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Tuttle Creek Lake In Kansas



Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas is the second largest lake in the state. Located in the Flint Hills near Manhattan, this lake is host to 12,200 acres of wildlife habitat. The state park associated with Tuttle Creek Lake offers many activities for sportsmen, families and groups.

The 1,200 acre state park is home to 159 water and electric campsites, 8 water, electric and sewer sites, 24 electric-only campsites, 7 campsites with electricity and community water as well as 500 primitive sites. Seven cabins with a full kitchen, dining table, full bathroom, heat, air conditioning, covered patio, picnic tables, grill and fire ring can be reserved if you prefer not to rough it. Cabin users must bring their own bedding, towels, dish cloths, hot pads, toiletries and food.

A horse camp is available so you can bring your horses on your vacation. An amphitheatre, shooting range, star gazing building, marina, and fish cleaning station are available, scattered throughout the different campgrounds. A disc golf course with 18 holes, playgrounds, canoe rentals, shower houses and many shelters that are open to reservation are available for your enjoyment.
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Trails

For horse campers, Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas is home to the Randolph Equestrian Trail, which offers 13 miles of scenic beauty. It is also open to hikers. The Fancy Creek Mountain Bike Trail is designed for hikers and mountain bikers. The trail goes up and down many hills through forest and grasslands.

Rocky outcroppings and ridges offer challenges along the six mile trail. The Cedar Ridge Trail offers a short, three-quarters of a mile hiking trail that meanders through the forest and tallgrass prairie. The Cottonwood trail is only half a mile long, but it offers hikers incredible viewing opportunities for local plants and wildlife.

Fishing

Anglers will appreciate the variety of fishing available at Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas. With several varieties of catfish, bass, walleye, trout, sunfish, crappie, bluegill and saugeye to catch, fishermen are kept busy from sun up to sundown. There are several fishing piers as well as boat ramps to launch your own fishing boats. Catch your own dinner every night during your stay! Fishing tournaments are available at various times during the year.

Hunting

Hunters can enjoy stalking deer, turkey, quail, pheasants and other game animals. The waterfowl refuge is closed from October 1 through January 15 every year. There are special handicapped hunting areas that allow the use of vehicles. Photographers can get some great shots of their own with the abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. There are many native species to observe and enjoy. Wetland restoration and building is an ongoing activity through the donation of sportsmen who visit the park.
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Things to Do

If you're planning a trip to Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas, check their calendar. Scheduled events like fishing tournaments, horseback rides and other events are often available if you wish to participate. The Country Stampede, an annual country music festival, is held here every June. Concerts, potlucks and other fun events happen throughout the year, including an annual cook-off. Once you've visited Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas, you won't forget it.

Tuttle Creek Lake Information

  • County: Riley, Marshall and Pottawatomie Counties
  • Location: Near Manhattan, KS
  • Surface Acres: 12,500
  • Lake Type: Reservoir
  • Current Lake Level: Tuttle Creek Water Level
  • Recreation Areas: Seven Parks Corps Recreation Info
  • Maps:Lake and Wildlife Map and Brochure Corps Lake Map
  • GPS: N39 38 24.2 W96 35 25.6
  • Official Contact Info: Tuttle Creek State Park Office 5800 A River Pond Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502 Park Office 785-539-7941
    Link to the KDWP Website
    Corps of Engineers Tuttle Creek Project Office U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd Manhattan, Ks. 66502 Phone: 785-539-8511 or 785-539-8586 Fax: 785-539-2113 Corps Tuttle Creek
  • Fish Species in Lake:Blue Catfish, Bluegill, Channel Catfish, Crappie Flathead Catfish, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Saugeye, White Bass, Walleye, Trout What to Hunt: Whitetail Deer, Quail, Pheasant,Waterfowl, Doves, Fox-tail squirrel

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Nearby Towns to Tuttle Creek

  • Westmoreland
  • Wamego
  • Grandview Plaza
  • Junction City
  • Blue Rapids
  • Alta Vista
  • Alma
  • St. Marys
  • Clay Center
  • Paxico
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