Manhattan, KS

Tuttle Creek Cove

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About this spot

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.

Typical weather

Air temperature

Average daily high-low
Average daily high and low air temperature, January through DecemberEach vertical bar shows a monthly average daily high and low in degrees Fahrenheit.37°20°JJanuary: average high 37°F, average low 20°F43°22°FFebruary: average high 43°F, average low 22°F59°36°MMarch: average high 59°F, average low 36°F68°46°AApril: average high 68°F, average low 46°F76°57°MMay: average high 76°F, average low 57°F88°68°JJune: average high 88°F, average low 68°F90°71°JJuly: average high 90°F, average low 71°F89°70°AAugust: average high 89°F, average low 70°F83°63°SSeptember: average high 83°F, average low 63°F73°52°OOctober: average high 73°F, average low 52°F55°37°NNovember: average high 55°F, average low 37°F46°28°DDecember: average high 46°F, average low 28°F

5-year average · Open-Meteo

Tuttle Creek Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Tuttle Creek Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.36°JJanuary: average water temperature 36°F37°FFebruary: average water temperature 37°F42°MMarch: average water temperature 42°F53°AApril: average water temperature 53°F62°MMay: average water temperature 62°F71°JJune: average water temperature 71°F78°JJuly: average water temperature 78°F78°AAugust: average water temperature 78°F72°SSeptember: average water temperature 72°F62°OOctober: average water temperature 62°F51°NNovember: average water temperature 51°F40°DDecember: average water temperature 40°F

Water: Water Quality Portal — 20 field-sample stations

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