Description

Constructed in the mid 1970's Clinton State Park is one of Kansas' newest state park operations. Located on the north shore of beautiful Clinton Lake Clinton State Park is one of the state's premier recreation areas. Over 1/2 million visitors each year enjoy modern amenities and the natural beauty of the 1500 acre park available 12 months of the year. The park is managed to support a variety of outdoor activities. Extensively developed areas support day use activities such as hiking and mountain biking, archery, sand volleyball and swimming. Campsites offer 2 levels of service, primitive camping and sites with two utilities for RV services. Two full service cabins have been added to the compliment of park amenities available to the public with plans to add five more in the spring of 2012. In keeping with KDWPT mission statement large areas in the park are managed and maintained as wildlife habitat and natural prairie areas. The park and its amenities offer an excellent opportunity for residents and non-resident visitors to experience the utmost in the outdoors of Kansas.

The park is near three large Kansas population centers; Topeka, the state capital of Kansas twenty (20) miles to the west, Lawrence, home of Kansas University four (4) miles to the east and Kansas City thirty (30) miles to the east. This central location creates a demand for a variety of diverse recreational opportunities. To meet these ever changing demands special use amenities have been developed and refined over the years. These amenities include an extensive multi-use trail system designed for hiking and mountain biking, a specialized bicycle skills course, cross country ski trail, disc golf and an outdoor archery range. Other high use aspects of the park is the participation in more traditional camping, picnicking and fishing activities by residents and non-residents alike.

Another noteworthy compliment to the park's amenities is the privately owned and operated marina. The Clinton Lake Marina is one of the newest and largest marina operations on any of Kansas' lakes. During the past ten years the marina's popularity has increased exponentially. In keeping with these increasing demands the operation has grown in both the services offered and the overall physical size of the facility. The operation is a fine addition to park that provides the utmost in recreational and retail opportunities to the park patrons.

The park provides 379 hard surfaced campsites located in two campgrounds available all year. Offering "Primitive Camping", "Utility Campsites" with water and electricity, larger "Prime Sites" with 50amp electric service and "Long Term" campsites available for up to 6 months of uninterrupted stay there's something for every level of camping enthusiast.

The full service cabins are located near, but not too near the regular campgrounds. Camp Creek and Chicken Creek cabins sit atop a high bluff overlooking Clinton Reservoir with a view as far as the eye can see. From the front porch the vistas are stunning; as miles of rugged timbered shoreline roll on beautiful sunsets illuminate a western skyline with Clinton Lake's solitary "Pelican Island" centered in this breathtaking view. Faux log siding, a large sitting porch and concrete parking and patio areas come together to create a homey yet rustic appeal. The spacious three room air conditioned and heated cabins offer all the amenities necessary for a comfortable stay. Accommodations include a full service eat in kitchen, 3/4 bath and master bedroom. With the added pull down twin "Murphy bed" and fold out futon bed, the cabin comfortably sleeps six people. All you'll need to complete the experience are your linens, bed pillows and bath towels.