Openings · last 7 days
0
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10227410
When Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake) reopens
Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
0
Openings · last 90 days
98
98 openings were recorded here in the last 90 days, but none in the last 30 — the pattern below would describe the past, not this season, so we do not chart it. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Apr 15 – May 3, 2027 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 95 tracked reservation dates (Apr 15 – May 3, 2027): 95 open for online reservation.
Where the open windows are
0% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 95 of 95 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Apr 15 – May 3, 2027Not open online0%
Open reservation dates95 / 95
Reserved (of online inventory)0 / 95
Weekday openings50
Weekend openings45
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 50 fall on weekdays and 45 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Apr 2027 – May 2027April holds the most room. 80 of 80 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 5 shelters| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Cottonwood | 19 |
| Shelter 1 | 19 |
| Shelter 2 | 19 |
| Shelter 3 | 19 |
| Shelter 4 | 19 |
The 5 shelters with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Tracked window
CoverageCampsite Sniper's data for this facility starts Apr 15, 2027. That is about 164 days after the current snapshot was taken, so dates before Apr 15, 2027 are not covered by what Campsite Sniper tracks here — they are not known to be unavailable. The reservation dates shown on this page describe Apr 15, 2027 onwards only. Check Recreation.gov for earlier dates.
Reservation dates
95 available reservation dates across 5 shelters at Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 5 shelters with current availability
| Shelter | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood | 19 | 19 dates | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| Shelter 1 | 19 | 19 dates | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| Shelter 2 | 19 | 19 dates | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| Shelter 3 | 19 | 19 dates | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
| Shelter 4 | 19 | 19 dates | Apr 15, 2027, Apr 16, 2027, Apr 17, 2027, Apr 18, 2027, Apr 19, 2027, Apr 20, 2027, Apr 21, 2027, Apr 22, 2027, Apr 23, 2027, Apr 24, 2027, Apr 25, 2027, Apr 26, 2027 +7 more |
About Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)
Overview
Outlet Park is located below the Tuttle Creek Lake Dam on the Big Blue River. The park features five reservable group shelters, reservable from April 15th- October 31st. The park is open year round from 6am to 10pm.
Outlet Park is a popular spot for local anglers and disc golf enthusiests. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of recreation activities including hiking, fishing, picnicking, disc golf and wildlife watching.
Recreation
Outlet Park is a populare day use destination. Located only a few minutes form Manhattan it makes a great destination for a picnic lunch with the family of a large group picnic.
Facilities
This year round day-use park offers five group picnic shelters. Shelters very in size and features available. All shelters have picnic tables, barbque grill.
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.
5 monitored sheltersDay use1 shadedPets OKMax party 200
Getting there
5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd, Manhattan, KS 66502785-539-8511
Day Use AreaDisc GolfHikingPicnickingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)?
Reservations for Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 95 of 95 tracked reservation dates are open (100%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 98 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)?
Campsite Sniper detected 98 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)?
April 2027, with 80 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 80.
When is the next open date at Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)?
Campsite Sniper cannot answer that from the current snapshot. The availability data held for Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake) begins Apr 15, 2027 — about 164 days after this snapshot was taken, so any earlier dates are outside what Campsite Sniper is tracking here rather than known to be unavailable. Check Recreation.gov for dates before Apr 15, 2027.
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