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Bloomington West Campground

38.9239° N / 95.4005° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
Tracked from Apr 1, 20271 monitored site

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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233747

When Bloomington West reopens

Bloomington West's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 7 days
0
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
4

Only 4 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.

02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 1 – May 3, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 33 tracked site-nights (Apr 1 – May 3, 2027): 22 open for online reservation · 11 reserved.

Where the open windows are

33.3% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 22 of 33 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Apr 1 – May 3, 2027
Not open online33.3%
Open site-nights22 / 33
Reserved (of online inventory)11 / 33
Weekday openings13
Weekend openings9

Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 13 fall on weekdays and 9 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Apr 2027 – May 2027
0102030202APRMAYSOLID = OPEN SITE-NIGHTS · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

April holds the most room. 20 of 30 site-nights are still open there.

Holiday windows

Sites open per night · of 1 site
WindowNightSites openStatus
Memorial DayFRI May 280None open
SAT May 290None open
SUN May 300None open
MON May 310None open

Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.

Availability

Most open site-nights · tracked window
SiteOpen site-nights
GS1  22

This site currently has 22 site-nights available.

Tracked window

Coverage

Campsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 1, 2027. That is about 150 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 1, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The site-nights shown on this page describe Apr 1, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.

Stays and site detail

22 open site-nights across 1 site at Bloomington West, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.

Multi-night stays. 3 2-night, 2 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Apr 1, 2027 at site GS1.

All 1 site with current availability
SiteMax RVHookupsOpen site-nightsLongest runDates
GS1Not recordedYes2215 nightsApr 1, 2027, Apr 2, 2027, Apr 3, 2027, Apr 4, 2027, Apr 5, 2027, Apr 6, 2027, Apr 7, 2027, Apr 8, 2027, Apr 9, 2027, Apr 10, 2027, Apr 11, 2027, Apr 12, 2027 +10 more

About Bloomington West

Overview

Woodridge Park has 450 acres for hiking and primitive, walk-in camping. Tent camping is allowed throughout

the park and along the 4.5 mile George Latham hiking trail. Campfires are allowed at designated locations

only. Drinking water and a vault toilet are available in this park.

Recreation

A horseshoe pit, sand volleyball court, playground and softball field, basketball goal and boat ramp are all provided at the campground, making it the perfect spot for entertaining large groups and family functions.

However, Clinton Lake is the main attraction, offering opportunities for boating, fishing, canoeing, jet skiing, swimming and countless other water sports.

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.

Facilities

This spacious group site offers 25 individual sites, four with 20/30 Amp electric and water connections. This area has a total capacity of 150 guests. A boat ramp is located within a mile of the site, and grills, flush toilets, showers and drinking water provide a comfortable camping experience.

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 green Kansas backdrop.

Clinton Lake's beautiful setting of steep bluffs, wooded shoreline and clear water is unequaled among Kansas lakes. Shoreline development has been limited in an effort to preserve as much of the natural setting as possible.

Clinton spans 8 miles up the Wakarusa Valley and covers 7,000 surface acres. If the lake ever approaches the top of its flood pool, an additional 5,800 acres will be covered, extending the area to 13 miles along the valley floor.

Nearby Attractions

The Army Corps of Engineers Visitor Center, located on the northwest side of the dam, has several informative displays covering topics such as the history of the area, reasons for the dam and the wildlife in the area. The Clinton Lake Museum, located within the Bloomington East Park, has information on the history of the region and the Underground Railroad. The cities of Lawrence and Topeka are within a 30 minute drive.

1 monitored site1 with hookups1 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 150

Getting there

From Lawrence, Kansas, take 6th Street/Highway 40 west for 4 miles. Take a left onto Douglas County Road 442 and go 5 miles to Stull, Kansas, then take another left onto Douglas County Road 1023 and go 6 miles to Douglas County Road 6. Make a left turn on 6 and go 4 miles to Douglas County Road 4. Make a right turn and go 1/2 mile and turn left on the first gravel road. Go 1/4 mile to the park entrance on the left.

1299 E. 600 Rd., Lawrence, KS 66047785-843-7665
BoatingCampingCanoeingDay Use AreaFishingPhotographyPicnickingSoftball FieldsStar GazingSwimming SiteWater Sports

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Bloomington West?

Reservations for Bloomington West are made through Recreation.gov. 22 of 33 tracked site-nights are currently open (66.7%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 4 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?

No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.

How current is this availability data?

Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 17:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.

How often do new openings appear at Bloomington West?

Campsite Sniper detected 4 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.

Can I get a multi-night stay at Bloomington West?

2 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Apr 1, 2027 at site GS1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.

Which month has the most availability at Bloomington West?

April 2027, with 20 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 30.

When is the next open date at Bloomington West?

Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Bloomington West begins Apr 1, 2027 — about 150 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 1, 2027.

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