Openings · last 7 days
32
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234280
When Tuttle Creek Cove reopens
Tuttle Creek Cove's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
47
Openings · last 90 days
54
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dTuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 18 of 54 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Tuesday (33.3%), with Monday (11) and Thursday (9) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 06:00 and 07:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 22 of 54 detected openings (40.7%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Central Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 4–29.8 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 022 | 8 | 14.8% |
| 004 | 7 | 13.0% |
| 038 | 5 | 9.3% |
| 015 | 5 | 9.3% |
| 020 | 4 | 7.4% |
Site 022 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026 · of 39 monitored sites
Of the 1,716 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026): 1,226 open for online reservation · 490 reserved.
Where the open windows are
28.6% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,226 of 1,716 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 31, 2026Not open online28.6%
Open site-nights1,226 / 1,716
Reserved (of online inventory)490 / 1,716
Weekday openings775
Weekend openings451
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 775 fall on weekdays and 451 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 892 of 1,209 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 39 sites| Window | Night | Sites 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 night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 002 | 38 |
| 017 | 38 |
| 022 | 38 |
| 001 | 37 |
| 003 | 37 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights 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 night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
1,226 open site-nights across 39 sites at Tuttle Creek Cove, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 131 2-night, 126 3-night, 71 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 20 at site 035.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 140 ft. 39 sites take 25 ft, 39 sites take 35 ft, 39 sites take 40 ft.
All 39 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 80 ft | Yes | 38 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +26 more |
| 017 | 75 ft | Yes | 38 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +26 more |
| 022 | 80 ft | Yes | 38 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +26 more |
| 001 | 75 ft | Yes | 37 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +25 more |
| 003 | 80 ft | Yes | 37 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +25 more |
| 005 | 75 ft | Yes | 36 | 17 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +24 more |
| 018 | 75 ft | Yes | 36 | 17 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +24 more |
| 020 | 80 ft | Yes | 36 | 17 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +24 more |
| 035 | 78 ft | Yes | 36 | 26 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +24 more |
| 007 | 75 ft | Yes | 35 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +23 more |
| 008 | 85 ft | Yes | 35 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +23 more |
| 021 | 75 ft | Yes | 35 | 16 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +23 more |
| 034 | 78 ft | Yes | 35 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +23 more |
| 010 | 85 ft | Yes | 34 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5 +22 more |
| 024 | 60 ft | Yes | 34 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +22 more |
| 038 | 72 ft | Yes | 34 | 14 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +22 more |
| 016 | 80 ft | Yes | 33 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +21 more |
| 023 | 60 ft | Yes | 33 | 19 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +21 more |
| 028 | 60 ft | Yes | 33 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +21 more |
| 037 | 72 ft | Yes | 33 | 14 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +21 more |
| 006 | 80 ft | Yes | 32 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +20 more |
| 009 | 70 ft | Yes | 32 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +20 more |
| 015 | 75 ft | Yes | 31 | 18 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +19 more |
| 019 | 75 ft | Yes | 31 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 5, Oct 6 +19 more |
| 026 | 60 ft | Yes | 31 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +19 more |
| 032 | 75 ft | Yes | 31 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +19 more |
| 031 | 75 ft | Yes | 30 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7 +18 more |
| 013 | 75 ft | Yes | 29 | 11 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +17 more |
| 033 | 80 ft | Yes | 29 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +17 more |
| 014 | 75 ft | Yes | 28 | 14 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +16 more |
| 004 | 80 ft | Yes | 27 | 18 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +15 more |
| 011 | 140 ft | Yes | 27 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 11, Oct 12 +15 more |
| 029 | 62 ft | Yes | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +14 more |
| 030 | 60 ft | Yes | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15 +14 more |
| 039 | 72 ft | Yes | 26 | 14 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +14 more |
| 027 | 58 ft | Yes | 22 | 13 nights | Sep 20, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +10 more |
| 012 | 75 ft | Yes | 21 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8 +9 more |
| 025 | 60 ft | Yes | 21 | 14 nights | Sep 20, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +9 more |
| 036 | 72 ft | Yes | 20 | 10 nights | Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 15, Oct 22, Oct 23 +8 more |
About Tuttle Creek Cove
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.
39 monitored sitesRVs up to 140 ft39 with hookups12 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
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.
6040 Tuttle Cove Road, Manhattan, KS 66503(785)539-6523
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingHuntingWildlife Viewing
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234280 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Tuttle Creek Cove?
Reservations for Tuttle Creek Cove are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,226 of 1,716 tracked site-nights are open (71.4%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 54 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground 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 Tuttle Creek Cove?
Campsite Sniper detected 32 site-date openings at Tuttle Creek Cove in the last 7 days, 47 over 30 days and 54 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Tuttle Creek Cove?
Tuesday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 18 of 54 (33.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Tuttle Creek Cove?
126 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 20 at site 035. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Tuttle Creek Cove fit a 35-foot RV?
39 of the 39 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 140 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Tuttle Creek Cove?
October 2026, with 892 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,209.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Tuttle Creek Cove?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 8 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 4-29.8 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Tuttle Creek Cove?
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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