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618 NE Bluestem Rd. El Dorado, KS 67042
El Dorado State Park is the largest state park in Kansas and is located on the western edge of the scenic Flint Hills. The park sprawls across 4,500 acres along the eastern and western shores of El Dorado Lake. Seven trails offer outdoor adventure for hikers, bikers, and horse riders of all skill levels.
The 4,000-acre wildlife area along the shores of the upper end of the lake is popular for hunting. The park features a large ADA archery range, as well as an impressive amphitheater and stage specially designed for special events and concerts.
Great For:
- Camping
- Archery
- Fishing
- Boating
- Hiking
- Biking
- Horseback riding
- Shooting range
- Cross Country Course
- Length - 1 mile
- Usage – Hiking
- A meandering trail in the Flint Hills, used for cross country and walk/run competitions.
- Tallgrass Prairie Trail
- Length - .5 miles
- Terrain - Paved
- Difficulty level – Easy
- Usage – Hiking
- ADA ACCESSIBLE
- A scenic trail displaying the wildflowers of the Flint Hills.
- Walnut Ridge Trail
- Length - .57miles
- Terrain - Natural
- Difficulty level – Easy
- Usage – Hiking, Biking
- A scenic trail accessed from the campground that follows the Walnut River
- Teter Nature Trail
- Length - .82miles
- Terrain - Natural
- Difficulty level – Moderate
- Usage – Hiking
- A diverse nature trail winding through the Flint Hills down into a bottomland hardwood forest and a small stand of Paw Paw trees.
- Walnut River Trail
- Length - 2.5miles
- Terrain - Semi hardened
- Difficulty level – Moderate
- Usage – Hiking, Mountain Biking
- Boulder Bluff Horse Trail
- Length - 15.55 miles
- Terrain - Natural
- Difficulty level – Moderate
- Attributes: Camping, Correls/Pens
- Usage – Biking, Hiking, Horseback Riding
- The trail is a scenic stroll through the Flint Hills along the shoreline of El Dorado Lake. An equestrian campground is available in Boulder Bluff Area 1.
- Double Black Diamond Trail
- Length - 2 miles
- Terrain - Natural
- Difficulty level – Difficult
- Usage – Walking; Mountain Biking
- A challenging bike trail through the timber of the Walnut River
Tall Grass Park
- 1001 Turkey Creek Dr
- (620) 245-2565
Nestled in the Turkey Creek housing subdivision, Tall Grass Park offers a neighborhood park featuring toddler-age playgrounds, a gazebo and a 1/10 mile walking track. Local families and their visitors benefit from the secure area surrounded by beautiful flowers and tall grasses.
Modern Cabins | 10 |
Primitive Cabins | 0 |
Primitive Campsites | 589 |
Electric and Water Hookups | 307 |
Full Hookups | 165 |
Exploring one of the 28 Kansas State Parks provides visitors an opportunity to see the natural beauty of this amazing state. The state parks system includes a rail trail, historic structures and events.
- Pileated woodpeckers
- Scissor-tailed flycatcher
- Barred owls
- White-tailed deer
- Turkeys
- Western kingbirds
- Great-crested flycatchers
- Quail
- Crappie
- Smallmouth bass
- White bass
- Wipers
- Blue catfish
- Channel catfish
Trails
- Tallgrass Prairie Trail
- Length - .5 miles
- Terrain - Paved
- Difficulty level – Easy
Facilities
- ADA Archery Range
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El Dorado State Park FAQs
Do I need a permit to visit El Dorado State Park?
You’ll need to purchase aVehicle Permit for daily visits or have a valid State Park Passport.
A Camping permit is required for overnight stays. 14-Day, Seasonal, and Annual Camping Passes are also available online as well as at the State Park Offices.
El Dorado Park Office - (316) 321-7180
Where can I buy the permits needed to get into El Dorado State Park?
Vehicle permits, camping, and utility permits are required year-round and are available online,from the office, or self-pay station.
El Dorado State Park Office - (316) 321-7180
Do you have to pay to get into El Dorado State Park?
Are dogs allowed at El Dorado State Park?
Yes, all pets must always be restrained by a camper, cage, hand-held leash, or tethered chain no longer than 10 feet. They are not allowed on swimming beaches or swimming areas that are delineated by buoys or other markers or in public buildings or structures. Dogs participating in authorized activities or assisting the visually or hearing impaired are not subject to these restrictions.
Can I fish at El Dorado State Park?
Yes, fishing is permitted at El Dorado State Park.Questions pertaining to fishing should be directed to the El Dorado Park Office - (316) 321-7180.
Can I hunt at El Dorado State Park?
Questions pertaining to hunting and the wildlife area should be directed to the El Dorado Park Office - (316) 321-7180
Can I fly a drone at El Dorado State Park?
Drone flying is only permitted in some designated areas at some State Parks. Please contact theEl Dorado Park Office at (316) 321-7180for more information on whether or not drone flying is permissible.
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