El Dorado State Park
Open year-round with sites available for reservation. Peak season runs April 1 through September 30. Holiday weekends require minimum stays: 4 nights for Memorial Day, 3 nights for July 4th.
Heat Advisory issued June 30 at 1:50PM CDT until July 2 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Wichita KS
* WHAT...Afternoon heat index values up to 100 degrees or slightly higher. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, south central, and southeast Kansas. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
El Dorado State Park is the largest state park in Kansas, spanning roughly 4,500 acres along the shores of 8,000-acre El Dorado Lake. Conveniently located at the edge of the Flint Hills just east of Wichita, it offers an accessible escape with nearly 1,100 campsites spread across four main areas: Boulder Bluff, Bluestem Point, Shady Creek, and Walnut River. Sites range from primitive tent camping to full utility hookups with 30/50 amp electric, water, and sewer connections. Facilities throughout the park include modern restrooms with showers and laundry, multiple dump stations, fire rings, and picnic tables at most sites. Boulder Bluff features an equestrian campground with corrals and shoreline hitching posts. The park has two swimming beaches, six boat ramps with courtesy docks, and Shady Creek Marina for boating access. Seven trails accommodate hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders. Beyond camping, the park offers 10 cabins including pet-friendly options, an ADA-accessible archery range and nature trail, and a large dual-stage amphitheater for events. Group camping and 11 picnic shelters are available for larger gatherings. Reservations are accepted online through campitks.com, by phone, or in person at the park office.
Directions
From El Dorado, Kansas: Drive 3 miles east on US-54, then 1 mile north on Bluestem Road to 618 NE Bluestem Rd, El Dorado, KS 67042.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | Yes |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $10 - $125 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 100ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (316) 321-7180 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| El Dorado Lake - City of El Dorado |
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