EL DORADO l Dorado Reservoir is located just north and THINGS TO REMEMBER l east of the city of El Dorado, , at the E Vehicles may only be driven on maintained roadways. E Eedge of the scenic . The lake has Camping is restricted to designated sites. approximately 8,000 surface acres of water and 98 Quiet hours are enforced from 11:00 pm to 6:00 am. miles of shoreline. The average depth of the lake is 19 All vessels including personal watercraft must be feet. There are approximately 6,000 acres of land unloaded and loaded from a designated boat ramp. orado available for public hunting and roughly 4,000 acres D All vehicles entering the park are required to have a D of developed park and recreation areas for your enjoy- valid State Park vehicle permit. ment. To get to the lake, simply take I-35 north from Go-Ped operation is strictly prohibited. Wichita to the North El Dorado exit and then follow State Park Fireworks are strictly prohibited. the signs. Consult area information signs for additional rules and The lake was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps regulations. of Engineers as a multipurpose (flood control, water supply, and outdoor recreation) project. It was com- pleted in June of 1981. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has granted responsibility to the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism to manage the fisheries, wildlife, boating, and park resources of the area.

DICKINSON El Dorado Reservoir & FACILITIES 18 State Park Abilene LINCOLN 70 43 Salina OSAGE 156 4 56 140 15 Ellsworth 104 59 El Dorado State Park consists of four primary 141 4 149 35 33 56 Ottawa 68 31 14 SALINE Council 268 Lyndon Grove 177 68 campgrounds, which are open to a variety of outdoor 4 81 50 ELLSWORTH MORRIS 170 56 McPHERSON 57 Emporia recreation opportunities. The facilities include nearly 35W FRANKLIN Mc Pherson 50 169 56 150 Cottonwood 75 56 Falls 57 Lyons 31 1,100 campsites that range from primitive to full util- Marion Garnet 15 61 LYON RICE 77 Burlington ity hookups, 11 group picnic shelters, five camping 35 59 HARVEY 169 96 MARION CHASE 57 ANDERSON 14 Newton GREENWOOD COFFEY 50 WOODSON cabins and five deluxe cabins, modern shower, laun- 52 Hutchinson 177 Iola 61 196 Yates 81 Center dry, restroom facilities, swim beaches, and an equestri- SEDGWICK 54 96 35W Eureka 57 254 El Dorado ALLEN an arena, as well as a trail system consisting of hiking, RENO 17 296 WILSON Chanute Wichita 54 99 39 Kingman 39 57 54 400 169 146 biking and equestrian trails. A hardened trail for 235 77 75 Erie 42 Fredonia El Dorado State Park 14 15 47 47 BUTLER wheelchair access is also available. 53 Howard 400 COWLEY 37 NEOSHO 618 NE Bluestem Rd. KINGMAN 55 49 400 2 ELK Parsons Wellington 96 160 59 El Dorado, KS 67042 160 CHAUTAUQUA 160 38 35 Winfield Independence 96 15 Oswego 44 81 75 14 Sedan 59 Anthony 166 MONT- 101 49 77 (Park Office) FEES GOMERY 166 179 166 15 LABETTE HARPER SUMNER Coffeyville 99 169 81 177 Arkansas (316) 321-7180 OKLAHOMA City Fees required for the state park include vehicle per- (FAX) mits, camping and utility permits, special event per- (316) 321-7190 mits, and reservations. All permits must be purchased General Area Map (Regional Office) before facilities can be used. Permits can be purchased Equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs described herein is available to all individuals without regard to (316) 683-8069 from the state park office, gate houses, camp hosts, or race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, and military or veteran status. from the self pay stations. Complaints of discrimination should be sent to Office of the [email protected] Secretary, Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism, 1020 S Kansas Ave., Topeka, KS 66612-1327. 03/15 www.ksoutdoors.com PARK TRAILS RULES & REGULATIONS Teter Nature Trail Linear Trail General Rules: The Teter Nature Trail is a 3/4-mile hiking/interpretive The Linear Trail is a hardened multiuse trail construct- trail located at the east end of the Walnut River camp- ed by the city of El Dorado. The trail starts from two loca- * Vehicles may only be driven on maintained roads. ground. The trail is named in honor of the Teter family, tions in the city and ends as it crosses the bridge into the * Camping is restricted to designated campsites. which owned and preserved the area for many years until Walnut River Campground. it was purchased in 1974 for the construction of El * Quiet hours are enforced from 11:00 p.m. to 6:00 am. Dorado Reservoir. It winds through 8-acres of land known Shady Creek Nature Trail * All personal watercraft must be loaded and unloaded for its riparian timber and contains one of the most The Shady Creek Nature Trail is a hiking/interpretive from a designated boat ramp. diverse collections of plant life found anywhere in Butler trail which is about 3/4-mile long. The trail begins near County. The site also provides a home for many different the self-pay station in the Shady Creek Campground, * All vehicles entering the state park are required to have kinds of birds and animals such as deer, raccoon, and extends across the prairie, and loops down into a unique a valid park permit. turkey. and scenic wetland area. During the spring and fall, when * Go-Ped operation is strictly prohibited. rain is abundant, expect to see an abundance of water- Walnut Ridge Trail fowl, shorebirds, and wading birds in the wetland. In the * Fireworks are strictly prohibited. The Walnut Ridge Trail is a 3/4-mile hiking/biking spring, the trail is a favorite birthing area for whitetail * All pets must be kept on a leash. Trail located across the Walnut River from the Walnut deer, so it is not uncommon to see several spotted fawns * Kegs and party balls are strictly prohibited. River Campground. The trail takes the visitor on a scenic playing together. tour through dense timber and along the Walnut River. * Grey water must be disposed of at the dump station. Wildlife is abundant with whitetail deer frequenting the Boulder Bluff Horse Trail * Camping with horses is allowed in Boulder Bluff Area area, especially during the spring. The trail also connects The Boulder Bluff Horse Trail begins at the Boulder Two only. directly with the Linear Trail from El Dorado. Bluff Area One and Two horse camping areas. This 17- mile trail follows the shoreline of scenic El Dorado Trail Rules: Bike Trail Reservoir through a variety of terrain. The horse camping The Double Black Diamond Mountain Bike Trail is a 2-mile areas have facilities for camping and care of your horses. * Trails are open during daylight hours only hike/bike trail for those who like a little more of a challenge. The trail is also open to hiking and biking as well. Area 2 . Located just across the river from the Walnut River camp- campground contains 23 utility campsites along with cor- * No camping or fires are allowed on the trails. ground and connecting with the Linear Trail, the Double rals, wash bay, manure bunker, a large riding arena, and a * Horses and bicycles must stay on the designated trail. Black Diamond trail is a scenic tour through the uplands of large picnic shelter with electricity. the Flint Hills to the bottomlands of the Walnut River. Along * Motorized vehicles are prohibited. the way, rock outcroppings and steep grade changes can be * Horse camping is permitted in designated areas only. expected. The trail is narrow, winds through dense timber, CABINS & CAMPING * Use caution when crossing roadways. and has two water crossings as an additional challenge. Located throughout the four campgrounds of El * All litter must be properly disposed of. Walnut River Trail Dorado State Park are nearly 1,100 campsites and ten The Walnut River is an extension of the Linear Trail, cabins. The campsites range from primitive (having no which enters the campground from the west. The hard- utilities) to full-service (which includes electric, water, and ened trail is approximately 2-miles long and winds sewer). throughout the Walnut River Campground. It is open for 50-amp electrical service is provided at campsites in hiking, biking, and especially wheelchair access. Along Frontier and Eagle Pass loops of the Walnut River Area the course of the trail, the observer will see the entire and Quail Run loop of the Bluestem area. campground, will cross over the Walnut River three times, Two styles of cabins are available for your convenience. and will get to spend time at the swim beach located in Camping cabins are small one-room cabins with sleeping the center of the campground. quarters. The deluxe cabins are full service with a kitchen, restroom, sleeping quarters and a screened porch. Reservations can be made by contacting the state park office Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm, or on the web at reserveamerica.com Rock Quarry Area

Boulder Bluff Bluestem Point Area Area

Walnut Valley Sailing Club Satchel Creek Cove

Camping Area #1

Box Turtle El Dorado Point Reservoir Bait Goose Shop Cove Camping Fisherman's Area #2 Point Horse Arena Laundry Big Equestrian Pine Campground

Area #3 Sunflower Meadow Youth Fishing Quail Pond Run Cabins Ice Wildlife Area Sales Office Bemis Creek Campground Area #4 El Dorado Reservoir Veterans Point Camping Area #5 El Dorado Sunset Camping Area #3 Reservoir Cove

Picnic Area #1 Camping El Dorado Area Camping #6 Area Reservoir Patriot #7 Shady Creek Lane Marina & Sales Ice Sales Black Diamond Trail

El Dorado Picnic Linear Area Trail Ice Sales #8 Laundry Shady Creek Amphitheater Area Shady Creek Eagle Hiking Trail Pass

Walnut Hollow (Day Use Area)

Walnut Walnut River EL DORADO Walnut Trail River Ridge Hiking Area Trail STATE PARK

Frontier Refinery at El Dorado Reservoir Campground Big Oak Honor Camp

Bemis Creek Teter Nature Trail

Park Area Information Center Dumpster Camping Area Pay Stations Concessions Boulder Other Public Lands Potable Water Playground Bluff Dam or levee Shower/Toilet Shelter Area Private Lands Modern Toilet Shelter Group Bluestem

Paved Roads Vault Toilet Cabin Modern Point Gravel Roads Trailer Dump Station Cabin Primitive Area Unimproved Roads Boat Ramps Camping Improved

Park Entrance Dock/Pier Camping Primitive

Park Office Fish Cleaning Station Trail/Trailhead Hike Walnut

Parking Area Swimming Area Trail/Trailhead Bike River Shady Creek Marina Trail/Trailhead Equestrian Area Area