The person to contact depends on the Shelter you'd like to reserve.
Here at the State Park we have 6 Shelters for reservation.
(Shelter 1 & 2 in Picnic Area, Shelter 3 & 4 in Campground #1 and Shelter 5 & 6 in Campground #3.)
The Special Event fee will be $30.00 for EVEN numbered Shelter's (they have electricity) and $25.00 for ODD numbered Shelters. All shelters are located across the street from a Shower House with flush toilets and have shaded areas with open field for any activities that you have planed.
Shelter #1 - $25.00
Located in the Picnic Area (East Side) Has a free standing grill and a swing set near it and is across the street from a flush toilet. Day Use ONLY!
Shelter #2 - $30.00
Located in the Picnic Area (West Side) Our most popular Shelter! Has a built in grill pit, swing set near it with a sand volleyball court & flush toilet across the street. Day Use ONLY! The Kids only Picnic Pond is in this area as well.
Shelter #3 - $25.00
Located near the entrance of Camp Ground #1. Has a free standing grill. Does have electricity (N/C) There isn’t a lot of shade but lots of room for any activities you’d like to have. Near utility sites.
Shelter #4 - $30.00
Located in the South East corner of Camp Ground #1. Has a built in grill pit, Electric & Water hookups, ample shade and room for activities. Near Cabins, Sites P32 (utility site with up to 50 amp service) and non utility sites 106-110. Across the street from a shower house and about a city block away from a playground. Horseshoe pit near. Bring your own equipment. FYI - Shower House is currently under construction, but port-a-potty's are located in it's place.
Shelter #5 - $25.00
Located near the entrance to Camp Ground #3. It has ample shade and room for activities. Near Sites 32-37 and across the street from a shower house. A Large fire ring is positioned near sites 35-37. Camping fees must be paid in order to use it. $8.00/site.
Shelter #6 - $30.00
Located in the South end of Camp Ground #3. Has little shade, but right next to playground area with utility sites near. Across the street is a Shower House. There is a fire ring on the South Side of the shelter.
Please contact the Park Office for a Special Event Form to complete & return to our office as soon as possible to ensure your reservation. Once the permit is approved, payment may be taken over the phone or in person. I will email/fax back a confirmation of your reserved area, as soon as I receive your completed form.
Just FYI - each vehicle that enters the State Park must have a Vehicle Permit.
Daily vehicle permit - $5.00/per vehicle per day. Each vehicle will be required to stop at the entrance booth and pay the attendant at the booth or pay in the Park Office. You may pre-purchase vehicle permits for your group.
Alcohol is allowed, but NO KEGS! Beverages in Cans apposed to Glass containers are preferred.
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The City of Lawrence has 2 Shelters near the Spillway for reservation. (Near Waterfall and Soccer Field)
Please call: 785-832-3450.
The Corp of Engineers has 2 Shelters in the Overlook Area (NE side of the lake, 1st left after turning off of 10 HWY. - (Also called 23rd Street & Clinton Parkway) They also have a few shelters in Bloomington on the South Side of the lake near their beach. Please call: 785-843-7665 (local office) or 1-877-444-6777 for more information or online at Reserveusa.com
