Lone Star Lake Park

Amazing little lake. Absolute best photo backdrop!! These were taken on a cloudy drizzy day. I know if the sun was dancing off the water these pictures would be 10 times more beautiful.

Great place to relax, picnic, swim and kayak. Lots of places to park and enjoy the scenery.

Had a great time fishing caught 7 fish in 2 hours beautiful lake

This is a relaxing, tucked away, beautiful little lake. Great place for picnics, swimming, kayaking,fishing or just to relax and enjoy nature.

Great place to take kids to swim and good camping as well!!

Quiet little lake with swimming beach, sweet campground, a local secret.

Awesome place to chill! Beach is great! An amazing, laid-back water hole

Quiet, clean, and a nice swimming beach!
If you are looking for a place to take your dogs to swim this is a good choice. While they aren't allowed on the actual swimming beach, you can let them swim in the areas near it (I believe there is a leash requirement listed in the park's official rules as well as some other guidelines).
It's a small lake so there isn't a lot of traffic (land or water) which makes for a relaxed trip. Definitely worth checking out!

Nice park and lake, great for swimming, fishing, kayaking/canoeing and fishing. Camping area was clean, we just saw the tent area while we visited the Sunflower Cycle exhibit today. They had several styles of kayaks in various lengths as well as paddle boards for people to try out and learn about the differences.
It was a great time had by all.

Always enjoy strolling lakeside a bit with the fam.

Fishing is great I really like the tranquility out here .

It's one of the more hidden parts of Douglas county, but the hidden nature of it makes it more beautiful. It has local camping that isn't expensive ($5 often, prices sometimes fluctuate) coupled with a small lake vibe. also the shoreline is sprinkled with various benches and grills, good destination for a night or day in nature.

Hidden Treasure of lawrence kansas. It is smaller than Clinton lake but beautiful. Well managed. You can barbeque and go and swim, fish and boat at the same time. Best part is you can drive around the most part of lake. Also have nice swimming space. Had very clean and proper bathroom. There is no store around so make sure to get everything for picnic.

This Lake used to be a no go but its really turned around and is now one of our favorite spots for camping, fishing and swimming. They must treat for mosquitos because even the bugs were not bothersome here. Pet friendly and kid friendly!

Nice clean little 🏊‍♂ Beach ⛱. Perfect for ages 2-6.
My grandchildren are just learning to swim and so they didn't get overwhelmed like they do with larger Beach areas.

Great place to take the family

Lone Star is still one of our favorite stomping grounds and now home to a friend's getaway cabin. We have been coming here for over 30 years and it has been able to maintain it's appeal as a small and peaceful Lake.

Love this lake! Kind of a hidden jem. They really need to expand the swimming area and parking area! What a hike to get bake to the car not long just up hill the whole way.

The original weekend lake in Lawrence, this is where the University of Kansas Concrete Canoe team practices, of which I was a member for many years. The grass along the road beside the lake, especially near the North East edge, is always mowed. This is important as this is where most canoes and kayaks launch from, requiring cars and trailers to park in the grass besides the road.

The house containing the restrooms has always been unlocked and clean during posted hours. Furthermore, the swimming pier is always removed within the week of swimming season ending and returned the week of opening, showing constant attention to the facilities. Furthermore, there is very little trash besides some unfortunate cans here and there, but the sand on the swimming beach appears to be cared for.

Overall, this is a great place for swimming in the summer, and boating or picnicking year round. I do not have experience with camping here.

Great place for having a relaxing time. People goes mostly during summer and like to enjoy the beach. It is a great place for fishing and swimming. It have a place for camp but it is usually packed and you must have to have your own RV