Overlook Park
Overlook Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Kansas. Hookups: electric.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Kansas
- Coordinates
- 38.94133, -95.34035
- Hookups
- Electric
- Activities
- Biking, Birding, Day Use Area, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Photography, Picnicking, Ranger Station, Sledding, Softball Fields, Star Gazing, Visitor Center
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 785-843-7665
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Overlook Park
Overview 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. Recreation A horseshoe pit, tetherball pole, sand volleyball court, softball field and playground are all provided at Overlook Park. Clinton Lake offers opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing, jet skiing, swimming and countless other water sports, making it the main attraction to area. The lake's fish and wildlife resources provide sightseers, fishermen, and hunters ample opportunities for their sports, and Clinton Lake is well-stocked with crappie, walleye, channel catfish and white bass. Wildlife viewing is also a popular activity, with bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkey and other wildlife in abundance at Clinton Lake. Four trail systems are located around Clinton Lake, including the North Shore, South Shore, Smokehouse and the George Latham Trails. All offer hiking, biking and equestrian opportunities within a 20 minute drive. The North Shore trailhead is in Overlook Park. Facilities Overlook Park has two picnic shelters available for up to 100 guests. Flush toilets and drinking water are available for visitors' convenience. Natural Features 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 visitors to enjoy the beautiful gre
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Kansas Department of Wildlife & Parks · 2.1 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Ferrellgas · 38 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Clover Campground | Public campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Coneflower Campground | Public campground | 2.3 mi | — | — |
| Cedar Ridge Campground | Private campground | 2.7 mi | — | — |
| Hickory Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Bloomington East | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.0 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Walnut Campground | Private campground | 3.1 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.