El Dorado

City / town · Kansas

El Dorado

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Best timeApr–May, Sep–Oct
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Nearest airportICT · 33 mi
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Overview

El Dorado is a town in the Flint Hills of Kansas.

2 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about El Dorado

Butler County Courthouse

El Dorado State Park

Coutts Museum of Art

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 93°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Wichita)

Jan: 0.9 in rain0.9"Jan: high 44°F, low 22°F44°22°JanFeb: 1.2 in rain1.2"Feb: high 49°F, low 26°F49°26°FebMar: 2.3 in rain2.3"Mar: high 59°F, low 36°F59°36°MarApr: 3.1 in rain3.1"Apr: high 68°F, low 45°F68°45°AprMay: 5.2 in rain5.2"May: high 78°F, low 56°F78°56°MayJun: 4.9 in rain4.9"Jun: high 88°F, low 66°F88°66°JunJul: 4.0 in rain4"Jul: high 93°F, low 70°F93°70°JulAug: 4.3 in rain4.3"Aug: high 91°F, low 69°F91°69°AugSep: 3.1 in rain3.1"Sep: high 83°F, low 60°F83°60°SepOct: 2.9 in rain2.9"Oct: high 71°F, low 47°F71°47°OctNov: 1.4 in rain1.4"Nov: high 57°F, low 35°F57°35°NovDec: 1.2 in rain1.2"Dec: high 46°F, low 25°F46°25°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • ICT Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, Wichita — 33 mi away. Directions
  • SLN Salina Municipal Airport, Salina — 80 mi away. Directions
  • TUL Tulsa International Airport, Tulsa — 124 mi away (major hub). Directions
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Budget & where to stay

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Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Butler County Courthouse, Coutts Museum of Art
  • Afternoon El Dorado State Park

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    See

    See Butler County Courthouse

    📍 205 W Central AveChecked Nov 2025
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    Do

    Sleep

    Stay El Dorado State Park Campground

    There is a campground in the state park near the dam of El Dorado Lake. Cabins are available for rent at the site.

    Follow NE Shady Creek Access Rd east from the town and make a left on Boulder Bluff Rd just before the damChecked Dec 2025
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