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Camping at Bloomington West near Lawrence

Public campground · Lawrence · 1 campsite · 1 group

A forested campground near hiking, and mountain biking.

About this campground

Bloomington West sits west of Clinton Dam on the wooded hills that ring Clinton Lake, and the site is managed as a single reservable group campground. The official campsite inventory lists one total campsite a group area that can accommodate both RVs and tents but that group area itself contains 25 individual spots and is advertised with a total capacity of up to 150 guests; four of those individual spots provide 20/30 amp electric and water hookups.

5.0
on Recreation.gov · 3 reviews
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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • Hookups available
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets

    Showers on site.

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

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SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
GS1
group standard nonelectric
––$200

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

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Amenities & location

  • Accessible Picnic Shelters
  • Accessible Showers
  • Basketball Courts
  • Boat Ramp
  • Campfire Rings
  • Cell Phone Service
  • Day Use Area
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Horseshoe Pit
  • Lake Access
  • Lantern Posts
Check-in
4:00 PM
Checkout
4:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)
Maximum stay
6 nights

Location

872 N 1402 Rd
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Bloomington West: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Bloomington West?
1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Bloomington West have RV hookups?
1 electric site (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Bloomington West?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Bloomington West?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 1 RV-capable site, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 1 electric site
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 1 back-in
Pets
Listing Allowed
Cell signal
Listing Visitor-reported signal on Recreation.gov (higher is better): AT&T 3 (2 reports)
Water
Listing Water at 1 site
Shade
Listing 1 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $150/night (live price once you pick dates)
Stay limits
Listing 6 nights max
Getting there
Listing 872 N 1402 Rd (map in Location below)
Road & site access · Generators · Quiet hours · Starlink / satellite
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Selected reviews

Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (3 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.

“The park rangers are great on that side of the lake! We talked to a Jared and he was extremely knowledgeable! ”

Ryan C 5 · Aug 2025 · Recreation.gov

“This is one of our favorite campgrounds. It is perfect for a large group. The facility’s are kept clean and accessible. The amenities are so great, access to electricity, and water is a big plus! We just had an absolutely amazing weekend! Doing it again in a couple months! ”

Ali H 4 · Apr 2021 · Recreation.gov
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights21 sites open for every night

Rockhaven Park Equestrian Campground

2.6 mi from Bloomington West (straight-line) 4.0 · 69 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites w/ hookups
Sites $14/night
$28 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

Lake Shawnee Campground

13.2 mi from Bloomington West (straight-line)
Sites from $20/night
$40 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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First come, first served

Clinton State Park

2.9 mi from Bloomington West (straight-line)
No reservations, so no live availability
Rates & availability from Kansas State Parks · you book on their site
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Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City Kansas City area · 1.3 hr · from $43/person
    • Kansas City Trolley Tour Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $29/person
  3. Optional full-day extension

    Longer tours — plan travel time before and after.

    • Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $69/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 1 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf Black Label
2021 Forest River Cherokee Grey Wolf Black Label

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 8 · 16 mi from campground

$120/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Brand New ( Delivery Available) 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT
Brand New ( Delivery Available) 2022 Dutchmen Coleman Lantern LT

Travel trailer · 30 ft · sleeps 8 · 31 mi from campground

$138/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!
20' V-Cross Vibe, EZ Pullin' Lux Tent on Wheels!

Travel trailer · 20 ft · sleeps 4 · 62 mi from campground

$80/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Bloomington West

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City
The Escape Game at Country Club Plaza in Kansas City

Kansas City area · 1.3 hr · from $43/person

Kansas City Trolley Tour
Kansas City Trolley Tour

Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $29/person

Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide
Kansas City Segway Tour: Art and Glide

Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $69/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting
Tom's Town Distillery Tour and Tasting

Kansas City area · 1 hr · from $27/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Apr 1–Oct 15: RV & Tent $150 per night
  • Peak season Apr 1–Oct 15: RV & Tent $150 per night

stays up to 14 nights (Recreation.gov rules).

Compare site types

0 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 7 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Group standard nonelectric (group)

1 site · $200/night

Loops: GROUP SITE loop (1)

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Kansas City Outlaws and Legends Tour
Kansas City Outlaws and Legends Tour

Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $30/person

90 Minute Walking Tour in Kauffman Stadium
90 Minute Walking Tour in Kauffman Stadium

Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $27/person

Kansas City Museums, Parks, and History Segway Tour
Kansas City Museums, Parks, and History Segway Tour

Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $75/person

Killers of Kansas City: Ghost and True Crime Tour
Killers of Kansas City: Ghost and True Crime Tour

Kansas City area · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium Admission Ticket
SEA LIFE Kansas City Aquarium Admission Ticket

Kansas City area · 2 hr · from $21/person