El Dorado State Park
| 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″N 96°46′19″W / 37.86111°N 96.77194°W |
| 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 |
El Dorado State Park is a state park in Butler County, Kansas, United States, located just north of El Dorado.
The largest of Kansas' state parks, El Dorado is nestled in the scenic
railroad bed. Channel catfish is good lakewide, as well as in the river below the outlet. Flathead fishing is good in a variety of areas, especially Old Bluestem Lake
.
Regarded as one of the state's most
amphitheater accommodates a variety of concerts and festivals. Trail users will find a variety of attractions, including a designated horse
campground.
See also
References
- ^ "El Dorado State Park". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. October 13, 1978. Retrieved November 26, 2012.
- ^ Self, Matthew (August 18, 2023). "Top 5 most popular Kansas state parks revealed". KSNT.
External links
- "El Dorado State Park". Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Retrieved November 11, 2012.