Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area
Clinton Lake — lakeside, hiking
Location: Lawrence, KS, KS
Price: From $14 per night
Price range: $14–$20 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (79 reviews)
Season: May through October
Rockhaven Park is located on the south side of Clinton Lake, west of the Dam on the Rock Creek Arm of the lake. Rockhaven Park is the trailhead for the South Shore Trails (equestrian and hiking trails on the south side of the lake) and is the only place where equestrians can camp overnight with their horses and mules.Rockhaven Park offers overnight camping for equestrian and non-equestrian campers. There are 24 campsites, 12 which have electrical service (13E-24E).
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: AT&T. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/rockhaven-park-campground-and-equestrian-area to be notified when sites open up.
Rockhaven Park is Clinton Lake's only campground offering overnight horse and mule camping with access to the South Shore Trails system. Google reviewers (4.7/5 stars) praise its cleanliness, well-maintained sites with horse corrals, and excellent hiking opportunities.
Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, American Kestrels, and Red Foxes present in area. Watch for horse trails with droppings while hiking.
Insider tips for Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand All sites have metal fire pits and picnic tables Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites Equestrian-specific: only campground at Clinton Lake allowing horse/mule overnight camping with corrals
Skip Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area if: You need RV hookups—only electric hookups listed and most sites have no hookups. You want winter camping—seasonal closure November through April. You prefer shaded campsites—reviewers note limited shade despite fire pits.
Best time to visit Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Nearby campgrounds: Bloomington East (LAWRENCE, KS), Bloomington Beach (Lawrence, KS, KS), Bloomington West (LAWRENCE, KS), Overlook Park (LAWRENCE, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area
Cell signal at Rockhaven Park Campground And Equestrian Area (Lawrence, KS): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: AT&T.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
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.
Rockhaven Park is located on the south side of Clinton Lake, west of the Dam on the Rock Creek Arm of the lake. Rockhaven Park is the trailhead for the South Shore Trails (equestrian and hiking trails on the south side of the lake) and is the only place where equestrians can camp overnight with their horses and mules.Rockhaven Park offers overnight camping for equestrian and non-equestrian campers. There are 24 campsites, 12 which have electrical service (13E-24E).
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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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
this is a federal campground with high demand
All sites have metal fire pits and picnic tables
Bring a self-contained RV; no hookups available at most sites
Equestrian-specific: only campground at Clinton Lake allowing horse/mule overnight camping with corrals
Campground operates seasonally May through October only
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: AT&T.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From 23rd St (Clinton Parkway) in Lawrence, KS, go south on 59 Highway (Iowa St.), approximately 2 1/3 miles. Turn onto westbound Douglas County 458, drive for about 8 1/2 miles, turn north (right) on E 700 road, about 3/4 of a mile to the Rockhaven Park entrance.
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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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