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First Day Hike
  • Trail Season: North Shore Trails
  • Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
  • There is camping located near the trail
  • There is a permit required on the trail
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    Join us for our First Day Hike 2019, bring your family and friends! Pets are welcome as well, but please have them on a leash. This hike will be approximately 2 miles. Meet us at the Park Office at 1 pm!   

    Purchase your $5.00 daily vehicle permit at the Self Pay Station upon arrival. Complete the information on the front of the envelope and retain the attached perforated vehicle permit. Display it on the Lower Left Hand side of your windshield. (Those of you with a valid Park Passport will not be charged for a daily vehicle permit.)

    If you would like to purchase an Annual Vehicle Permit and can bring the self pay receipt back to us before January 14th we will put that $5.00 towards your $25.00 annual permit. This must be done at the Park Office ONLY! (Open 8-4 Monday - Friday)

    Name of Trail: North Shore trails
    Time of Event: 1 PM
    Partnering with Kansas AmeriCorps Outdoor Action Team
    Meeting Location: Clinton State Park Office
    Office open?: No
    Degree of Difficulty: Moderate
    Min Age for Children: 5 and up
    Any Restrictions: leashed pets permitted 
    Length of Hike in Miles:2 miles
    Things to bring: Water
    Cancellation Information: Clinton State Park Facebook page.
    Description of Hike: Leisurely hike through wooded terrain with possible winter wildlife viewings


Kanza Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • Location of Facility: N39 15.274 W96 35.114
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Kanza Cabin
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    Kansa Cabin

    Of the four original cabins, two have the same design. Kanza and Osage have a raised roof loft with windows on each side. The loft floor is carpeted and provides plenty of room for sleeping bags or several air beds and is accessed by a metal ladder. The master bedroom is equipped with a full size bed.

    Kanza cabin offers a full bath and kitchen facilities. The front room has a table with 4 chairs and a futon. The kitchen has a stove with oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker w/ filters, basic pots, pans, kitchen utensils and dishes. Air conditioning and central heat allow the use of the cabin year round. A covered picnic shelter with a picnic table, fire pit and a charcoal grill complete the cabin offerings.

    The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin.

    Extra Info

    Users furnish bedding, linens, personal items and food.
    NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and NO PETS allowed in the cabins.
    Users are responsible for any and all damages incurred during their stay.
    Check out is always by noon and check in is at 3pm.

    If you have any issues in your cabin, our host for the cabins is the last campsite after the office just before you turned right. 

    The office phone number is: 785-539-7941

    The office hours are: M-F 8am-4:30pm

    Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon your arrival. 


Osage Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • Location of Facility: N39 15.282 W96 35.087
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Osage Cabin
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    Osage Cabin

    Of the four original cabins, two have the same design. Kanza and Osage have a raised roof loft with windows on each side. The loft floor is carpeted and provides plenty of room for sleeping bags or several air beds and is accessed by a metal ladder. The master bedroom is equipped with a full size bed.

    Osage cabin offers a full bath and kitchen facilities. The front room has a table with 4 chairs and a futon. Osage cabins sleeps up to 4 people. The kitchen has a stove with oven, microwave, refrigerator, toaster, coffee maker w/ filters, basic pots, pans, kitchen utensils and dishes. Air conditioning and central heat allow the use of the cabin year round. A covered picnic shelter with a picnic table, fire pit and a charcoal grill complete the cabin offerings.

    The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin.

    Extra Info

    Users furnish bedding, linens, personal items and food.
    NO SMOKING OR VAPING, and NO PETS allowed in the cabins.
    Users are responsible for any and all damages incurred during their stay.
    Check out is always by noon and check in time is at 3pm.

    If you have any issues in you cabin, our hosts for the cabins is the last campsite after the office just before you turned to the right.

    The office phone number is: 785-539-7941

    The office hours are: M-F 8am-4:30pm

    Vehicle permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon your arrival. 


Pawnee Cabin
  • Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
  • Location of Facility: N39 15.266 W96 35.133
  • This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Pawnee Cabin
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    Pawnee Cabin

    Pawnee cabin is a modern log sided cabin. The cabin has a full kitchen with refrigerator, stove top (NO OVEN), microwave, and basic kitchen amenities. The master bedroom has a full size bed. The cabin offers a table with four chairs and a futon in the living room. The bathroom has a shower and toilet. Pawnee will accommodate up to 4 people. The cabin is air conditioned and heated, but does not have a television or phone. A concrete shelter is located outside the cabin and has a picnic table, fire-ring and bbq grill.

    The Pawnee cabin is now a PET-FRIENDLY cabin. An additional $50.00 (non refundable) is required at the time the reservation is made. For more information contact Tuttle Creek State Park @ 785-539-7941. The office hours are: M-F 8am-4:30pm.

    The cabin is stocked with basic pots, pans, dishes, silverware, coffee maker, toaster, dish cloth & towel and dish soap. Mop, broom, and trash bags are also in the cabin.

    Extra Info

    Users furnish bedding, linens, personal items and food.
    NO SMOKING OR VAPING allowed in the cabins.
    Users are responsible for any and all damages incurred during their stay.
    Check out is always by noon and check in is at 3pm.

    Vehicle Permits are required in all Kansas State Parks. You can obtain them at the park upon arrival.

    If you have any issues in you cabin, out hosts for the cabins is the last campsite after the office just before you turned to the right.