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    El Dorado State Park offers multiple campgrounds with equestrian accommodations near Walton, Kansas. The Equestrian Loop at Boulder Bluff Area provides back-in sites with fire rings, grills, and picnic tables positioned near water. Campsites in this section accommodate horses with ample parking for trailers. The layout allows campers to hear waves hitting the shore throughout the night. Most sites in the equestrian area are primitive, though electric and water hookups are available in some sections. The facility maintains restrooms, though campers report pit toilets in the equestrian loop specifically, with shower facilities located at the main bathhouse.

    Located approximately 40 minutes from Wichita, El Dorado State Park connects riders to extensive trail networks through wooded areas and along the shoreline. The park encompasses both a river section and a man-made lake with multiple camping areas spread throughout its boundaries. Horse owners can access various terrain types including wooded paths and open riding areas. The park requires reservations for all equestrian sites, which can be confusing for first-time visitors as the park office maintains limited hours on weekends. Parking pads at equestrian sites are not consistently level, requiring additional equipment for proper trailer setup. The entire facility spans several miles with campgrounds positioned in various loops, providing different access points to riding trails and water features.

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      1. Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

      3.5(12)29mi from Walton55 sitesRVs, Tents

      "My husband, our 2 dogs, and I stayed at the Equestrian Loop. We pulled in our PUP for a night sleep."

      "We stayed in the equestrian loop. All but a couple primitive sites are back-in. The layout of the fire rings, grills and picnic tables are all weird..."

      from $10 - $23 / night

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      2. Walnut River Area — El Dorado State Park

      2.8(6)31mi from Walton165 sitesRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $12 - $95 / night

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      3. Sand Hills State Park Campground

      4.4(5)33mi from Walton64 sitesRVs, Tents

      "Horse friendly. Over 600 acres of equestrian trails tent and rv sites. Good, clean restroom/showers."

      "Nice pull through & back in site just 4 miles from Kansas fairgrounds"

      from $21 - $24 / night

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      4. Kansas State Fair RV Park

      Be the first to review37mi from Walton1 siteRVs, Tents, Cabins

      from $95 / night

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    Equestrian Camping Reviews near Walton, KS

    23 Reviews of 4 Walton Campgrounds

    • R
      Jul. 30, 2018

      Sand Hills State Park Campground

      Very nice low key. Easy to find. Friendly staff.

      State park. Reservations accepted. Horse friendly. Over 600 acres of equestrian trails

      tent and rv sites. Good, clean restroom/showers.

    • Brittany G.
      Oct. 4, 2020

      Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

      Peaceful stay

      My husband, our 2 dogs, and I stayed at the Equestrian Loop. We pulled in our PUP for a night sleep. The spot we chose to pop up was right near the water, and you could hear the waves hitting the shore all night long. A beautiful and peaceful sound.

    • T
      Sep. 19, 2020

      Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

      Beautiful and peaceful

      We stayed in the equestrian loop. All but a couple primitive sites are back-in. The layout of the fire rings, grills and picnic tables are all weird... Not consistent and usually on the wrong side of your trailer. The parking pad was nowhere near level, so you'll want to plan for that. The trees are lovely. You're very near the water and the breeze was beautiful. The toilet at the loop are pit. The bath house was not clean and many of the showers didn't work.. Water is lukewarm but water pressure was great. No stall doors on toilets or showers. We used the city of El Dorado dump station. The park is massive. Lots of amenities in El Dorado. And a quick jump to Wichita. We will be back.

    • Angie S.
      Jul. 20, 2018

      Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

      Walnut River Area, Big Oak Campground

      You'd think the Big Oak Campground in El Dorado State Park would be amazing. It's shaded with huge trees, nice sized sites some of which are very spread out, a quick walk to the swim beach and a quick drive to put your boat in the water. Unfortunately these pluses are far outweighed by the negatives. First the bathrooms were horrible. I realize they are older restrooms but they smelled awful, they were never obviously cleaned, the showers were not even a tiny bit private, the door to the restroom was broken and had to be propped open with a tree branch. Just over the bridge at the swim beach they were worse and some of the doors in the women’s room were missing. Yuck! Secondly basic campground rules were not enforced at all. The site across from us easily had 30 people camping and were up until 4am with loud music and a bright light on. I’m not kidding, my daughter was up around 3 to use the restroom and we walked by twice. The family in the site next to us had at least 4 cars and 2 tents set up outside the site on the walking path in addition to their two tents in their own site. The dog free swim beach had dogs on it. We camp with our dogs, one of which loves to swim and even I don’t want dogs on a public beach. Our camping weekend was negatively affected by poor camping etiquette and a sever lack of basic rule enforcement. We won’t be back to El Dorado State Park Big Oak campsite any time soon. Cross Timbers and Fall River are much better!

    • Angie S.
      Jul. 20, 2018

      Walnut River Area — El Dorado State Park

      Big Oak Campground

      You'd think the Big Oak Campground in El Dorado State Park would be amazing. It's shaded with huge trees, nice sized sites some of which are very spread out, a quick walk to the swim beach and a quick drive to put your boat in the water. Unfortunately these pluses are far outweighed by the negatives. First the bathrooms were horrible. I realize they are older restrooms but they smelled awful, they were never obviously cleaned, the showers were not even a tiny bit private, the door to the restroom was broken and had to be propped open with a tree branch. Just over the bridge at the swim beach they were worse and some of the doors in the women’s room were missing. Yuck! Secondly basic campground rules were not enforced at all. The site across from us easily had 30 people camping and were up until 4am with loud music and a bright light on. I’m not kidding, my daughter was up around 3 to use the restroom and we walked by twice. The family in the site next to us had at least 4 cars and 2 tents set up outside the site on the walking path in addition to their two tents in their own site. The dog free swim beach had dogs on it. We camp with our dogs, one of which loves to swim and even I don’t want dogs on a public beach. Our camping weekend was negatively affected by poor camping etiquette and a sever lack of basic rule enforcement. We won’t be back to El Dorado State Park Big Oak campsite any time soon, at least not during the busy summer camping season. Cross Timbers and Fall River are much better!

    • Jason S.
      Apr. 14, 2018

      Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

      Fun Area

      This Park is closer to home so just took my son on a quick fishing/camping overnigh for his birthday. Stayed at the Walnut River Area, the Blue stem area was still closed down for winter in April. Lots of good places to fish on this reservoir, fish weren't biting so we spent quite a bit of time riding our bikes around the area. There is a large playground for kids, a nice swim beach away from the main lake, an archery range, and they are building a pistol/ rifle range next to the ranger station for public use.

    • Z
      May. 27, 2018

      Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

      El Dorado State Park Bluestem for an easy, laid-back weekend!

      Restrooms with showers and dumpsters (for you campsite garbage) are widely available during camping season. The designated swim areas are great for the whole family because there is a wide and far out area that doesn't get too deep while being roped off. NO STICKERS IN THE GRASS AT THE DESIGNATED CAMP SITES!!!!! At some sites, you can fish just feet from your tent. Beware at the box turtle camp site though, a channel runs 3-4 feet out from the shore and drops about 12 feet QUICK so don't swim there! The general store and bait shop at Bluestem is wonderful. If you visit Kansas State Parks frequently, it pays to purchase an annual vehicle permit early in the year when they are discounted rather than pay per day every time you visit.

    • Kara S.
      May. 3, 2018

      Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park

      Great Spot for a Short Trip

      We will stay here for overnight trips since it's only about 40 minutes from home. We usually stay on the Walnut River side as there is a large playground with tent sites close enough to keep an eye on the kiddos. They also have a swim area on this side. Bathroom and shower are next to the playground which is also convenient for us. There are some cool little hiking spots to explore. We just kicked off camping season last weekend here.

    Guide to Walton

    El Dorado State Park spans more than 4,000 acres surrounding El Dorado Lake, a 6,912-acre reservoir with 98 miles of shoreline. Located at an elevation of approximately 1,330 feet, the park features rolling prairie terrain interspersed with stands of oak, walnut, and cottonwood trees. Camping options include primitive sites, electric/water hookups, and dedicated equestrian areas designed for trailer parking with trail access.

    What to do

    Hiking exploration: Sand Hills State Park, located approximately 60 miles northwest of Walton, offers a change of scenery with its distinctive dune formations. "State park. Reservations accepted. Horse friendly. Over 600 acres of equestrian trails," notes Randy S., highlighting the extensive trail network for riders seeking variety beyond El Dorado.

    Swimming access: El Dorado State Park Walnut River Area provides designated swimming beaches separate from the main lake. "Three nice campgrounds, large playground, fishing and a swim beach. Worth the stop with the kids," writes Jason S. The swimming areas feature roped-off sections suitable for families with varying swimming abilities.

    Fishing opportunities: Multiple shoreline access points throughout El Dorado State Park allow fishing without a boat. One camper at Boulder Bluff Area notes, "At some sites, you can fish just feet from your tent. Beware at the box turtle camp site though, a channel runs 3-4 feet out from the shore and drops about 12 feet QUICK so don't swim there!" This specific depth information helps anglers target deeper water species.

    What campers like

    Lakeside sleeping: The sound of water creates a natural soundtrack at certain campsites. "The spot we chose to pop up was right near the water, and you could hear the waves hitting the shore all night long. A beautiful and peaceful sound," reports Brittany G. about her stay in the Equestrian Loop.

    Multiple camping areas: El Dorado State Park divides into distinct sections with different characteristics. "This is a beautiful park. It has a river that runs through it and a man-made lake. The campsites are separated a little from each other. Lots of nice trees," writes Mary, noting the park's varied camping environments across its extensive acreage.

    Convenient location: Sand Hills State Park Campground offers an alternative camping destination within regional proximity. "We stayed a night and it was everything we needed. Showers were nice... We paid $12 for the night since we got in super late otherwise it's $25 a night. Also saw a dump station that was free," reports Victoria S. about this more economical option.

    What you should know

    Reservation challenges: First-time visitors may encounter difficulties securing sites. "It was very confusing to get a site because there was no camp host available and the park office was closed. (It was Saturday.) There were a lot of local campers in the park. There are maps on bulletin boards but no printed maps were available," explains Mary about Boulder Bluff Area.

    Facility conditions vary: Bathroom quality differs significantly between camping loops. "Bathrooms with showers and dumpsters (for you campsite garbage) are widely available during camping season," says one camper, while another notes, "Showers/toilets were better than the archaic ones in Bluestem that have no roofs, but barely. Broken soap dispensers, cold water, no privacy in showers, etc."

    Site leveling required: Kansas State Fair RV Park offers an alternative camping location with different amenities. Meanwhile at Sand Hills, Victoria S. reports, "Park was a little unlevel so definitely need to bring extra wood to level correctly," suggesting campers should pack leveling blocks regardless of which area campground they choose.

    Tips for camping with families

    Playground proximity: The Walnut River Area of El Dorado State Park features family-friendly amenities clustered together. "We usually stay on the Walnut River side as there is a large playground with tent sites close enough to keep an eye on the kiddos. They also have a swim area on this side. Bathroom and shower are next to the playground which is also convenient for us," explains Kara S.

    Weekday visits recommended: Weekend crowds can impact the camping experience significantly. "This is a popular weekend get-away. It's less than an hour from Wichita, clean, taken care of. There's plenty of options (primitive, water/electric/sewer, picnic use, boat ramps). My experience over the holiday weekends has usually been that's when the rowdy crowd shows up but this campground was comfortable and family-oriented," writes Brad H. about Boulder Bluff Area.

    Bike-friendly infrastructure: Paved surfaces throughout the park provide safe cycling for children. "There are lots of paved trails and paved roads in the campground that are nice for biking. There are some trails through the woods also," notes Mary, making El Dorado suitable for families with bikes.

    Tips from RVers

    Off-season advantages: Shoulder season camping offers fewer crowds and potential discounts. "Stopped here early in February 2021 for one night, on the way home to Missouri from Arizona. Needed a quiet place to get a nights sleep and drain the tanks before putting the RV back in storage for the rest of the winter. This campground met all our needs," reports Paul P. about Sand Hills State Park.

    Site selection considerations: Boulder Bluff Area layouts can present challenges for RV setup. "All but a couple primitive sites are back-in. The layout of the fire rings, grills and picnic tables are all weird... Not consistent and usually on the wrong side of your trailer. The parking pad was nowhere near level, so you'll want to plan for that," advises Tracy N. about the equestrian loop specifically.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Which is the most popular equestrian campsite near Walton, KS?

    According to TheDyrt.com, the most popular equestrian campground near Walton, KS is Boulder Bluff Area — El Dorado State Park with a 3.5-star rating from 12 reviews.

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