Tuttle Creek Cove

Limited confidence
Nearest town
Keats, KS · 5.8 mi
Elevation
1,230 ft
Coordinates
39.27714, -96.63088

About this place

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.

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Services

What you can do here

RV fresh tank fillElectric hookupShowersCampground

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Rates

What it costs

Peak season, April 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.

Site typePer night
Standard Electric$24.00

Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.

The details, and where each came from

Everything we know

ADA accessible
No
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Back-in spaces
39
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Campfires allowed
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Electric hookup (amps)
50
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Fresh tank fill
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Longest rig that fits (ft)
90
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Number of campsites
39
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Pets allowed
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Phone number
(785) 539-6523
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Reservable
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026
Water hookup at site
Yes
Limited confidence·published by the source by RIDB / Recreation.gov·confirmed Aug 19, 2026

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Photos

What it looks like

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Sources for this page. Data courtesy of Recreation.gov (US-PD)
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.
Verify before you rely on this. Facilities close, fees change and equipment breaks. Every figure above shows when it was last confirmed — check those dates before driving out of your way. Something wrong? Tell us — a report from somebody who has been here outranks anything we imported.