About Bloomington East
Number of accommodations: 303
Campground Amenities
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Beach Access
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Pet Friendly
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Potable Water
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Lake Access
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Showers
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Dump Station
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Playground
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Reviews (599)
What Guests Are Saying
Bloomington East is a well-maintained campground, consistently praised for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and spacious sites, making it an excellent choice for families and friends. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful setting, including views of the lake and wildlife, as well as great facilities like clean restrooms, laundry, and recreational activities. While some guests noted issues with electrical connections and the presence of bugs, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing their intention to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Bloomington East is a well-maintained campground, consistently praised for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and spacious sites, making it an excellent choice for families and friends. Many visitors appreciate the beautiful setting, including views of the lake and wildlife, as well as great facilities like clean restrooms, laundry, and recreational activities. While some guests noted issues with electrical connections and the presence of bugs, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing their intention to return.
Review Summary
JEFF G
VerifiedSeptember 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: CEDAR RIDGE CAMPGROUND
The view and scenery was great, but the bugs were terrible couldn't go outside in the evening because of bugs even bug spray didn't help.
Peggy P
VerifiedAugust 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 047, Loop: CEDAR RIDGE CAMPGROUND
Bathrooms clean and water hot!
Michelle P
VerifiedAugust 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 271, Loop: WALNUT CAMPGROUND
We've stayed at this campground several times and have never had a bad experience. The sites are well maintained and the facilities are clean. The staff are friendly and helpful. We will definitely camp here again.
angela h
VerifiedAugust 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: CEDAR RIDGE CAMPGROUND
When I first got to my campsite(42), there were pretty big tree limbs that had fallen around the site and on the site. You could tell they've been there a while. I was surprised that the host didn't have it cleaned up prior to someone reserving or moving into that site. I ended up pulling out my little chainsaw and cutting everything up myself because they were huge and literally in the way on my site especially with me having dogs. I didn't need them getting all tangled up in it. On top of that there was spider webs everywhere within the tree limbs and around the site. The site that I chose was supposed to have shade but you can tell some of the trees have died off so it definitely doesn't have the shade that you think it does. I also felt that it was a bit dangerous that the tree didn't have all its dead limbs taken off because any of those could have fallen on my camper at any time. The bug situation at this campsite during this time was crazy and out of control! It made it really hard for me to want to sit outside and enjoy nature. Not sure that that's something the campground can really avoid since it's nature. The sites had water, electricity, and was fairly level. They had a dump station on the way out along with dumpsters. I didn't use the shower house, but they did have one. They also had two washers and dryers. They were $1.50 a load, which was a nice surprise because I didn't know they had that here. They had all sorts of playgrounds for kids to play on along with volleyball nets and multiple boat ramps. They also had a beach. However, I never really saw anyone on it or in the water.I've never been to this Campground before so when I arrived I kind of assumed the host was going to give me a map of some sort or tell me where I needed to go but she didn't. While i was in the middle of checking in she got a phone call and thought that it was more important to take a friends call before finish checking me in which I thought was pretty rude.
Brian W
VerifiedAugust 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: CEDAR RIDGE CAMPGROUND
Check out time to late 5pm, never herd of this as we got to the campground at 2:30pm and our site was still occupied, host was nice but could do nothing about it. Check out at most COE's we stay at is 3pm at the latest. I like to be totally set up by 5 so I can take it easy for the rest of the evening. Need more full hookup sites. Most we stay at have many more full hookup sites, Airconditioned bathrooms, and wifi. This one does not. On the positive side. Site was level and blacktopped with gravel areas and spacious. Campground is quiet, and clean. Hosts are nice and friendly. If you want people to pick up after their pets, you should install pet sanitation stations. Other COE parks we stay at do. We carry bags, but others do not. But even ours are limited as we expect pet sanitation stations to be available.
MARK R
VerifiedAugust 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: CEDAR RIDGE CAMPGROUND
This park was an overnight stay along our journey,It was ok. Sites in the center were pull through and appeared level.Sites on the outside loop were pretty much down hill. Restrooms/ shower facilities were old and needed a major cleaning.
Brian B
VerifiedAugust 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: CEDAR RIDGE CAMPGROUND
Ok
Holly D
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 155, Loop: HICKORY CAMPGROUND
Bathroom have toilet paper all the time.
Clean shower house and not standing in water.
Shaded campsite.
Christal J
VerifiedAugust 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 222, Loop: WALNUT CAMPGROUND
We had a blast. It was a beautiful view. The campsite was very clean and kid friendly. We will definitely be back..
Darren B
VerifiedAugust 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 257, Loop: WALNUT CAMPGROUND
Very clean camp grounds and plenty of shaded areas and nice spots to choose from. We’ll be back for sure.
Location Bloomington East
Address:
700 N. 1190 Rd
Lawrence, KS, 66047
United States
From Lawrence, Kansas, take 6th Street west for 4 miles. Take a left onto County Road 442 and continue 5 miles to Stull, Kansas. Make a left turn onto County Road 1023 and continue about 6 miles to County Road 6, make a left turn, and go 4 miles through the town of Clinton. Follow directional signs to the park.
Latitude & Longitude: 38.9079 / -95.3753
Elevation: 278 feet
Policies & Rules
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Campers Please check-in with camp host upon arrival.
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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). Having passengers in truck beds or trailered vessels while vehicle is in motion is prohibited. |
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DISCOUNT PASSES must be presented upon arrival and can only be used for ONE site where the cardholder is the REGISTERED camper. Fraudulent use of a discount pass may result in loss of pass and a mandatory appearance in court in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.23 (d) RECREATION FEES. |
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Campsite Occupancy/Capacity:
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Quiet hours are from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m and are strictly enforced. This includes turning off radios and generators at 10:00 p.m. All visitors not staying overnight at the campsite must also leave the park by 10:00 p.m. For late night problems, call the Douglas County Sheriff's Department at 785-843-0250. |
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14 Day Policy: Camping or overnight occupancy in a campground by any person or group for more than 14 days within a 30-day period is prohibited. After 14 days campers will be required to change campgrounds and not return during that 30-day period. Consecutive reservations under different names that exceed 14 days are not authorized and are subject to eviction and/or the issuance of a citation in accordance with Title 36 CFR 327.7 (b). |
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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. |
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Commercial operations are prohibited on USACE operated lands. |
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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. |
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Sanitation: All waste water (gray and black water) must be disposed of at the sanitary dump stations. Please maintain a clean campsite, at the end of your stay please dispose of all trash in the dumpsters located in the park. |
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Wading pools, water slides and other large water toys and bounce houses are not allowed in park areas. |
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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. |
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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. |