Tuttle Creek Lake

Tuttle Creek Lake is located 5 miles north of Manhattan as the reservoir is situated on the northern edge of the Flint Hills. The lake area offers 12,000 acres of water with 100 miles of wooded shoreline. More than 16,000 acres of land surround the lake and have been enhanced to benefit wildlife and provide excellent hunting opportunities. The area is acclaimed for common species of turkey, white-tailed deer, quail, pheasant and waterfowl.

Tuttle Creek Lake

Contact Information

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tuttle Creek
785-539-8511

Tuttle Creek State Park Office
785-539-7941

Hiking & Trails

Manhattan offers many hiking, biking and even equestrian trails. View the scenic Flint Hills landscape as you walk or run.

Biking

Manhattan and Kansas State University are both recognized as a bronze-level, bicycle friendly community and university, respectively, by the League of American Bicyclists. MHK features…

Hunting & Fishing

There is nothing like the call of the wild. More than 108,000 acres of public hunting land in Manhattan are free and open to licensed hunters during regular game seasons.

Kayaking, Canoeing & Paddling

Kansans are active on tracks, trails and in the water, as the Kansas River provides a great resource to connect with the natural system of Midwest streams and rivers.