El Dorado State Park Camping Area
Rate this placeLast Updated: December 5, 2025
El Dorado State Park in Kansas offers over 1,000 established campsites—some primitive, others with electricity/water/sewer hookups—plus limited group and cabin options; no dispersed camping is allowed.
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Summary
Reservations are recommended (via ReserveAmerica), especially in peak season, and a vehicle permit and camping fees apply. Campgrounds include flush and vault toilets, drinking water, fire rings, picnic tables, and RV accommodations. Set along El Dorado Lake, the park features lakeside views, wooded areas, and open prairies. Boating, fishing, and hiking are popular, with trails like Walnut River and Shady Creek nearby. Best visited spring through fall for mild weather, wildflowers, and active wildlife.
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Whitewater R At Towanda
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71cfs |
Cedar C Nr Cedar Point
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67cfs |
Cottonwood R Nr Florence
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238cfs |
Otter C At Climax
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23cfs |
Arkansas R At Wichita
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386cfs |
L Arkansas R At Valley Center
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82cfs |
Camping Essential Practices
Take all trash, food scraps, and gear back with you to keep campsites clean and protect wildlife.
Respect Wildlife
Observe animals from a distance, store food securely, and never feed wildlife to maintain natural behavior and safety.
Know Before You Go
Check weather, fire restrictions, trail conditions, and permit requirements to ensure a safe and well-planned trip.
Minimize Campfire Impact
Use established fire rings, keep fires small, fully extinguish them, or opt for a camp stove when fires are restricted.
Leave What You Find
Preserve natural and cultural features by avoiding removal of plants, rocks, artifacts, or other elements of the environment.
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Nearby Snowpack Depths
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KANSAS STATE UNI.HORTICULTURE CTR
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WICHITA
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LINCOLNVILLE
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NEOSHO RIVER
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HERINGTON
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