Bloomington West Campground

Campground is gated; Combination is sent via email with reservation details or may be obtained from the Lake Project Office or at the Cedar Ridge Campground fee booth

Vehicles must be operated in accordance with applicable state laws. Only licensed vehicles operated by a licensed driver can be used within a public use area. Park roads are for ingress and egress only. Absolutely No ATVs, UTVs, Golf Carts, or other battery operated vehicles can be operated in the park. All vehicles must remain on paved or graveled surfaces. Parking vehicles on the grass is prohibited, please keep at least 2 tires on paved/graveled surfaces when parking vehicles and boat trailers (unloaded trailers may be parked in the grass adjacent to your site).

Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Even though this campground is relatively secluded, sound travels very well across water and this rule is still enforced.

Commercial operations are prohibited on USACE operated lands.

All pets must be kept on a leash not more than 6 feet in length. Pets are not allowed in shower buildings, restrooms or on the swimming beach. Pet waste needs to be picked up by pet owner.

Please inquire about obtaining a special event permit from the Clinton Lake Project Office prior to reservation if you are planning on having an especially large event requiring extra coordination or one that would impact other users access to the area such as a weddings, special recreation programs, events that collects fees, events including live bands, events with vendors, etc.

Fires must be confined to fire rings provided by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Dead and downed wood may be used for firewood, cutting of standing trees, limbs, or bushes is prohibited. Operation of a chainsaw is prohibited, hand tools are allowed. Please do not dispose of trash in fire rings.

Sanitation: All waste water (gray and black water) must be disposed of at the sanitary dump station (located in Bloomington East Park). Please maintain a clean campsite, at the end of your stay please dispose of all trash in the dumpsters located in the park.

Wading pools, water slides and other large water toys and bounce houses are not allowed in park areas.

Day use areas are provided in all parks. Day use activity, such as picnicking or swimming, is not permitted in campgrounds unless visiting a registered camper.

No firewood from outside Douglas or Shawnee counties in Kansas permitted. Please help us prevent the spread of the Emerald Ash Borer insect. For more information contact the Clinton Lake Project Office at (785) 843-7665. Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.