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618 NE Bluestem Rd. El Dorado, KS 67042
- 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 - .57 miles
- Terrain - Natural
- Difficulty level – Easy
- Usage – Hiking, Biking
- A scenic trail accessed from the campground that follows the Walnut River
- Teter Nature Trail
- Length - .82 miles
- 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 - 2.5 miles
- 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
Modern Cabins
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10
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Primitive Cabins
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0
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Primitive Campsites
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589
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Electric and Water Hookups
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307
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Full Hookups
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165
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- 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
El Dorado State Park FAQs
Do I need a permit to visit El Dorado State Park?
You’ll need to purchase a Vehicle 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
Park Permits
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
Purchase Permits
Do you have to pay to get into El Dorado State Park?
Yes, El Dorado State Park requires a permit for park usage and overnight stays. For more information on State Park fees, please click here.
El Dorado Park Office - (316) 321-7180
Park Fees
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.
Park Rules
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.
Fishing License
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
Hunting License
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 the El Dorado Park Office at (316) 321-7180for more information on whether or not drone flying is permissible.
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