Clinton State Park

Clinton Alert

2024 Reservations go on sale December 15, 2023, at 12 p.m. (NOON) CST.

Water is scheduled to be turned off on Thursday 10/26/2023 and completed Friday 10/27/2023. This includes day use facilities, bathrooms, non-heated shower houses, the fish cleaning station, and campsites. Campsites with frost free hydrants below the frost line will remain on. If you are using a frost free hydrant, it is your responsibility to turn that hydrant to the off position after use to ensure it does not freeze and break.

Park Office: year round operation for all department sales

Clinton Marina: boat storage, boat rentals and sales

Park Day Use Areas: 6 reservable shelters, playgrounds and special event venue areas

Campgrounds: 378 total sites; 135 sites with water and electricity (30amp; 20 amp plugs), 61 sites with water and electricity (50/30 amp; 20 amp plug ins), 173 primitive sites

Cabins: 6 Cabins that sleep 6. 1 Cabin that sleeps 8. Elk Creek Cabin is the only pet friendly cabin at Clinton State Park

Reservations: 391 sites (campsites, shelters, cabins) available for reservation

Special use amenities: 25 mile hike/bike trail, 5 mile cross country ski trail, archery range, 18-hole disc golf course, swim beach, sand volleyball court, mountain bike skills course, 3-acre trout pond, 1-acre children’s fishing pond, fish cleaning station and 2 fish feeders

Park News - Updated: 10/16/2022

Park Office Phone Number - 785-842-8562

Park Office Hours - Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Facility Update

Water is scheduled to be turned off on Monday 10/17. This includes day use facilities, bathrooms, non heated shower houses, the fish cleaning station, and campsites that are not equipped with a frost free hydrant. If you are using a frost free hydrant, it is your responsibility to turn that hydrant to the off position after use to ensure it does not break.

Projects

-The lagoon across from Prairie Clover Campground is scheduled to begin March 20th 2022. Until this project is finished, the dump station will be closed. All campers will need to use the dump station across from Coneflower Campground.

-Additional frost free hydrants are scheduled to be installed in Prairie Clover Campground for all utility sites starting November 1, 2022.

-Prairie Clover Campground is scheduled to have sewer services added to 25 sites with the project starting November 1, 2022.

-The Archery Range project is nearly completed. Benches, tables, signs, and other small items are scheduled to be installed in the coming weeks.

-Prescribed burns will take place during the month of September to assist warm season grasses and remove invasive species.

Important Information

April 1st through October 31st, Clinton State Park is 100% reservable for camp sites. You can make your camping reservations at the Park Office, Camp Host stations, through the Self-pay station, or the CampitKS mobile App. Please note you will need to scan the QR code on the post through the app.

Lake Level

For up to date lake elevation visit the link below.

https://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Clinton-Lake/Daily-Lake-Info-2/

Clinton Areas

Lake Henry

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: No
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Clinton Marina

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: No
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Handicap access trail

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: No
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Boat ramp #3 south

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
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Boat ramp #3 north

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
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Boat ramp #2

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
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Boat ramp #1

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
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Beach Area

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: No
Reservable Sites: No
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Picnic Area - Day Use ONLY

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
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Campground #3

Camping Available: Yes
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
Primitive Camping: 84
Water, Electric: 176
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Campground #2

Camping Available: No
ADA Camping Available: No
Reservable Sites: No
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Entrance to the Cabin Area

Camping Available: Yes
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
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Campground #1

Camping Available: Yes
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: No
Primitive Camping: 70
Water, Electric: 89
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Clinton Trails

Cross-Country Ski Trail

Trail Season: Weather Dependent
Length of Trail: 5 mile(s)
Trail Activities:
There is camping located near the trail
There is a permit required on the trail
Location of Start: N38 56.516 W095 21.263
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Cross-Country Ski Trail

Prairieview Nature Trail

Trail Season: All Season
Length of Trail: 0.75 mile(s)
Trail Activities: Walking
There is camping located near the trail
There is a permit required on the trail
Location of Start: N38 56.463 W095 22.704
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.75 self-guided nature trail

North Shore Trail

Trail Season: All Seasons
Length of Trail: 25 mile(s)
Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
There is camping located near the trail
There is a permit required on the trail
Location of Start: 38.936083 -95.35325
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The North Shore Trails run from the Overlook Park (Corp of Engineer's daily use area) through Clinton State Park. The trails in this 25 mile system are single track, dirt hiking and biking trails with mile markers. Each trail is blazed with Blue, White or Red markers.
- The Blue Trail is 9 miles long.
- The White Trail is 14 miles long.
- The Red Trail is 2 miles long.

Clinton Cabins

Important Cabin Information: Reservation Terms and Conditions, Cabin Reservation Information

Clinton State Park Cabins

Our Cabins sit atop a high bluff overlooking Clinton Reservoir with views of the lake from the front porch.

List of Items Not Provided

Bath towels
Bed linens (2 Full/2 Twin for one Bedroom Cabins and 2 full / 6 Twin for two Bedroom Cabin)
Blankets and Pillows
Personal care items
Spices, condiments, all of your food and beverages
Charcoal for outside grilling & campfire wood for fire ring
Television, internet and phone services are not provided.

List of Items Provided

Air-Conditioned & Heated
Couch
Bathroom with Shower
Full Kitchen with Utensils & Cookware
Dining Table
Picnic Table
Grill
Fire Ring

Entrance to the Cabin Area

Camping Available: Yes
ADA Camping Available: Yes
Reservable Sites: Yes
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#3 Deer Creek Cabin

Reserve #3 Deer Creek Cabin

Type of Facility: Cabin
This facility is ADA accessible
Location of Facility: N38 55.789 W95 21.462
This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve #3 Deer Creek Cabin
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Deer Creek Cabin is the third cabin as you enter the area, and this one-bedroom cabin has a great view of the lake from its porch. All cabins have concrete parking and patio areas with picnic tables and grills, as well as large campfire rings.
The cabins are outfitted nicely inside, too. Each has a refrigerator/freezer, four-burner electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and all the utensils you'll need.
- Bathrooms are comfortable with a walk-in showers, vanities, mirrors and flush commodes.
- The master bedroom include full beds and sofa. The futon in the living area fold down to full-size bed. The living area also include a pull-down twin Murphy bed.
All you need to bring is your bedding and towels, as well as food and beverages.
The state park is located on a bluff 80 feet above the water, but there are several places on the trail system that will get you close to the lake shore.
Two access points to the North Shore Hiking/Biking trails are nearby.
- Just east of the Wakarusa River cabin, you can access the trail system. There is an eagle blind in the wooded area near there, and you’ll have a great view of the Clinton Marina Cove. The marina offers slip and boat rental and can be contacted by calling 785/749-3222 or visiting clintonmarina.co. Anglers will find convenient access to the lake shore.
- Trails can also be reached by following the red handrail west of the shelter near the entrance of the cabin area, across from the shower house. Steps lead down to the hiking/biking trails. The White Trail is marked with paint on trees and leads to the easier Blue Trail, which takes hikers closer to the water. The Red Trail is more difficult; please use caution.
- At most entrances to the hiking/biking trails, there will be trail maps to help you keep track of where you are and what you might see in that area. A master copy of that map will also be in your Welcome Packet we’ll leave in the cabin for you. It’s really quiet and beautiful on the trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy this awesome addition to the state park. Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray before heading out on the trails
A reminder if you stay with us: NO PETS are allowed in or around the cabins and NO SMOKING allowed inside the cabins!
Check In and Out Times
- Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
- Check out time is Noon
Entry Key Codes
Door Entry Codes will be the last four of your reservation number.

#4 Coon Creek Cabin

Reserve #4 Coon Creek Cabin

Type of Facility: Cabin
This facility is ADA accessible
Location of Facility: N38 55.787 W95 21.524
This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve #4 Coon Creek Cabin
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The fourth cabin is Coon Creek Cabin, a one-bedroom cabin with a great view of the lake from its porch. All cabins have concrete parking and patio areas with picnic tables and grills, as well as large campfire rings.
The cabins are outfitted nicely inside, too. Each has a refrigerator/freezer, four-burner electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and all the utensils you'll need.
- Bathrooms are comfortable with a walk-in showers, vanities, mirrors and flush commodes.
- The master bedrooms include full beds and sofas. The futons in the living areas fold down to full-size beds. The living areas also include pull-down twin Murphy beds.
All you need to bring is your bedding and towels, as well as food and beverages.
The state park is located on a bluff 80 feet above the water, but there are several places on the trail system that will get you close to the lake shore.
Two access points to the North Shore Hiking/Biking trails are nearby.
- Just east of the Wakarusa River cabin, you can access the trail system. There is an eagle blind in the wooded area near there, and you’ll have a great view of the Clinton Marina Cove. The marina offers slip and boat rental and can be contacted by calling 785/749-3222 or visiting clintonmarina.co. Anglers will find convenient access to the lake shore.
- Trails can also be reached by following the red handrail west of the shelter near the entrance of the cabin area, across from the shower house. Steps lead down to the hiking/biking trails. The White Trail is marked with paint on trees and leads to the easier Blue Trail, which takes hikers closer to the water. The Red Trail is more difficult; please use caution.
- At most entrances to the hiking/biking trails, there will be trail maps to help you keep track of where you are and what you might see in that area. A master copy of that map will also be in your Welcome Packet we’ll leave in the cabin for you. It’s really quiet and beautiful on the trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy this awesome addition to the state park. Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray before heading out on the trails
A reminder if you stay with us: NO PETS are allowed in or around the cabins and NO SMOKING allowed inside the cabins!
Check In and Out Times
- Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
- Check out time is Noon
Entry Key Codes
Door Entry Codes will be the last four of your reservation number.

Elk Creek Cabin with Wakarusa Valley Cabin in the background.

#6 Elk Creek Cabin

Reserve #6 Elk Creek Cabin

Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
This facility is ADA accessible
Location of Facility: N38 55.787 W95 21.524
This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve #6 Elk Creek Cabin
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Elk Creek Cabin is the sixth cabin as you enter the area. And this one-bedroom cabin has a great view of the lake from its porch. All cabins have concrete parking and patio areas with picnic tables and grills, as well as large campfire rings.
The cabins are outfitted nicely inside, too. Each has a refrigerator/freezer, four-burner electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and all the utensils you'll need.
- Bathrooms are comfortable with a walk-in showers, vanities, mirrors and flush commodes.
- The master bedroom include full bed and sofa. The futon in the living areas fold down to full-size bed. The living area also includes pull-down twin Murphy beds.
All you need to bring is your bedding and towels, as well as food and beverages.
The state park is located on a bluff 80 feet above the water, but there are several places on the trail system that will get you close to the lake shore.
Two access points to the North Shore Hiking/Biking trails are nearby.
- Just east of the Wakarusa River cabin, you can access the trail system. There is an eagle blind in the wooded area near there, and you’ll have a great view of the Clinton Marina Cove. The marina offers slip and boat rental and can be contacted by calling 785/749-3222 or visiting clintonmarina.co. Anglers will find convenient access to the lake shore.
- Trails can also be reached by following the red handrail west of the shelter near the entrance of the cabin area, across from the shower house. Steps lead down to the hiking/biking trails. The White Trail is marked with paint on trees and leads to the easier Blue Trail, which takes hikers closer to the water. The Red Trail is more difficult; please use caution.
- At most entrances to the hiking/biking trails, there will be trail maps to help you keep track of where you are and what you might see in that area. A master copy of that map will also be in your Welcome Packet we’ll leave in the cabin for you. It’s really quiet and beautiful on the trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy this awesome addition to the state park. Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray before heading out on the trails
A reminder if you stay with us: NO SMOKING allowed inside the cabins!
Check In and Out Times
- Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
- Check out time is Noon

#2 Camp Creek Cabin

Reserve #2 Camp Creek Cabin

Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
This facility is ADA accessible
Location of Facility: N38 55.776 W095 21.581
This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve #2 Camp Creek Cabin
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The one-bedroom Camp Creek Cabin is the second Cabin as you enter into the are and has a great view of the lake from its porch. All cabins have concrete parking and patio areas with picnic tables and grills, as well as large campfire rings.
The cabins are outfitted nicely inside, too. Each has a refrigerator/freezer, four-burner electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and all the utensils you'll need.
- Bathrooms are comfortable with a walk-in showers, vanities, mirrors and flush commodes.
- The master bedrooms include full beds and sofas. The futons in the living areas fold down to full-size beds. The living areas also include pull-down twin Murphy beds.
All you need to bring is your bedding and towels, as well as food and beverages.
The state park is located on a bluff 80 feet above the water, but there are several places on the trail system that will get you close to the lake shore.
Two access points to the North Shore Hiking/Biking trails are nearby.
- Just east of the Wakarusa River cabin, you can access the trail system. There is an eagle blind in the wooded area near there, and you’ll have a great view of the Clinton Marina Cove. The marina offers slip and boat rental and can be contacted by calling 785/749-3222 or visiting clintonmarina.co. Anglers will find convenient access to the lake shore.
- Trails can also be reached by following the red handrail west of the shelter near the entrance of the cabin area, across from the shower house. Steps lead down to the hiking/biking trails. The White Trail is marked with paint on trees and leads to the easier Blue Trail, which takes hikers closer to the water. The Red Trail is more difficult; please use caution.
- At most entrances to the hiking/biking trails, there will be trail maps to help you keep track of where you are and what you might see in that area. A master copy of that map will also be in your Welcome Packet we’ll leave in the cabin for you. It’s really quiet and beautiful on the trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy this awesome addition to the state park. Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray before heading out on the trails
A reminder if you stay with us: NO PETS are allowed in or around the cabins and NO SMOKING allowed inside the cabins!
Check In and Out Times
- Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
- Check out time is Noon
Entry Key Codes
The entry code will be the last four digits of your reservation number.
Like us on Facebook for Cabin pictures and details. http://www.facebook.com/ClintonStatePark

Inside Kitchen Living Area of Chicken Creek Cabin

#1 Chicken Creek

Reserve #1 Chicken Creek

Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
This facility is ADA accessible
Location of Facility: N38 55.779 W095 21.556
This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve #1 Chicken Creek
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Just a short drive from the main entrance road, a gravel driveway leads up to the cabin area. The first cabin you'll see is Chicken Creek Cabin, a one-bedroom cabin with a great view of the lake from its porch. All cabins have concrete parking and patio areas with picnic tables and grills, as well as large campfire rings.
The cabins are outfitted nicely inside, too. Each has a refrigerator/freezer, four-burner electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and all the utensils you'll need.
- Bathrooms are comfortable with a walk-in showers, vanities, mirrors and flush commodes.
- The master bedroom include full beds and sofa. The futon in the living area fold down to full-size bed. The living area also include a pull-down twin Murphy bed.
All you need to bring is your bedding and towels, as well as food and beverages.
The state park is located on a bluff 80 feet above the water, but there are several places on the trail system that will get you close to the lake shore.
Two access points to the North Shore Hiking/Biking trails are nearby.
- Just east of the Wakarusa River cabin, you can access the trail system. There is an eagle blind in the wooded area near there, and you’ll have a great view of the Clinton Marina Cove. The marina offers slip and boat rental and can be contacted by calling 785/749-3222 or visiting clintonmarina.co. Anglers will find convenient access to the lake shore.
- Trails can also be reached by following the red handrail west of the shelter near the entrance of the cabin area, across from the shower house. Steps lead down to the hiking/biking trails. The White Trail is marked with paint on trees and leads to the easier Blue Trail, which takes hikers closer to the water. The Red Trail is more difficult; please use caution.
- At most entrances to the hiking/biking trails, there will be trail maps to help you keep track of where you are and what you might see in that area. A master copy of that map will also be in your Welcome Packet we’ll leave in the cabin for you. It’s really quiet and beautiful on the trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy this awesome addition to the state park. Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray before heading out on the trails
A reminder if you stay with us: NO PETS are allowed in or around the cabins and NO SMOKING allowed inside the cabins!
Check In and Out Times
- Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
- Check out time is Noon
Entry Key Codes
Door Entry Codes will be the last four of your reservation number.
Like us on Facebook for Cabin pictures and details. http://www.facebook.com/ClintonStatePark

#5 Washington Creek Cabin

Reserve #5 Washington Creek Cabin

Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
This facility is ADA accessible
Location of Facility: N38 55.791 W95 21.485
This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve #5 Washington Creek Cabin
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Fifth in line is the Washington Creek Cabin, which is a one-bedroom cabin with a great view of the lake from its porch. All cabins have concrete parking and patio areas with picnic tables and grills, as well as large campfire rings.
The cabins are outfitted nicely inside, too. Each has a refrigerator/freezer, four-burner electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and all the utensils you'll need.
- Bathrooms are comfortable with a walk-in showers, vanities, mirrors and flush commodes.
- The master bedrooms include full beds and sofas. The futons in the living areas fold down to full-size beds. The living areas also include pull-down twin Murphy beds.
All you need to bring is your bedding and towels, as well as food and beverages.
The state park is located on a bluff 80 feet above the water, but there are several places on the trail system that will get you close to the lake shore.
Two access points to the North Shore Hiking/Biking trails are nearby.
- Just east of the Wakarusa River cabin, you can access the trail system. There is an eagle blind in the wooded area near there, and you’ll have a great view of the Clinton Marina Cove. The marina offers slip and boat rental and can be contacted by calling 785/749-3222 or visiting clintonmarina.co. Anglers will find convenient access to the lake shore.
- Trails can also be reached by following the red handrail west of the shelter near the entrance of the cabin area, across from the shower house. Steps lead down to the hiking/biking trails. The White Trail is marked with paint on trees and leads to the easier Blue Trail, which takes hikers closer to the water. The Red Trail is more difficult; please use caution.
- At most entrances to the hiking/biking trails, there will be trail maps to help you keep track of where you are and what you might see in that area. A master copy of that map will also be in your Welcome Packet we’ll leave in the cabin for you. It’s really quiet and beautiful on the trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy this awesome addition to the state park. Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray before heading out on the trails
A reminder if you stay with us: NO PETS are allowed in or around the cabins and NO SMOKING allowed inside the cabins!
Check In and Out Times
- Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
- Check out time is Noon
Entry Key Codes
Door Entry Codes will be the last four of your reservation number.

#7 Wakarusa River Cabin

Reserve #7 Wakarusa River Cabin

Type of Facility: Modern 2 Bedroom Cabin
This facility is ADA accessible
Location of Facility: N38 55.784 W95 21.390
This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve #7 Wakarusa River Cabin
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The last cabin in the cabin area is the Wakarusa Valley Cabin, which is a two-bedroom cabin with a great view of the lake from the cabin porch. All cabins have concrete parking and patio areas with picnic tables and grills, as well as large campfire rings.
The cabins are outfitted nicely inside, too. Each has a refrigerator/freezer, four-burner electric stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee pot and all the utensils you'll need.
- Bathrooms are comfortable with a walk-in showers, vanities, mirrors and flush commodes.
- The master bedrooms include full beds and sofa. The futon in the living areas fold down to full-size beds.
- The second bedroom off of the kitchen/living room area has two sets of bunk beds.
All you need to bring is your bedding and towels, as well as food and beverages.
The state park is located on a bluff 80 feet above the water, but there are several places on the trail system that will get you close to the lake shore.
Two access points to the North Shore Hiking/Biking trails are nearby.
- Just east of the Wakarusa River cabin, you can access the trail system. There is an eagle blind in the wooded area near there, and you’ll have a great view of the Clinton Marina Cove. The marina offers slip and boat rental and can be contacted by calling 785/749-3222 or visiting clintonmarina.co. Anglers will find convenient access to the lake shore.
- Trails can also be reached by following the red handrail west of the shelter near the entrance of the cabin area, across from the shower house. Steps lead down to the hiking/biking trails. The White Trail is marked with paint on trees and leads to the easier Blue Trail, which takes hikers closer to the water. The Red Trail is more difficult; please use caution.
- At most entrances to the hiking/biking trails, there will be trail maps to help you keep track of where you are and what you might see in that area. A master copy of that map will also be in your Welcome Packet we’ll leave in the cabin for you. It’s really quiet and beautiful on the trails. Keep an eye out for wildlife and enjoy this awesome addition to the state park. Don't forget sunscreen and bug spray before heading out on the trails
A reminder if you stay with us: NO PETS are allowed in or around the cabins and NO SMOKING allowed inside the cabins!
Check In and Out Times
- Check in time is 2:00 p.m.
- Check out time is Noon
Entry Key Codes
The door entry code will be the last four didgets of your reservation number.

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