OutReserve

Tuttle Creek Cove

Warning

General

Road Work- Kansas Department of Transportation will be constructing two roundabouts on U.S 24 near Tuttle Creek Lake this summer. Allow extra time to your travel schedule and be prepared for detours and possible minor traffic delays. KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit https://www.ksdot.gov/projects/northeast-kansas-projects    
We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Warning

General

Road Work- Kansas Department of Transportation will be constructing two roundabouts on U.S 24 near Tuttle Creek Lake this summer. Allow extra time to your travel schedule and be prepared for detours and possible minor traffic delays. KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit https://www.ksdot.gov/projects/northeast-kansas-projects    We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Tuttle Cove Point Loop
Playground at Tuttle Cove Park Point Loop
TUTTLE CREEK COVE
TUTTLE CREEK COVE
TUTTLE CREEK COVE

Featured amenities

Showers
Playground

About Tuttle Creek Cove

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.

Number of accommodations: 39

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
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Jul
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Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 31

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers
Playground
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
On Site Services

On Site Services

  • Playground
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

39 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available

Reviews (146)

What Guests Are Saying

Tuttle Creek Cove is a beautiful and well-maintained campground with stunning lake views, clean facilities, and a quiet atmosphere, making it a great value, especially for seniors. While some sites may be uneven and there are occasional concerns about road access and cell reception, the overall experience is positive with helpful staff and ample space for campers. Many visitors appreciate the cleanliness and scenic beauty, making it a desirable location for relaxation and outdoor activities.

Review Summary

4.5
146 reviews
5
63.7%
93
4
24.7%
36
3
7.5%
11
2
3.4%
5
1
0.7%
1

Joe F

Verified

November 4, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LS

5

Beautiful campground right on a gorgeous lake

jane R

Verified

November 1, 2022 Stayed at: 039, Loop: TP

5

Clean and well managed park. Beautiful views of the lake.

Bill W

Verified

October 31, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: TP

5

Second time at this park. It is great. Clean, great water pressure and new electric islands.

Joan T

Verified

October 25, 2022 Stayed at: 039, Loop: TP

5

Had an amazing weekend. I would suggest that the gate post (brown) across the road from lot 39 be removed because it has no function anymore or paint it bright orange. We almost hit it trying to get into our lot. It blends into the background too well. Thanks.

Roy F

Verified

October 20, 2022 Stayed at: 039, Loop: TP

5

Great place.

Linda G

Verified

October 11, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LS

5

Beautiful. Quiet. Immaculate. Great host. I spent a night here as I was passing through the area. Highly recommended. You can hike at Konza Prairie while you are in town, and it looked like there was some fun nightlife and good restaurants.

Vicki B

Verified

October 10, 2022 Stayed at: 037, Loop: TP

5

Very clean, great lake location, peaceful and quiet. I will be back.

Barbara B

Verified

October 9, 2022 Stayed at: 023, Loop: TP

4

Really enjoyed our weekend here. Sunsets and sunrise were absolutely beautiful. We were in lot 23. Which had a beautiful view of the water and a good little spot of trees for our hammock and the kids to play. My only complaint is the site was very unlevel making it difficult to level vehicle; heard other campers saying the same. So just be prepared for this.

Thanks

Mary S

Verified

October 5, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LS

5

Tuttle Creek Cove is always a great place to stay. The park is always well maintained the vault toilets are clean and well stocked, and the shower rooms are nice and tidy.

Michael H

Verified

September 25, 2022 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LS

3

Campground is located just outside of Manhattan which is convenient for any needs.
Do not confuse this campground with Tuttle Creek “STATE” Park, which is just down the road. This one is bookable on recreation.gov

We stayed here 2 separate weeks, 4 nights each. 1st week was site 9 on the Lake Shore Loop and our 2nd week was site 30 on the Tuttle Point Loop. Both offered 50amp & water. Dump station is located at the entrance to the campground. Both sites offered good views of the lake but site 30 offered a view from the front window of the coach.

The sites are rock & are very well maintained. But typical of COE parks in KS, leveling can be an issue. We had to use blocks under the wheels in addition to the jacks on site 9.

The swimming beach at this campground has long been closed. Not sure why but possibly due to the floods of a few years ago. We had no contact with the hosts as the entrance station was not open.

Both of our stays were during the week and after Labor Day so the park was quiet with only a handful of campers.

Internet Speeds:

Verizon - 13.88/20.74
AT&T - 4.41/2.06
T-Mobile - 2.44/0.14

Location Tuttle Creek Cove

Address:
6040 Tuttle Cove Road
Manhattan, KS, 66503
United States

Highway access

Tuttle Creek Cove is accessible via US-24 and K-13, located near the intersection at the west end of the dam.

Latitude & Longitude: 39.2771 / -96.6309

Elevation: 375 feet

Policies & Rules

General

  • Entrance gates are closed nightly
  • Terrain between the campsites and shower buildings is steep and does not meet accessibility standards
  • Campground is subject Title 36 regulation enforcement. Visit Title 36 to view the regulations. 
  • Additional campground specific rules and regulations can be found on campground map. Tuttle Cove Rules and Regulations 
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Road Work- Kansas Department of Transportation will be constructing two roundabouts on U.S 24 near Tuttle Creek Lake this summer. Allow extra time to your travel schedule and be prepared for detours and possible minor traffic delays. KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit https://www.ksdot.gov/projects/northeast-kansas-projects    
We look forward to seeing you this summer.

Warning

General

Road Work- Kansas Department of Transportation will be constructing two roundabouts on U.S 24 near Tuttle Creek Lake this summer. Allow extra time to your travel schedule and be prepared for detours and possible minor traffic delays. KDOT urges motorists to stay alert and follow posted signs in all work zones. For current road conditions, visit www.kandrive.gov or call 5-1-1. For updates on highway projects in northeast Kansas, visit https://www.ksdot.gov/projects/northeast-kansas-projects    We look forward to seeing you this summer.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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