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 Nico’s Little Italy, Powercat Sports Grill located at 3011 Anderson Avenue, Bluestem Bistro approximately 4.4 km away, Taco Lucha located at 1130 Moro Street, and Auntie Mae's Parlor.
Places to stay within 20km of Tuttle Creek Lake Campground (Carnahan Park) include Tuttle Creek Lake Campground (River Pond State Park), Great Western Inn, Tuttle Creek Lake Campground (Tuttle Creek Cove Park), Tuttle Creek Lake Campground (Stockdale Park), and Broken Arrow Ranch.