Spend a week at this gorgeous lake 10 miles east of Clinton. Drop your line to catch crappie, catfish, bass, and walleye among 4,900 acres. Fish from the pier or shore, or launch a boat to find a cozy inlet on this long, winding lake. The area hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year, indicating just how good the fishing is here.
Sail, ski, or speed over the lake, depending on the type of boat you prefer. Swim at the 1,000-foot beach to cool off on a hot summer's day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat next to the water. Build a sand castle, sunbathe, or watch the boats go by in the distance for a restful afternoon.
Hunt in the 3,600 acres surrounding the lake. Bag your limit of pheasants, rabbits, and squirrels. Ducks, geese, deer, and turkeys are also popular hunts. Check with state regulations for when various
Spend a week at this gorgeous lake 10 miles east of Clinton. Drop your line to catch crappie, catfish, bass, and walleye among 4,900 acres. Fish from the pier or shore, or launch a boat to find a cozy inlet on this long, winding lake. The area hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year, indicating just how good the fishing is here.
Sail, ski, or speed over the lake, depending on the type of boat you prefer. Swim at the 1,000-foot beach to cool off on a hot summer's day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat next to the water. Build a sand castle, sunbathe, or watch the boats go by in the distance for a restful afternoon.
Hunt in the 3,600 acres surrounding the lake. Bag your limit of pheasants, rabbits, and squirrels. Ducks, geese, deer, and turkeys are also popular hunts. Check with state regulations for when various hunting seasons occur.
Reserve your pick of nearly 300 campsites at this popular spot. Most campsites have electricity, while 17 have full hook-ups.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
After you’ve fished the lake, swam at the beach and hiked the forest, you’ll feel really fortunate Clinton Lake Campground exists. Should you be too tired to cook up a feed, mosey on over to Boondocks Grill and Bait. Besides supplies it serves up sandwiches, beverages, snacks and its ever popular fish dinner. Camping loops H, I, J and K are alcoho Read more...
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Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
Soak up the summer sun or revel in deep snows at this lake.
Spend a week at this gorgeous lake 10 miles east of Clinton. Drop your line to catch crappie, catfish, bass, and walleye among 4,900 acres. Fish from the pier or shore, or launch a boat to find a cozy inlet on this long, winding lake. The area hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year, indicating just how good the fishing is here.
Sail, ski, or speed over the lake, depending on the type of boat you prefer. Swim at the 1,000-foot beach to cool off on a hot summer's day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat next to the water. Build a sand castle, sunbathe, or watch the boats go by in the distance for a restful afternoon.
Hunt in the 3,600 acres surrounding the lake. Bag your limit of pheasants, rabbits, and squirrels. Ducks, geese, deer, and turkeys are also popular hunts. Check with state regulations for when various
Spend a week at this gorgeous lake 10 miles east of Clinton. Drop your line to catch crappie, catfish, bass, and walleye among 4,900 acres. Fish from the pier or shore, or launch a boat to find a cozy inlet on this long, winding lake. The area hosts several fishing tournaments throughout the year, indicating just how good the fishing is here.
Sail, ski, or speed over the lake, depending on the type of boat you prefer. Swim at the 1,000-foot beach to cool off on a hot summer's day. Bring a picnic lunch to eat next to the water. Build a sand castle, sunbathe, or watch the boats go by in the distance for a restful afternoon.
Hunt in the 3,600 acres surrounding the lake. Bag your limit of pheasants, rabbits, and squirrels. Ducks, geese, deer, and turkeys are also popular hunts. Check with state regulations for when various hunting seasons occur.
Reserve your pick of nearly 300 campsites at this popular spot. Most campsites have electricity, while 17 have full hook-ups.
Activities in the park
1 campground in Clinton Lake State Recreation Area
After you’ve fished the lake, swam at the beach and hiked the forest, you’ll feel really fortunate Clinton Lake Campground exists. Should you be too tired to cook up a feed, mosey on over to Boondocks Grill and Bait. Besides supplies it serves up sandwiches, beverages, snacks and its ever popular fish dinner. Camping loops H, I, J and K are alcoho Read more...
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