| El Dorado State Park | |
|---|---|
 El Dorado Reservoir - aerial view looking north | |
  Location of El Dorado State Park in Kansas | |
| Location | Butler,Kansas,United States |
| Coordinates | 37°51′40″N96°46′19″W / 37.86111°N 96.77194°W /37.86111; -96.77194 |
| Area | 4,500 acres (18 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,352 ft (412 m)[1] |
| Established | 1981 (Reservoir) |
| Visitors | 1,615,212 (in 2022)[2] |
| Governing body | Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism |
| Website | Official website |
El Dorado State Park is astate park inButler County, Kansas, United States, located just north ofEl Dorado.
The largest of Kansas' state parks, El Dorado is nestled in the scenicFlint Hills and sprawls across 4,000 acres (16 km2) along the eastern and western shores ofEl Dorado Reservoir.Crappie andlargemouth bass fishing are good in standing timber and around fish attractors.Walleye fishing is good along the face of the dam and on the oldrailroad bed.Channel catfish is good lakewide, as well as in the river below the outlet.Flathead fishing is good in a variety of areas, especiallyOld Bluestem Lake.
Regarded as one of the state's mosthandicapped accessible parks, El Dorado contains 1,100 campsites which offer visitors a range of choices. Other facilities include two swimming beaches, 10 group shelters, and a 24-site group campground. A largeamphitheater accommodates a variety of concerts and festivals. Trail users will find a variety of attractions, including a designatedhorse campground.