Overlook Park

Clinton Lake — lakeside, hiking

Location: LAWRENCE, KS, KS

Price: From $45 per night

Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (11 reviews)

Season: May through October

This day-use picnic area, located just north of Clinton Lake in the hills of Kansas, is the perfect spot for a party or family gathering.Overlook Park has two picnic shelters available for up to 100 guests. Flush toilets and drinking water are available for visitors’ convenience.Congress authorized Clinton Lake in 1962, and the finished reservoir was filled in 1980. While the Dam and Reservoir were originally built for flood control, the area has now become a recreational oasis for millions of v

Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.

Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/overlook-park to be notified when sites open up.

Overlook Park offers beautiful lake views and peaceful scenery perfect for picnicking, walking dogs, and relaxing. The hilltop location provides shade and a scenic path down to Clinton Lake for fishing and water activities.

Wildlife alert: Red Fox, Coyote, Northern Flicker, LeConte's Sparrow, Eastern Towhee, Spiny Softshell, Eastern Milksnake, Northern False Map Turtle documented in the area.

Insider tips for Overlook Park: Book early as this is a federal campground with only 2 tent sites. Arrive during cooler parts of the day to enjoy the abundant shade trees. Use the path down to the lake for fishing and water access opportunities.

Skip Overlook Park if: You need hookups - none are available at these sites.. You're planning to camp outside May through October.. You prefer campgrounds with more than 2 available sites..

Best time to visit Overlook Park: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only..

Nearby campgrounds: Bloomington Beach (Lawrence, KS, KS), Bloomington East (LAWRENCE, KS), Bloomington West (LAWRENCE, KS), Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area (Lawrence, KS).