Clinton State Park

Visited on: Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Departed: October 26, 2023
Cost: $20.00 per night

For the first two nights, I stayed at RV site 92, which had electricity and water. For the rest of the time that I was there, I was at primitive site 14.

A black Jeep is parked at a campsite with a silver teardrop trailer. There's a mountain bike mounted on the trailer. Surrounding trees show autumn colors with yellow and orange leaves. Picnic tables and a fire pit are located nearby on the gravel and leaf-covered ground.
A small teardrop camper is set up in a wooded area with autumn leaves. It has a white and gray exterior with an awning, connected to a nearby SUV. A wooden picnic table is in the foreground. Solar panels are placed near the camper, surrounded by trees with green and yellow foliage.

During the two weeks I hung out in Lawrence, I managed to wander around the state park some.

Rocky shoreline of a large body of water with small waves breaking against the stones. Sparse trees and bushes are visible along the shore under a cloudy sky with patches of blue. The horizon stretches into the distance, giving a sense of open space and natural tranquility
A serene landscape at sunset features a wide field of dry grass in the foreground. The sky is cloudy with vibrant orange and pink hues near the horizon. Trees line the background, and a picnic table and part of a vehicle are visible on the right.
View of a serene lake under a clear blue sky, with a single sailboat in the distance. The foreground features leafy green and autumn-hued shrubs and trees. Bare branches frame the scene, creating a peaceful natural landscape.
A path leads through a tunnel made of intertwined tree branches, surrounded by tall trees and dry foliage. The bright blue sky and a body of water are visible on the left, creating a natural and tranquil setting.
A serene lakeside scene with a sandy beach and a small lagoon in the foreground, surrounded by grassy terrain. In the background, a densely forested area with trees showcasing autumn colors under a clear blue sky at Clinton State Park in Kansas

I grubbed on some tasty camp food and drank a few bottles of wine.

A man relaxes under a canopy at a campsite surrounded by trees with autumn foliage. He sits on a camping chair, wearing a cap and holding a drink. Nearby are a portable power station on a table, a water bottle, and hiking boots on the ground. Sunlight filters through the leaves.
Four beef patties with grill marks cooking on a smoky outdoor gas grill. Flames are visible beneath the grill, creating smoke that rises around the burgers. The grill has a closed side burner on the left. The background features a ground with scattered leaves and blurred greenery.
A camping scene with a picnic table set up for burger preparation. There are two burger patties with cheese on a plate, a sliced bun, a jar of pickles, a bottle of BBQ sauce, and a cutting board with sliced tomatoes and onions. The background shows a forest with fallen leaves.
A white picnic table set in a forest. On the table, two burgers with onion, cheese, ketchup, and pickles on a plate. A water bottle, honey mustard BBQ sauce, pickles jar, sliced tomatoes, and a knife and fork are also arranged. Trees and green foliage are visible in the background.
A person sits in a folding chair under a canopy, smiling and holding a drink. They wear a gray shirt, dark shorts, and a blue cap. Nearby are a table with an orange power station, a water bottle, and other items. The background features a wooded area with trees and sunlight filtering through.

I also enjoyed working outside, occasionally, until late in the evening.

A laptop displaying a scenic landscape of rolling hills and fields sits on a white table in a forested campsite at dusk. Next to the laptop are a black mug with a spoon and a partially filled water bottle. Trees with dense foliage are visible in the background.

One evening I zipped into KC for dinner with my sister Nicole and her bbq’ing phenom of a boyfriend Brian.

A smoker grill on a wooden deck is cooking a whole chicken and a rack of ribs. Smoke rises from the grill, adding a smoky flavor to the meats. The grill is equipped with thermometers and has a weathered appearance from use. A hand is adjusting a knob on the side of the grill.
A smoker grill on a wooden deck, with two racks of ribs and a whole chicken smoking inside. Thick smoke rises around the grill, which has a side firebox. A digital thermometer is attached to the grill hood. The deck has a wooden railing and leafy trees are visible in the background.

One night, I grabbed a surprisingly good pizza from the HiVee grocery store.

A pizza with pepperoni, meatballs, bacon, and sausage in an open cardboard box on a wooden table.
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