Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
Tuttle Creek Cove
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 39
- Hookups
- 39 electric, 39 with water
- Season
- April 15 to October 31
- Max RV length
- 140 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Dump station
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,214 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T good · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Tuttle Creek Lake
- Nearest town
- MANHATTAN
- Address
- 6040 Tuttle Cove Road, MANHATTAN, KS, 66503
- Phone
- (785)539-6523
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Wildlife Viewing
35 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
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 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.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37° | 21° | -20° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 48° | 25° | -15° | 71° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 37° | 10° | 81° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 70° | 46° | 27° | 89° | 4 of 11 |
| May | 75° | 58° | 42° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 90° | 70° | 51° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 72° | 62° | 101° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 86° | 70° | 59° | 108° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 65° | 47° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 69° | 48° | 29° | 85° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 39° | 15° | 77° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 45° | 28° | 12° | 72° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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