| El Dorado State Park is located just north & east of the city of El Dorado on the edge of the scenic Flint Hills. The largest state park, El Dorado's four units sprawl across 4,000 acres along the eastern & western shores of El Dorado Reservoir .
Regarded as one of the state's most handicapped accessible parks, El Dorado contains 1,100 campsites which offer visitors a range of choices. Other facilities include two swimming beaches, ten group shelters, & a 24-site group campground.
The Shady Creek Marina, Walnut Valley Sailing Club, & six boat ramps offer amenities & facilities for boaters of every stripe. Crappie & largemouth bass fishing are good in standing timber & around fish attractors. Walleye fishing is good along the face of the dam & on the old railroad bed. Channel cat fishing is good lakewide, as well as in the river below the outlet. Flathead fishing is good in a variety of areas, especially Old Bluestem Lake.
The 8,000-acre El Dorado Reservoir has approximately 98 miles of shoreline. About 6,000 acres of land are available for public hunting, including 2,000 acres within the state park. All hunting within the park requires a state park vehicle permit for entry.
A large amphitheater with dual stages accommodates a variety of concerts & festivals conducted at the park each year. Trail users will find a variety of attractions, including a designated horse campground. Seven trails offer outdoor adventure for hikers, bikers, & horse riders.
Seven cabins are available for reservation year-round, offering a variety of comfortable accommodations to suit any preference. |
El Dorado State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
37.812613, -96.789371
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Campground: El Dorado State Park in El Dorado Kansas *