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Tuttle Creek Cove

Manhattan, KS

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  • Operator:(785)539-6523
  • Address:6040 Tuttle Cove Road · Manhattan, KS · 66503
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

Overview Tuttle Creek Cove Campground is a large, quiet oasis located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas. Recreation Tuttle Creek Lake's 11 parks, marina, 10,900 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation activities. Boating, fishing and hiking top the list. Power boaters on Tuttle Creek Lake will enjoy the lake's large main body of water on calm days for water skiing and pleasure boating. Canoeists and kayakers will find River Pond below the dam a perfect place for paddling. The state park offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkeys, crappie, walleye, channel catfish and other wildlife can be found at Tuttle Creek Lake. The lake's fish and wildlife resources provide sightseers, anglers and hunters ample opportunities for their sports. The lake also boasts miles of hiking, biking, off-road vehicle and equestrian trails. The Blue River Trail, a one mile long loop in Outlet Park, provides excellent views of wildlife in all seasons. [Click here](http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/tc/Trails.cfm) to learn about additional trails around the lake. Facilities Tuttle Creek Cove Campground offers 39 compact campsites on a scenic lakeshore setting. Showers, flush toilets and other modern amenities are provided. Playgrounds and boat ramp are also available, making the area ideal for family trips or parties. 39 sites offer water and 50 amp electric hookups. Natural Features Tuttle Creek Lake is situated in the northern portion of the Flint Hills, which are characterized by flat-topped hills with long, steep slopes, limestone rock outcrops and well-defined stream channels. The climate is typified by warm summers and moderately cold winters. More than 2 million guests visit Tuttle Creek Lake each year to enjoy the endless recreational opportunities provided by the vast lake and surrounding landscape. Nearby Attractions Konza Prairie, Kansas State University, Fort Riley and the Prairie Parkway are all located a short drive from the campground.

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How busy it gets

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Well reviewed4.5

184 camper reviews on Recreation.gov

Moderate demand

50% booked

936 of 1,877 released site-nights were already reserved · Sep 2026 – Oct 2026 · busiest Sep 2026 at 90%

  • Sep

    90%

  • Oct

    28%

Share of nights Recreation.gov had released for online booking that were already reserved when we checked. Walk-up sites, closures, and nights outside the booking window are excluded.

Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Good Coverage

Average 2.9 of 4 bars · 150 reports across 3 carriers

Uninterrupted voice connection; consistent but possibly weak/slow data service; rare and/or very small drop-outs at site/facility. Signal may not show as full-strength across site/facility. Slower social media photo/video upload speeds.

  • Verizon

    Good Coverage

    3.4/4

    77 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    2.5/4

    38 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Some Coverage

    2.1/4

    35 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 6:00 PM

Check-out 5:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (39)

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#001

001

Loop LS

Check official pricing Max 8 guests75 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
002
#002

002

Loop LS

Check official pricing Max 8 guests80 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
003
#003

003

Loop LS

Check official pricing Max 8 guests80 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
004
#004

004

Loop LS

Check official pricing Max 8 guests80 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
005
#005

005

Loop LS

Check official pricing Max 8 guests75 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#006

006

Loop LS

Check official pricing Max 8 guests80 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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