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
107
107 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 · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 5 monitored sites
Of the 220 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 196 open for online reservation · 12 reserved · 12 closed.
Where the open windows are
10.9% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 196 of 220 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online10.9%
Open reservation dates196 / 220
Reserved (of online inventory)12 / 208
Weekday openings117
Weekend openings79
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 117 fall on weekdays and 79 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 148 of 155 reservation dates are still open there.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 5 shelters| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by shelter
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Shelter | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Shelter 3 | 44 |
| Shelter 1 | 40 |
| Shelter 4 | 40 |
| Shelter 2 | 37 |
| Cottonwood | 35 |
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.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shelter 3 | 44 | 44 dates | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +32 more |
| Shelter 1 | 40 | 40 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +28 more |
| Shelter 4 | 40 | 21 dates | Sep 18, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +28 more |
| Shelter 2 | 37 | 21 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 5 +25 more |
| Cottonwood | 35 | 13 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +23 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: 196 of 220 tracked reservation dates are open (89.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 107 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 Sep 18, 2026 16:19 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 107 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)?
October 2026, with 148 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 155.
When is the next open date at Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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