Updated: 5/5/12

Clinton State Park News

The Park Office will be closed Monday, May 7th so we can get the Camp Host's new computers set up. If everything works as planned they'll be open starting May 11th.

Set up your Customer Profile @ Reserveamerica.com.........While we transition to the new reservation system our Park Office will be open extended hours on Friday's and Saturday's from 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. for the next couple of weeks. We encourage you to go the the reservation site to make a reservation OR to setup your customer profile. All camping done in the state park must be entered into this new system. (Reservations AND Walk-in Sites) By having this step done ahead of time, you'll make the check-in procedure much faster. Type in our zip code - 66049 to find us the fastest when making a reservation.

KANSAS IRONMAN RESERVATIONS ARE STILL AVAILABLE.... Reservations to camp for Kansas Ironman Participants, Volunteers and Spectators are coming in steadily. If you would like to reserve a NON Utility campsite (primitive site with a picnic table and fire ring or standing grill) in Campground #3 during the upcoming Kansas 70.3 Ironman Triathlon on June 10^th, 2012 please contact the Clinton State Park Office.

Phone Calls ONLY please! 785-842-8562 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (M-F) We have only one phone line, so please be patient.

A two night minimum stay is required. (If you stay Friday and Saturday you’ll have until 6 p.m. on Sunday to vacate the campsite before you’ll be required to pay another day’s fees with the campground host.)

A maximum of three (3) campsites may be reserved by each person. Payment will be taken at the time of your reservation by using a Visa, Master Card or Discover Credit Card.

Required Information… New this year… If you aren’t already in the State of Kansas database we will be required to have the following information so that we may create you a new account. Once you’re in the system, you’ll be able to make future purchases easily by using the computer generated **KDWPT# or your name. We’ll not have to ask for this personal information in the future. This State of Kansas database is a very secure program and your information will not to be disclosed.

KDWPT# or Social Security Number
Name & Address
Phone #
Email Address

**You would have gotten your KDWPT# by having purchased one of the following licenses in the past 3 years – Kansas State Park Annual Vehicle Permit, Dept. of Wildlife, Parks & Tourism Hunting or Fishing License or have a Kansas registered boat in your name. If you have a KDWPT#, please tell me when you make your reservation. If you know you’re KDWPT# that’s even faster!**

Fee Schedule……

Non-Utility Primitive Site per night = $25.40 (Plus onetime $11.50 Non-refundable Reservation Fee) You’ll be able to pitch up to THREE Tents and have 2 vehicles at the site.

Each numbered campsite has gravel surface parking, includes a picnic table and a fire ring! (Fire Ring’s are half open for a campfire and other half with a grill that raises & lowers. You’ll bring your own firewood, charcoal or “duralog” to burn.)

Once you make the reservation via phone, you’ll receive your vehicle permits, park maps and information along with your confirmation via email.

Campground #3 Map - A copy of last year’s Campground #3 Map is on our Facebook page. (This year’s set-up will be similar. A handful of site numbers may be slightly different. You’ll notice the non-utility sites are highlighted in YELLOW, Utility sites with 20/30 amp are highlighted in GREEN and the 50 amp sites are highlighted in BLUE on the map and the fee schedule above.)

or Like us on Facebook for detailed, up to date information: (Check out pictures from last year’s Ironman while you’re there.) http://www.facebook.com/ClintonStatePark?ref=tn_tnmn

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NEW PLAYGROUND IN CG#3 We have a new playground in the campground. It's ready for climbing and FUN! We'll have pictures up on Facebook soon.

Come let us help you have a wonderful time @ Clinton Lake!

The Park Office Hours are: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

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NEW PRICING.... The reservation system adds $3.00 to every transaction made when entering in camping fees. To offset this change the Department has lowered your Camping and Utility Cost.

Daily Vehicle permit is $4.20

Camping is $8.00/per camping unit

30 amp sites with water are an additional $9.50

We do have 75 campsites with 50 amp service. The extra amp charge is $2.00/day ($11.50 total per day for regular utility charge and 50 amps.)

Add up the fees above for the services you'll require and the additional $3 to get your total for the day. (Example... 1 Utility Campsite with 50 amp service and a vehicle permit would be: $26.70/day)

Please see the Gallery for maps & pictures!

LIKE US ON FACEBOOK TO SEE MORE PICTURES AND DETAILS.... http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/Clinton-State-Park,

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2011 OK KIDS DAY Was a HUGE success! Held August 13th! This was our 8th Annual Outdoor Kids Day! This years O.K. Kids Day will be Saturday, August 11, 2012!

Fishing Derby - We had 187 kids register, 145 participate. 80 of those caught at least ONE fish, but many caught an average of 5 or 6 each. 205 fish were caught in that hour time during the derby. Then it was off to enjoy the Hot Dog lunch that was provided thanks to some great sponsor's! Visit the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks FaceBook Page to see pictures.

Animal Show-n-Tell - We had 70 kids with their parents and grandparents come enjoy talking about our turtles and snakes. Most were really excited and eager to wait for the chance to hold our Coachwhip Snake. "Slick" Can't wait to show you the pictures!!!

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If anyone has an immediate need to check the lake conditions you may sign on to the US Army Corps of Engineers "Daily Lake Information" web-site for Clinton Reservoir at: http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/cl/daily.cfM

Campground information

Clinton State Park offers 387 improved campsites located in two campgrounds, 240 have water and electricity, the rest are primitive. Regular utility sites have 30amp service while "Prime Sites" have 50amp electric available. Campsites vary in size from smaller primitive campsites, 20'x40' to the larger Prime Sites, 30'x70'. All are outfitted with picnic tables and campfire rings or BBQ grills. As in most campgrounds some sites offer more shade than others, but most are in or near the tree line. The campgrounds at Clinton were built on high bluffs well above the shoreline. This type of development protects the areas from flooding, but makes lake access directly from the campsites difficult if not impossible.

Fifteen of the utility sites in Campground #3 are available to be reserved. Reservations are convenient and guarantee an available campsite, but not particularly necessary except on major holidays. Contact the park office to inquire about reserving your campsite. In the future many more of the park's campsites will be made available to be reserved. These future plans include the creation of an interactive reservation web-site that will provides detailed descriptions and pictures of individual campsites.

And there's plenty to do while you're here.

Trails

The park has over 25 miles of multi-use recreation trails, hiking and mountain biking. It is frequently said Clinton offers some of the most technically challenging and physically demanding mountain bike trails in the mid-west.

To round out the biking experience we offer a "Mountain Bike Skills Course". It's a virtual playground for the more technically skilled biker. Similar to a trials course it provides the opportunity to test your finesse with a bit of a thrill as a bonus. Views of the beautiful lake, shoreline and surrounding lands make your hike or bike workout a real sensory treat.

Or, if a leisurely hike or walk is more your taste there are miles of paved road to accommodate you, or a 3/4 mile self guided nature trail through the prairie.

So as not to leave out the "alternative trail enthusiast" we offer a five mile cross country ski trail that's a unique Kansas experience when mother nature cooperates.

Archery

The park has one of the only outdoor archery ranges in the area. Six shooting lanes with soft targets at 20, 40 and 60 yards offer the chance to hone your skills at "target shooting" or for that all important pre-hunting season tune up for you or your equipment.

Disc Golf

There are two disc golf courses located in the park. "Maxx's Challenge" and the "Wakarusa Frizbee Ranch". Both are 9 hole courses with some very challenging tee shots, fairways and greens. Literally both are carved through the timber and prairie so, you had better have a keen eye and good spotters or plenty of discs to spare.

The Water

Clinton Reservoir has some of the most beautiful water in Kansas, clear, clean and always ready for your boating or fishing fun. A day on Clinton Lake is never a disappointment. Sixteen boat ramp lanes, eight courtesy docks and lighted parking areas make the access a breeze.

If big water fishing isn't your thing there are two smaller ponds in the park. "Lake Henry" is a quiet secluded four acre pond built in the 1940's with healthy populations of sunfish, largemouth bass and channel catfish. And during the trout season its well stocked with trout. The "Prairie Pond" a 3/4 acre kid's only fishing pond stocked with sunfish and channel catffish that guarantees fun for the little fisherman in your group.

You may want to cool off at the beach too. The park has a sand beach and swimming area. It's part of the lake so feel free to moor your boat outside the buoy line or take the trail from the parking lot and get wet.

No commentary on Clinton Lake would be complete without a word about the "Clinton Lake Marina". Located in the state park it's one of the finest marinas in the country. Annual and daily rental boat slips, secure dry storage, a retail shop, boat rentals and a deli round out the operation. The marina is neat and clean it's well kept and professionally operated, you won't find a better selection to fit your boating needs or friendlier service anywhere.

Cabins

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.

Check out the cabin reservation information, rates and procedures at https://reserve.ksoutdoors.com/

Please see the Gallery for maps & pictures!

BE SURE TO VISIT OUR PARK OFFICE 8:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. TO SEE LIVE ANIMALS. We have several different varieties of Snakes, Turtles, Toads, Frogs and Fish to see.

Please feel free to contact us at by phone at 785-842-8562; on the web at http://kdwpt.state.ks.us/ or via our e-mail address at clintonsp@ksoutdoors.com if we can help any further. Thank you for your interest in Clinton State Park.

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