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
Showers
Playground
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

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers
  • Dump Station
    Dump Station
  • Playground
    Playground

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Currently open - Apr 15 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

39 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 002, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 003, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 004, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 006, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 007, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 009, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 010, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 018, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 019, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 020, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 022, Loop: LS
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 023, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 024, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 025, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 026, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 027, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 028, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 035, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 037, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: TP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$24.00
/ per night

Reviews (142)

What Guests Are Saying

Tuttle Creek Cove offers a beautiful campground with stunning lake views, clean facilities, and friendly staff, making for an enjoyable stay. Many campers appreciated the spacious, well-maintained sites, and the peaceful atmosphere, ideal for relaxation and outdoor activities. However, some sites have access and leveling issues, and cell reception can be poor, but overall, visitors found it a great location close to Manhattan with plenty of natural beauty.

Review Summary

4.5
142 reviews
5
63.4%
90
4
25.4%
36
3
7.7%
11
2
2.8%
4
1
0.7%
1

Patrick B

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 018, Loop: LS

3

First time at this lake. Found it difficult to find camping area. Need better signs.

Benita C

Verified

October 25, 2021 Stayed at: 036, Loop: TP

5

Wonderful COE. Very large campsites, very long camping pads. Sites are close together but the size of the sites makes that a potential non-issue. We loved our site on the upper point, the views were spectacular of the lake and surrounding hills. Just a gorgeous place to camp. Very close to Manhattan for convenient shopping and KSU events. Utilities are good, but be warned the water pressure is unbelievably strong. Water pressure reducer absolutely necessary. We had lost our pressure reducer on a previous trip, and that resulted in a leak inside our camper. There are trees planted for shade on the upper area but now it's open and would be hot and windy in the summer time. Other areas of this campground do have shade, so plan accordingly. This was our first time here and we will return. Just such a peaceful place to be. I didn't want to leave.

Ronny A

Verified

October 24, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: LS

5

The view to the lake is amazing! Great and well maintained camping site.

Timothy C

Verified

October 23, 2021 Stayed at: 023, Loop: TP

4

We were in spot 23, and it has quite a slope to it. A very nice spot other than the slope. It would be nice if there was more room for backing in though.,. The spiders were a bit if a problem as well.

Julie W

Verified

October 23, 2021 Stayed at: 007, Loop: LS

5

Great place

Robert C

Verified

October 21, 2021 Stayed at: 038, Loop: TP

4

The campground host, she was very helpful when we asked to a be relocated to a different site the second day. You need to hire her again next year!!!

Marianne K

Verified

October 12, 2021 Stayed at: 021, Loop: LS

5

Wide, long, flat gravel pads, neatly groomed campground, clean restroom.

Donita D

Verified

October 6, 2021 Stayed at: 030, Loop: TP

5

Very nice campsites. Pads are gravel but very big with extra parking. Nice showers. Tremendous view of the lake.

Catherine A

Verified

October 1, 2021 Stayed at: 029, Loop: TP

4

nice site by the water. bathroom's were ok not the best

Chance M

Verified

September 28, 2021 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LS

5

Great camping area right on the water, litter free and easy convenience to restrooms and showers

Location Tuttle Creek Cove

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

Latitude & Longitude: 39.2771 / -96.6309

Elevation: 375 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Entrance gates are closed from 10 p.m. until 6 a.m. nightly

General

Terrain between the campsites and shower buildings is steep and does not meet accessibility standards

General

Campground is subject Title 36 regulation enforcement. Visit Title 36 to view the regulations. 

General

Additional campground specific rules and regulations can be found on campground map. Tuttle Cove Rules and Regulations 

General

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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