State Park · Kansas, United States
Tuttle Creek Lake State Park
Tuttle Creek Lake State Park is a state park in Kansas, United States, covering 1,200 acres (486 ha).
State Park · Kansas, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Pottawatomie , Riley , Marshall, Kansas, United States |
| Area | 1,200 acres (486 ha) |
| Coordinates | 39.3333° N, 96.6667° W |
| Managed by | Kansas state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Tuttle Creek Lake State Park
Tuttle Creek Lake is a reservoir on the Big Blue River 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Manhattan, in the Flint Hills region of northeast Kansas. It was built and is operated by the Army Corps of Engineers for the primary purpose of flood control. Secondary functions of the project include release of water stores to maintain barge traffic on the Mississippi River during seasons of drought, maintenance of a multi-use conservation pool for fish and wildlife enhancement and recreation (fishing, hunting, and boating), and release of sufficient water in droughts to maintain water quality for downstream communities.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Manhattan, Kansas |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 5 miles north of Manhattan |
Airports near this park
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- Kansas City International Airport (MCI) · Kansas City, United States · 104.4 miles away
- Eppley Airfield (OMA) · Omaha, United States · 142.1 miles away
Parks nearby
Milford Lake State Park
Kaw River State Park
Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Park
Rock Creek Station State Historical Park
Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve
Perry State Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Tuttle Creek Lake State Park?
Tuttle Creek Lake State Park is in Kansas, United States (39.3333° N, 96.6667° W).
How big is Tuttle Creek Lake State Park?
Tuttle Creek Lake State Park covers 1,200 acres (486 ha).
How do I get to Tuttle Creek Lake State Park?
The nearest town is Manhattan, Kansas. about 5 miles north of Manhattan.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kansas_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Kansas state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuttle_Creek_Lake — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).