Clinton State Park

About this park

Clinton State Park occupies the north shore of Clinton Lake at the edge of Lawrence, making it one of the most accessible state parks to a major Kansas population center and university town. The park's proximity to the University of Kansas gives it a steady stream of student and faculty visitors alongside the broader public. An extensive 25-mile network of hiking and biking trails winds through the park's wooded hills, making it one of the more trail-focused parks in eastern Kansas, and a disc golf course adds another draw for visitors not primarily interested in the lake itself. The reservoir supports strong fishing for catfish, walleye, and crappie, with multiple boat ramps providing lake access. A swim beach and sizable campground round out the park's facilities, and its location just outside Lawrence means Clinton sees heavy year-round use, from summer boating and camping to fall and winter trail use by local hikers and mountain bikers.