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.

Available sites

39 total sites

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Playground 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
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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 RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 002, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 003, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 004, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 005, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 006, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 007, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 008, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 12 ft
🚐 009, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 70 × 12 ft
🚐 010, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 85 × 12 ft
🚐 011, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 90 × 12 ft
🚐 012, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 013, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 014, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 015, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 016, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 017, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 018, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 019, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 020, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 021, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 022, Loop: LS RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 023, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 024, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 025, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 026, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 027, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 58 × 12 ft
🚐 028, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 029, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 62 × 12 ft
🚐 030, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 60 × 12 ft
🚐 031, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 032, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 75 × 12 ft
🚐 033, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 80 × 12 ft
🚐 034, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 035, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 78 × 12 ft
🚐 036, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 12 ft
🚐 037, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 12 ft
🚐 038, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 12 ft
🚐 039, Loop: TP RV
Pet Friendly · 50 amp · 72 × 12 ft

Reviews

186 reviews

Summary

AI generated

Tuttle Creek Cove is praised for its cleanliness, spacious sites, and beautiful views of the lake. Many guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere and well-maintained facilities, including clean bathrooms and showers. While some noted issues with site leveling and road construction access, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Based on guest feedback

4.5

Overall rating

Based on 186 reviews

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5 stars 64.0% (119)
4 stars 23.1% (43)
3 stars 7.5% (14)
2 stars 4.8% (9)
1 star 0.5% (1)

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LeAnn F

Verified

November 4, 2021 Stayed at: 024, Loop: TP

We found there were light brown spiders that got into anything that was on the ground.

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Alan M

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November 1, 2021 Stayed at: 031, Loop: TP

Nice new spots.

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Michael L W

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October 31, 2021 Stayed at: 034, Loop: TP

Clean, gravel drive/parking/picnic area, with aluminum picnic table, fire ring and lantern stand. Excellent value.

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Susan V

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October 27, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LS

This is a beautiful, clean campground close to Manhattan, Kansas. We hope to return!

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Patrick B

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

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

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Benita C

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

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.

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Ronny A

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

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

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Timothy C

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

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.

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Julie W

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

Great place

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Robert C

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

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!!!

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Location & Directions for Tuttle Creek Cove

6040 Tuttle Cove Road, Manhattan, KS 66503 United States

Elevation: 375 ft

Getting There

From the intersection of US-24 and K-13 at the west end of the dam, turn east onto K-13, then immediately turn north onto Tuttle Cove Road and continue 3 mi to the campground entrance.

Nearest town

Manhattan, KS - 10 mi

About 18 min to downtown

Highway access

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

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: October 24, 2026

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