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El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area
State park · El Dorado, Kansas
Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 16 years).
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Live flow only — judge the water in person
Use cautionLive flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
- Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 07146800, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
- Flow is below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 16 years). — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time
Flow is low for this date — below the 25th percentile for Aug 22 (median 6 ft³/s over 16 years).
No official beach-advisory feed for Kansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge WB WALNUT R NR EL DORADO, KS (1.8 mi away), as of Aug 21, 7:00 PM gauge-local time.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area?
- El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area is a state park in El Dorado, Kansas.
- Can you swim at El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area?
- Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 21, 2026.
- How is El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area rated?
- El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area in El Dorado, Kansas has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 31 reviews.
- What amenities does El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area have?
- Visitor-listed amenities at El Dorado Lake - Walnut River Area include camping-nearby.
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