Overlook Park Campground and Camping
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About the Campground
Overlook Park is located on the north end of Clinton Dam. This small day-use area offers 2 group picnic shelters, a handicapped accessible playground, softball field, horseshoe pits, volleyball courts, comfort station (handicapped accessible), and pit toilet. Potable water is available at each of the shelters. A windbreak shelter near the overlook site offers a spectacular view of the main body of Clinton Lake. The trailhead for the North Shore Trail is located near the parking lot for shelter #2. This combination mountain bike/hiking trail provides a quality 11-mile one-way tour.
Services & Amenities
| Within Facility |
- Accessible Playground
- Accessible Restroom
- Bike Trail
- Flush Toilet
- Group Shelter
- Hiking Trail
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- Horse Shoes
- Pit Restroom
- Playground
- Potable Water
- Softball Fields
- Volleyball
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Fees
Peak Season
Apr 01 2010 -
Sep 30 2010 |
GROUP STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$35.00 |
| GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC |
$35.00 |
Peak Season
Apr 01 2011 -
Sep 30 2011 |
GROUP STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$35.00 |
| GROUP SHELTER ELECTRIC |
$35.00 |
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Alerts and Important Information
This picnic shelter (either shelter #1 or shelter #2) are located in the Overlook Park at Clinton Lake near Lawrence, Kansas.
Reservations must be made at least 2 days in advance. The group picnic shelters are available year round, but only reservable April 1-Sept 30. Prices for shelter reservations are $35/day and the park is open 9am-10pm. No parking on the grass. Pets must remain on a leash less than 6 feet in length. Vehicles must remain on roadways and paved parking areas.
Shelters 1 & 2 are NOT for overnight camping, but only for day use between the hours of 9:00AM and 10:00PM.
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 16 2010 to Jun 14 2011
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Overlook Park
Campground Phone: 785-843-7665
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Lawrence,
KS
785-843-7665
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More About Overlook Park Campground
Overlook Park is a campground located in Lawrence, Kansas. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -95.3375 latitude, and -95.3375 longitude into your GPS device.
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