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Rockhaven Park Campground and Equestrian Area

Rockhaven Park Equestrian Campground
Rockhaven Park Equestrian Campground manure bunker
Rockhaven Park Equestrian day use area vault toilet
Rockhaven Park Equestrian Campground horseshoe pit
Rockhaven Restroom and Shower Building

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Pet Friendly
Showers
Showers

About Rockhaven Park Campground and Equestrian Area

Rockhaven Park is located on the south side of Clinton Lake, west of the Dam on the Rock Creek Arm of the lake. Rockhaven Park is the trailhead for the South Shore Trails (equestrian and hiking trails on the south side of the lake) and is the only place where equestrians can camp overnight with their horses and mules.

Number of accommodations: 24

Campground Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
    Pet Friendly
  • Potable Water
    Potable Water
  • Lake Access
    Lake Access
  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Nov 30

Sites & Availability

24 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 1, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 10, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
Electric Only
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 11, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
Electric Only
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 12, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
Electric Only
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 13E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 14E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 15E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 16E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 17E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 18E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 19E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 2, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 20E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 21E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 22E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 23E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 24E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
30 Amp · Electric Only
$20.00
/ per night
🚐 3, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 4, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 5, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 6, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
No Hookups
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 7, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
Electric Only
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 8, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
Electric Only
$14.00
/ per night
🚐 9, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND
Electric Only
$14.00
/ per night

Reviews (75)

What Guests Are Saying

Rockhaven Park Campground and Equestrian Area offers clean facilities, hot showers, and well-kept campsites, making it a pleasant destination for campers and equestrians alike. Many appreciate the spacious sites and well-marked trails, although some trails require maintenance and are currently affected by flooding. Concerns have been raised about non-equestrian campers using designated horse sites, which could impact the safety and experience for horseback riders.

Review Summary

4.2
75 reviews
5
54.7%
41
4
28.0%
21
3
5.3%
4
2
5.3%
4
1
6.7%
5

Beth H

Verified

April 25, 2021 Stayed at: 17E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

5

Wonderful campsites. Trails are superbly well marked and cleared. Our horses loved it . The pens are of a good size and well maintained

Gabby D

Verified

February 2, 2021 Stayed at: 20E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

4

Always a good time at Rockhaven. Campsites are spacious and the pens are good. Lots of friendly people and horses:)

Ardyth M

Verified

November 15, 2020 Stayed at: 16E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

5

Great place to camp and ride. Please keep it open

James R

Verified

November 13, 2020 Stayed at: 9, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

4

I'm not in the horsey-set but appreciated the setting and proximity to the trails. The volunteer caretakers were helpful, and pointed me towards firewood that they themselves provided (very nice touch). I tend towards more isolated camping experiences but the combination of location near my home in Lawrence and the campground's proximity to the trails was very workable for me. The showers and bathrooms were clean and central. Bring a key if you want to access the water spigots located around the grounds. Nice place.

Darcie R

Verified

November 9, 2020 Stayed at: 17E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

5

Was very clean, well maintained and friendly host.

raymond c

Verified

October 26, 2020 Stayed at: 23E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

5

We love to camp here.Bathrooms could be a little cleaner.Camp host is a great guy.

barbara w

Verified

October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 19E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

5

Great horse trails and maintained well for our safety

Jacob G

Verified

October 18, 2020 Stayed at: 7, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

3

The park was nice. We stayed at one of the campsites (#7) designated for those without horses. The condition of the site was fair; it is not particularly large and there is no dedicated tent pad, but the ground was relatively flat and level. The picnic table was in rough shape, as was the fire ring, but both were functional. The bathrooms were standard, with running water. The playground in the middle of the area was nice.
The easy access to the trails along the south shore of the Lake was fantastic. The trails themselves are great; they're rocky, but fun and offer a lot of variety; with easy access to the lake shore.
The campground was not quiet; there were a couple of groups that were a bit rowdy into the overnight hours and one group had a dog that barked for long periods several times through the night. As far as I could tell, there was not a campsite 'host' that stayed on site to reign in such activity.
For $12/night, overall, it was a fair experience, though if returning to that area, we'd probably scout out a different campground.

Diana R

Verified

October 17, 2020 Stayed at: 23E, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

5

Nice spacious trailer sites and a very well kept campground. Love the trails! Nice camp host! We will be back!

Kelly K

Verified

September 26, 2020 Stayed at: 6, Loop: ROCKHAVEN PARK EQUESTRIAN CAMPGROUND

1

It was very loud! There was a very large party (More than 100 people) in the shelter (loudspeaker in use) until after midnight. People were parking in our reserved campsite. No park staff anywhere around.

Location Rockhaven Park Campground and Equestrian Area

Address:
1050 E. 700 Rd.
Lawrence, KS, 66047
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.8913 / -95.3755

Elevation: 305 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Campsites are available to anyone. Sites 1-4 and 10-24 include equestrian accommodations for campers with horses or mules. Campsites 13E-24E have electrical services, all other sites are primitive.

General

Campsite Occupancy/Capacity:
     - Two vehicles per site
     - 8 people max per site
     - Two camping unites per site; either two tents or one tent and one RV/Trailer 

General

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). 

General

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.

General

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

General

Adverse trail conditions may result in temporary trail closures.

General

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).

General

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.

General

Commercial operations are prohibited on USACE operated lands.

General

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.

General

Please keep a clean campsite during your stay. Place all garbage in the dumpster. Two concrete compost pens have been provided for disposal of horse manure from
campsites and horse corrals (Please clean site of manure before leaving).

General

Horses must not be tethered directly to or in trees, however, hitching rings and tie lines may be used.

General

All horse corrals are first-come first-serve, even horse carrols in close proximity to a campsite are first-come first-serve.

General

Electric fences are not allowed.

General

No firewood from outside Douglas or Shawnee counties, in Kansas, permitted. Please help us prevent the spread of the Emeral 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.

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