El Dorado Lake

About El Dorado Lake

An overlook provides unobstructed view of this 8,000-acre lake impounding the Walnut River in Butler County.

How to Get There

From Wichita, about 20 miles northeast via I-35, then 6 miles east on KS 54, 1 mile north on KS 177.

Plan Your Visit to El Dorado Lake

Heading to El Dorado Lake? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)