Clinton Lake
- Road
- Paved
- Permit
- Required
- Dogs
- Not allowed
Entry needs a reservation or permit. Entry fee: KS State Park vehicle permit: $5/day or $25/year ($3.25/$13.75 senior-disabled). Clinton Lake is a lake cove in Douglas County, Kansas.
Closures and warnings
KDWP: pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches. State park beaches do not have lifeguards; swim at your own risk and stay within the buoyed swim area. As of September 30, 2026.
Before you swim
| Swimming allowed | Yes |
|---|---|
| Water type | Lake cove |
| Entry | Walk in |
| Lifeguards | None; KDWP states state park beaches do not have lifeguards. |
Access
| Road | Paved |
|---|---|
| Road note | Clinton State Park, 798 N 1415th Rd, Lawrence. Swim beach and day-use areas on the north shore of Clinton Lake. |
| Parking | Clinton State Park Beach Area and day-use parking; vehicle permit required at entrance. |
| Fee | KS State Park vehicle permit: $5/day or $25/year ($3.25/$13.75 senior-disabled). Passport $15.50 at registration. |
| Hours | Designated Kansas state park swimming beaches close at 9:00 p.m. by posted notice. |
| Reservation or permit | Required |
| Managed by | Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks (Clinton State Park) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
|---|---|
| Picnic sites | Yes |
| Note | Clinton State Park lists a swim beach plus trails, disc golf, marina access, and camping. |
Rules
| Dogs | Not allowed |
|---|---|
| Camping | Allowed |
| Glass | Not allowed |
Common questions
Common questions
Is Clinton Lake open?
KDWP: pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches. State park beaches do not have lifeguards; swim at your own risk and stay within the buoyed swim area. As of September 30, 2026. Hours: Designated Kansas state park swimming beaches close at 9:00 p.m. by posted notice.
Can you swim at Clinton Lake?
Yes, swimming is allowed at Clinton Lake. Lifeguards: None; KDWP states state park beaches do not have lifeguards.
How do you get to Clinton Lake?
The road in is paved. Clinton State Park, 798 N 1415th Rd, Lawrence. Swim beach and day-use areas on the north shore of Clinton Lake. Parking: Clinton State Park Beach Area and day-use parking; vehicle permit required at entrance.
Do you need a reservation for Clinton Lake?
Yes. A reservation or permit is required.
Is there a fee at Clinton Lake?
The fee is KS State Park vehicle permit: $5/day or $25/year ($3.25/$13.75 senior-disabled). Passport $15.50 at registration.
What facilities are at Clinton Lake?
Restrooms and picnic sites. Clinton State Park lists a swim beach plus trails, disc golf, marina access, and camping.
What are the rules at Clinton Lake?
Dogs are not allowed, camping is allowed, and glass containers are not allowed.
Nearby
Camping nearby
Public land
Just outside: Clinton State Park (0.8 mi) .
Sources
3
- https://ksoutdoors.gov/state_parks/locations/clinton (accessed September 30, 2026; backs manager / waterbodyName / access.roadNote / access.amenities / rules.camping, access.fee / access.permitRequired / access.parking, swimmerNotes.swimmingAllowed / swimmerNotes.waterType / swimmerNotes.entryType / access.roadSurface)
- https://www.ksoutdoors.gov/licenses-permits-fees/kansas-state-park-entrance-and-camping-fees (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.fee)
- https://ksoutdoors.gov/Outdoor-Activities/SWIM-BEACHES (accessed September 30, 2026; backs access.hours / rules.dogs / rules.glass / swimmerNotes.lifeguardSeason / hazardNote)
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