CountiesButler County
KansasReservoirButler County
El Dorado Lake
El Dorado Lake covers about 8,000 acres of the Walnut River in Kansas. You will find it in Butler County. It is managed by Kansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks.
Coordinates37.8472, -96.8231
Surface area8,000 acres
Max depth60 ft
RiverWalnut River
Managed byKansas Dept. of Wildlife & Parks
Swimming beaches on El Dorado Lake
No named swimming beach is mapped yet for this lake. Access is through agency day-use areas and boat ramps listed below. We add beach pages only when we can confirm a name, coordinates and an operating agency.
El Dorado Lake on the map
Lake center, swimming spots and access points.
Weather and water temperature
Air temperature and wind from Open-Meteo. Water temperature only when the lake has a public sensor.
Weather data by Open-Meteo
El Dorado Lake at a glance
Its coordinates are 37.8472, -96.8231. The surface sits around 1,339 feet above sea level. Maximum depth is around 60 feet. Outflow feeds the Walnut River.
Public access at El Dorado Lake covers 4 public recreation areas. Recreation areas nearby include Walnut River, Boulder Bluff and Shady Creek. Facilities vary from one access point to the next, so check before you rely on one.
Water level is missing from this page on purpose: no public feed covers El Dorado Lake. Local marinas and park offices usually know the current state of the water better than any feed.
Water temperature is not measured at this lake by any public agency we read. Inland lakes are not monitored the way ocean beaches are, so posted signs matter more here. Season dates vary by park; the operating agency publishes them each spring.
Nearby water includes Marion Reservoir (Kansas, 39 mi), Fall River Lake (Kansas, 43 mi) and Toronto Lake (Kansas, 49 mi). In all, 26 lakes in Kansas are covered here.
Recreation areas on El Dorado Lake
4 public recreation areas mapped around the lake by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Facilities vary by area; check the managing office for opening dates and fees.
Walnut River Boulder Bluff Shady Creek Bluestem
Source: USACE Recreation Areas
Questions about El Dorado Lake
Is there a beach at El Dorado Lake?
No named swimming beach appears in the federal and state datasets this guide reads. Check the operating agency for day-use areas on the ground.
How big is El Dorado Lake?
About 8,000 acres. Maximum depth is around 60 feet.
What other lakes are near El Dorado Lake?
The closest in this guide is Marion Reservoir, about 39 miles away in Kansas.
Lakes near El Dorado Lake
Other lakes in this guide, ordered by distance.
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Sources
Every figure on this page comes from one of these public sources.