Exploring one of the 28 Kansas State Parks provides visitors an opportunity to see the natural beauty of this amazing state. The state parks system includes a rail trail, historic structures and events.
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5800A River Pond Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502
Located near Manhattan, Tuttle Creek State Park offers visitors a wide variety of outdoor recreation options. Tuttle Creek Lake, the state’s second-largest impoundment, covers about 12,500 acres and has more than 100 miles of rugged, wooded shoreline to explore. The 1,250-acre park features camping and fishing, and scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
Tuttle Creek’s surrounding land is home to one of the steepest mountain biking trails in the state. In fact, riders travel from across the country to try out the Kansas trail with its mountainous terrain. Competitions are held throughout the year though bikers can ride this professional-grade path year-round.
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5800A River Pond Rd. Manhattan, KS 66502
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Exploring one of the 28 Kansas State Parks provides visitors an opportunity to see the natural beauty of this amazing state. The state parks system includes a rail trail, historic structures and events.
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Accessibility: Tuttle Creek State Park offers 7 cabins that are ADA accessible. The Kiowa, Cherokee, and Sioux Cabins are ADA-accessible cabins located in the River Pond Campground. The Nemaha, Pottawatomie, Shawnee, and Riley Cabins are the ADA-accessible cabins located in the Cedar Ridge Campground. Nemaha cabin is also one of our pet-friendly cabins. There is one ADA accessible dock located in River Pond and is adjacent to the swim beach on the East hand side of the park. We have no ADA-accessible trails at the park.
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Do I need a permit to visit Tuttle Creek State Park?
You’ll need to purchase a Vehicle Permit for daily visits or have a valid .
A Camping permit is required for overnight stays. 14-Day, Seasonal, and Annual Camping Passes are also available as well as at the State Park Offices.
Tuttle Creek Park Office - (785) 539-7941
Where can I buy the permits needed to get into Tuttle Creek State Park?
Vehicle permits, camping, and utility permits are required year-round and are available , from the office, or self-pay station.
Tuttle Creek Park Office - (785) 539-7941
Do you have to pay to get into Tuttle Creek State Park?
Yes, Tuttle Creek State Park requires a permit for park usage and overnight stays. For more information on State Park fees, please click .
Tuttle Creek Park Office - (785) 539-7941
Are dogs allowed at Tuttle Creek State Park?
Yes, all pets must always be restrained by a camper, cage, hand-held leash, or tethered chain no longer than 10 feet. They are not allowed on swimming beaches or swimming areas that are delineated by buoys or other markers or in public buildings or structures. Dogs participating in authorized activities or assisting the visually or hearing impaired are not subject to these restrictions.
Can I fish at Tuttle Creek State Park?
Yes, fishing is permitted at Tuttle Creek State Park. Questions pertaining to fishing should be directed to the Tuttle Creek Park Office - (785) 539-7941.
Can I hunt at Tuttle Creek State Park?
Questions pertaining to hunting and the wildlife area should be directed to the Tuttle Creek Park Office - (785) 539-7941
Can I fly a drone at Tuttle Creek State Park
Drone flying is only permitted in some designated areas at some State Parks. Please contact the Tuttle Creek Park Office at (785) 539-4971for more information on whether or not drone flying is permissible.
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