618 Northeast Bluestem Road
El Dorado
Kansas, 67042
(316) 321-7180
www.kdwp.state.ks.us/news/state_parks/locations/el_dorado
El Dorado State Park is a campground or RV park located in El Dorado.
History: El Dorado Reservoir was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and was completed in June of 1981. The lake consists of approximately 8000 surface acres of water, 4500 acres of park lands and 3500 acres of wildlife area. Management of the reservoir resources has been granted to the Ks. Dept. of Wildlife and Parks. Description: The park consists of four primary campgrounds which include the following amenities: a full service marina; a sailing club; approximately 1000 campsites, some with utilities some without; picnic shelters; rental cabins; trails for horses, hiking and bicycles; swim beaches; shower houses and restrooms; ADA playgrounds; boat ramps and a laundry facility.
Local dining options close to El Dorado State Park include China Star Buffet, Susie's Chili Parlor & Other Fine Foods located at 124 South Main Street, Long John Silver's, El Dorado Motel & Bella Casa Italian Restaurant located at 1111 East Central Avenue, and Oklahoma Boy's BBQ.
Places to stay within 20km of El Dorado State Park include Deer Grove RV Park located at 2873 Southeast Highway 54, Best Western Red Coach Inn KS, Sunset Inn, Santa Fe Lake & Campground located at 11367 Southwest Shore Drive approximately 17.3 km away, and Prairie Rose Retreat Center.