Bloomington East
Clinton Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: LAWRENCE, KS, KS
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$60 per night
Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (659 reviews)
Season: May through October
Bloomington East Park includes Cedar Ridge, Hickory/Walnut, and Oak Campgrounds, Ash and Elm Group Camps, and Bloomington Beach Picnic Shelters. The park is located just west of Clinton Lake, between the Rock Creek and Wakarusa River arms of the lake, and offers several different recreational options. Within Bloomington East Park, visitors have the opportunity to reserve picnic shelters and campsites, both for group camping and individual family camping.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/bloomington-east to be notified when sites open up.
Bloomington East offers 305 sites across multiple campgrounds near Clinton Lake with diverse recreational options including fishing, water sports, hiking, and biking. The campground provides essential amenities like flush toilets, showers, drinking water, and a dump station.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Bobcat, Northern Flicker, Tufted Titmouse, and Eastern Milksnake documented in the area
Insider tips for Bloomington East: Book early as this is a popular federal campground Bring a self-contained RV as most sites lack hookups Multiple campground sections (Cedar Ridge, Hickory/Walnut, Oak) offer variety within the park
Skip Bloomington East if: You need RV hookups at your site. You plan to visit November through April when the campground is closed.
Best time to visit Bloomington East: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bloomington Beach (Lawrence, KS, KS), Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area (Lawrence, KS), Bloomington West (LAWRENCE, KS), Overlook Park (LAWRENCE, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bloomington East
Cell signal at Bloomington East (LAWRENCE, KS): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Bloomington East Park includes Cedar Ridge, Hickory/Walnut, and Oak Campgrounds, Ash and Elm Group Camps, and Bloomington Beach Picnic Shelters. The park is located just west of Clinton Lake, between the Rock Creek and Wakarusa River arms of the lake, and offers several different recreational options. Within Bloomington East Park, visitors have the opportunity to reserve picnic shelters and campsites, both for group camping and individual family camping.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a popular federal campground
Bring a self-contained RV as most sites lack hookups
Multiple campground sections (Cedar Ridge, Hickory/Walnut, Oak) offer variety within the park
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Lawrence, Kansas, take 6th Street west for 4 miles. Take a left onto County Road 442 and continue 5 miles to Stull, Kansas. Make a left turn onto County Road 1023 and continue about 6 miles to County Road 6, make a left turn, and go 4 miles through the town of Clinton. Follow directional signs to the park.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Clinton Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Clinton Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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