Best Dispersed Camping near El Dorado Lake
Moline North Lake, located northwest of Moline, Kansas provides free dispersed camping options in a peaceful setting around a municipal reservoir. The area features fishing access piers with a well-maintained access road, picnic tables, fire rings, and vault toilets. Alcohol and pets are permitted, and fires are allowed at designated sites. The camping area accommodates both drive-in and walk-in access, though it lacks amenities such as drinking water, hookups, or trash service.
Other off-grid camping options near El Dorado Lake include Butler State Fishing Lake and Beaumont Rest Area Route 400, though these locations have more restrictions. Butler State requires permits, while Beaumont offers a sanitary dump but prohibits fires, alcohol, and pets. According to one visitor at Moline North Lake, "It was peaceful and very pretty. There are few services, and no running water." Campers should contact local city offices to verify current policies before visiting.
