5020 Tuttle Creek Boulevard
Manhattan
Kansas, 66502
(785) 539-8511
Tuttle Creek Lake Campground (Carnahan Park) is a campground or RV park located in Manhattan.
This 252 acre park is located approximately 3 miles north of the dam on the west side of the lake. Facilities include 39 sites with water and electric hookups, 17 non-electric campsites, 2 walk-in campsites, a boat ramp with courtesy dock, shower/toilet building, sanitary dumpstation, swim beach, and playgrounds. Most campsites lack shade. The fee ranges from $12-$18 per camping unit April 15 – October 31. At Tuttle Creek Lake, the only area with day use fees is Tuttle Creek Cove Park. A boat ramp day use fee is collected there from April 15 to October 31. A beach use fee is collected from May 15 through September 15. Golden Age, Golden Access, and America the Beautiful Senior and Access passport holders are eligible to purchase the annual permit at half price. State park permits do not reciprocate with Corps day use permits.
Nearby restaurants include Salsarita's Fresh Cantina, El Tapatio Mexican Restaurant approximately 5.5 km away, Nico’s Little Italy, Powercat Sports Grill, and Bluestem Bistro approximately 4.4 km away.
Nearby accommodations include Regency Inn, Moore House B And B, Tuttle Creek Lake Campground (River Pond State Park) located at 5800A River Pond Road, Great Western Inn located at 201 Continental Drive approximately 18.6 km away, and Tuttle Creek Lake Campground (Tuttle Creek Cove Park) approximately 0.0 km away.