El Dorado State Park
Located 3 miles east of El Dorado on US-54 and 1 mile north
One of the top state parks in America based on fishing, boating and family fun, El Dorado State Park is conveniently located at the edge of the Flint Hills near three state highways and an interstate (the Kansas Turnpike). With about 2,000 acres of park and 4,000 acres of wildlife area surrounding 8,000 acres of water with 98 miles of shoreline, there are plenty of opportunities to explore this premier lake destination.
A variety of trails are available in the State Park - hiking trails, biking trails and horse trails which include hitching posts on the shoreline and campsites with corrals and other equestrian amenities. Steep, rocky shorelines, old river channels, submerged railroad beds and dead standing timber beckon a variety of sportfish popular in Kansas along with the anglers that seek them. Wildlife enthusiasts can see a wide range of small mammals, white-tailed deer, songbirds, game birds and waterfowl.
El Dorado State Park is located 3 miles east of El Dorado, Kansas on Hwy 54 and 1 mile north. The park office can be reached at (316) 321-7180.
Park News
El Dorado State Park Office
WINTER Hours are now in effect:
Monday - Friday 8:00-4:30 PM (12-1 Closed for lunch)
Saturday & Sunday CLOSED
All campgrounds are open and reservable UNTIL NOVEMBER 1, 2021
- 0.46 ft ABOVE normal
- Pool elevation is 1339.46 feet on Tuesday 18May21 Time: 09:00 hours.
- At this elevation the total amount of water stored in El Dorado Lake is 161664 acre-feet.
- Reservoir release is 9 cubic feet per second on Tuesday 18May21 Time: 09:00 hours.
- Flood control pool is 4.21% full.
- Flood control pool storage filled is 3475 acre-feet which is equivalent to 0.28 inches of runoff over the entire drainage basin.
- Flood control pool storage empty is 78996 acre-feet which is equivalent to 6.33 inches of runoff over the entire drainage basin.
Where to Purchase your Permits and Licenses -
Permits at El Dorado State Park are available to purchase from Park Office & WR Gate Host
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Long Term Camping Facilities
Long term camping is available in the Frontier (Walnut River Campground Area #2) . Please see the camp host or the Park Office to make long term camping arrangements. Long Term Camping (30 day) monthly rate = $606.50, which includes water, electric, and sewer. (User must also possess an Annual Camp and vehicle permit).
El Dorado Reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was completed in June of 1981. The lake consists of approximately 8000 surface acres of water, 4500 acres of park lands and 3500 acres of wildlife area. Management of the reservoir resources has been granted to the Ks. Dept. of Wildlife and Parks.
- Camping Available: Yes
- ADA Camping Available: Yes
- Reservable Sites: Yes
- Primitive Camping: 233
- Water, Sewer, Electric: 70
- Water, Electric: 197
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- Camping Available: Yes
- ADA Camping Available: Yes
- Reservable Sites: No
- Primitive Camping: 71
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- Camping Available: Yes
- ADA Camping Available: Yes
- Reservable Sites: Yes
- Primitive Camping: 8
- Water, Sewer, Electric: 95
- Water, Electric: 63
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- Camping Available: Yes
- ADA Camping Available: Yes
- Reservable Sites: Yes
- Primitive Camping: 124
- Water, Electric: 24
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- Trail Season: Open Year Round
- Length of Trail: 1 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 53.411 W96 48.552
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- Trail Season: Will be open soon
- Length of Trail: 0.5 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking
- There is camping located near the trail
- This trail is ADA accessible
- Location of Start: N37 50.374 W96 45.008
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- Trail Season: Open Year Round
- Length of Trail: 2.5 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- This trail is ADA accessible
- Location of Start: N37 50.433 W96 49.613
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- Trail Season: Open Year Round
- Length of Trail: 12 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking, Horse Riding, Mt. Biking
- There is camping located near the trail
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 53.362 W96 48.555
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- Trail Season: Open Year Round
- Length of Trail: 2 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: N37 50.433 W96 49.613
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- Trail Season: Open Year Round
- 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: N37 50.433 W96 49.613
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- Trail Season: Open Year Round
- Length of Trail: 0.75 mile(s)
- Trail Activities: Walking
- There is a permit required on the trail
- Location of Start: N37 49.980 W96 48.255
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Important Cabin Information: Reservation Terms and Conditions, Cabin Reservation Information
El Dorado has 5 small sleeper cabins and 2 deluxe cabins in the Bluestem Point area and 3 deluxe cabins in the Walnut River area that can be reserved year-round. Reservations are accepted by telephone (MasterCard, Visa or Discover), online, or in person.
Cancellation of cabin or campsite reservation 30 days or more prior to arrival date results in a refund of 100% minus the reservation fee, ORMS fees, and issuance fee. Cancellation of cabin or campsite reservation 29 days or less to 5 days prior to arrival date results in a 100% refund minus a one night rental fee, reservation fee, ORMS fees, and issuance fee. Cancellation of cabin or campsite reservation 4 days or less prior to arrival or after the arrival date will result in all fees being forfeited.
Pets are allowed in all cabins with a nonrefundable pet fee of $50 dollars.
Permittee must be at least 18 years of age, and someone over 18 must be present at the cabin for the duration of its occupancy.
SMALL LOG CABIN AMENITIES INCLUDE:
- Full bed & set of bunk beds, electricity/heat/air conditioner, water hydrant-outside, table, 4 chairs, picnic table, fire ring, and barbeque grill. A porch swing is located on the porch of each cabin.
- Bathroom and shower house for the 5 log cabins is located between cabin #2 and #3.
- Linens are not provided.
- Camping Available: Yes
- ADA Camping Available: Yes
- Reservable Sites: No
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #5 - Larkspur
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This facility is ADA accessible
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #1 - Buttercup
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #2 - Coneflower
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #3 - Dogwood
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #4 - Goldenrod
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This facility is ADA accessible
- Location of Facility: N37 51.319 W96 47.182
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #6 - Primrose
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This facility is ADA accessible
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #7 - Prairie Willow
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #8 - Blazing Star
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #9 - Wild Indigo
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- Type of Cabin: Modern Cabin
- This facility is ADA accessible
- This Facility is Reservable. Check availability and reserve Cabin #10 - Indian Paint Brush
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