Bloomington West
Clinton Lake — lakeside, fishing
Location: LAWRENCE, KS, KS
Price: From $150 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (3 reviews)
Season: May through October
Woodridge Park has 450 acres for hiking and primitive, walk-in camping. Tent camping is allowed throughout the park and along the 4.5 mile George Latham hiking trail. Campfires are allowed at designated locations only.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Bloomington West offers 450 acres with diverse recreation including hiking, water sports, and fishing. The park features multiple amenities and recreational facilities suitable for groups and families.
Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Northern Flicker, LeConte's Sparrow, Tufted Titmouse, Spiny Softshell, Eastern Milksnake, and Plain-bellied Watersnake documented in the area.
Insider tips for Bloomington West: Book early - this is a federal campground with high demand Only 1 site available with no hookups, suitable for self-contained RVs only Bring your own water and waste management for RVs
Skip Bloomington West if: You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You plan to camp outside May through October - seasonal operations only. You want guaranteed availability - book well in advance.
Best time to visit Bloomington West: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bloomington East (LAWRENCE, KS), Bloomington Beach (Lawrence, KS, KS), Woodridge Park (Lawrence, KS), Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area (Lawrence, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Bloomington West
Cell signal at Bloomington West (LAWRENCE, KS): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 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.
Woodridge Park has 450 acres for hiking and primitive, walk-in camping. Tent camping is allowed throughout the park and along the 4.5 mile George Latham hiking trail. Campfires are allowed at designated locations only.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - this is a federal campground with high demand
Only 1 site available with no hookups, suitable for self-contained RVs only
Bring your own water and waste management for RVs
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
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Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From Lawrence, Kansas, take 6th Street/Highway 40 west for 4 miles. Take a left onto Douglas County Road 442 and go 5 miles to Stull, Kansas, then take another left onto Douglas County Road 1023 and go 6 miles to Douglas County Road 6. Make a left turn on 6 and go 4 miles to Douglas County Road 4. Make a right turn and go 1/2 mile and turn left on the first gravel road. Go 1/4 mile to the park entrance on the left.
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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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