About Shady Creek
This recreation area is part of El Dorado Lake
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Shady Creek
El Dorado, Kansas · Butler County · Facility
This recreation area is part of El Dorado Lake
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37.84324, -96.76807
Open in OpenStreetMapPlan Your Visit to Shady Creek
Heading to Shady Creek? A few things to know before you go:
- Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
- Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
- Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
- Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
- Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go
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