popup so we use facilities. We've been in hundreds of parks but this is by far the most bizar... more
Passing through cross country, easily booked a site on what is a great website. Sites are snug but large amount of room behind towards the lake under shade trees.
If not for this one complaint it would be 5 stars.
We travel in a hard sided popup so we use facilities. We've been in hundreds of parks but this is by far the most bizarre shower arrangement. Both mens and womens showers are the same. 3 stalls in a T arrangement with 4' openings. small bench on one side, push button showers on the other. Zero privacy.
I'm old enough that in school all the gym showers were communal so it doesn't phase me, but when the view from my shower is straight into the handicapped shower in the middle I have to scratch my head.
You would think Clinton state park could spring for a plastic shower curtain to give some privacy to a handicapped person, hey for $10 more they could do all of them.
Millennials will hate these showers:)
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“Large park with lots to do.”
Reviewed 4/21/2021
Nightly rate: | $21 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 465 |
I was here in January (camper) $21 and early April (tent) $10 both times the park was still in off-season mode even though the April weekend was warm and nice, they open up in mid-April no exact date. There are hiking trails, MTB trails, frisbee golf, a beach, multiple boat ramps, many people fishing off the shore too. Easy access ... more
I was here in January (camper) $21 and early April (tent) $10 both times the park was still in off-season mode even though the April weekend was warm and nice, they open up in mid-April no exact date. There are hiking trails, MTB trails, frisbee golf, a beach, multiple boat ramps, many people fishing off the shore too.
Easy access to Lawrence if you need supplies. The bathrooms are large clean and the winter bathroom was heated.
If you are camping and don't have a Kansas parks pass you will need to purchase a car sticker on top of the site fee. $5 a day.
I found my cell service spotty in the winter but with the Netgear MIMO antenna I had good WiFi.
EnOne would stay here again
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“Great time!”
Reviewed 10/13/2020
Days stayed: | 2 |
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Site Number: | 363 |
Our first night was at site 385, which was not bueno, but Hey- we were in the park on a sold out night, so can't complain. Loved the trails in the woods down to the beach and walking on the paved roads. So close to KC and so easy to get in and out of. Loved it and will likely return again soon.
BurchPerch would stay here again
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“Close to lake, trail, town, and KC”
Reviewed 10/3/2020
Nightly rate: | $21 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 3-369 |
Easy access to KC. Most sites seem well maintained.
MikeKC would stay here again
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“Wonderful spot close to everything ”
Reviewed 7/3/2020
Nightly rate: | $30 |
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Days stayed: | 10 |
Site Number: | 324 |
Great location!
30 amp and water
Very family friendly
Not too far from town but very close to the lake. Host is very friendly and helpful.
Premium sites have a lot of shade and are pretty level. Sites are grassy or gravel.
adventuresinaluminum would stay here again
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Amenities
Hookups
- 50 Amp
- 30 Amp
- 20 Amp
- water
- dry camping
- Partial Hookups
Recreation
- boat ramp
- fishing
- picnic area
- playground
- recreation trail
- swimming beach
- volleyball
- water access
Site Amenities
- big rig
- picnic table
Facilities
- cabins
- dump station
- laundry
- restrooms: flush
- showers
- trash
- water available
Pets
- pets
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