Want Current Lake Condition Information?  It’s Just a Click Away!

It can be argued that technology is not always a good thing.  But for outdoor recreationists wanting to know current information about El Dorado Lake, technology can be good because the information is available and can be accessed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by visiting the internet on your computer or smart phone.

For those interested in learning more about current or historic lake levels, precipitation amounts, lake inflow, or lake releases, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates a convenient web site providing this information.  Whether you are an angler interested in lake conditions to determine if it might be right for pursuing your favorite species of fish or are a boater or camper wondering how lake conditions have been impacted by recent drought or rains, the website can be a valuable trip planning tool.  To access this information simply visit:

http://www.swt-wc.usace.army.mil/ELDR.lakepage.html

Shooting Range Open at El Dorado State Park:

The El Dorado State Park shooting range is located adjacent to the park office, near the east end of the lake dam.  The range provides shooters with several different distance options including 30 lanes within a 15-yard pistol range, 14 lanes within a 25-yard rifle/pistol range, and 12 lanes within a 100-yard rifle range. Range safety is paramount at the facility.  The range is staffed and supervised by trained Range Safety Officers.  The facility is fully baffled and bermed, with concrete side and end walls to enhance bullet and sound retention. To view details on hours and pricing, please visit www.eldoradostateparkrange.com or contact El Dorado State Park at #316/321-7180. 

Please remember that target practice is not allowed on the El Dorado Wildlife Area. Agency regulation (115-8-1), allows target practice only in areas designated as open for target practice.  The El Dorado Lake Shooting Range is the only area designated for firearm target practice on public lands at El Dorado Lake.  An existing archery range, also within El Dorado State Park, is the designated area for archery target practice.  Both facilities provide quality shooting opportunities for area hunters and shooting sports enthusiasts.