Weekend availability at Tuttle Creek Cove
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 4:03 AM PTSold out 2 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.
- Fri, Sep 18Sold out
- Fri, Sep 25Open27/39 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Open29/39 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited1/39 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Sold out
- Fri, Oct 23Open33/39 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Tuttle Creek Cove?
as of September 18Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Oct, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Tuttle Creek Cove and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 39
- Electric sites
- 39
- Water hookups
- 39
About this campground
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.
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 miles to the campground entrance.
Activities
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BOATING
- BIKING
- WILDLIFE VIEWING
- HUNTING
Nearby federal campgrounds
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