Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake)
Outlet Park is located below the Tuttle Creek Lake Dam on the Big Blue River. The park features five reservable group shelters, reservable from April 15th- October 31st. The park is open year round from 6am to 10pm.
Outlet Park is a popular spot for local anglers and disc golf enthusiests. Visitors to the park can enjoy a range of recreation activities including hiking, fishing, picnicking, disc golf and wildlife watching.
This year round day-use park offers five group picnic shelters. Shelters very in size and features available. All shelters have picnic tables, barbque grill.
Need to Know
Park hours 6 a.m.- 10 p.m.
Special event permits are required for activities out-side the day to day activities of the park this included but is not limited to the following amplified music, vendor sales, specialized apperatus (e.g. bounce houses, dunk tanks, rock walls, water slides etc), and groups that exceed facility carrying capacity. Permit request must be made 30 days in advace. Contract park office for information about special event permits (785)-539-8511 M-F 8am-4:30PM CST.
Park is subject to Title 36 regulation enforcement. Visit Title 36 to view the regulations.
Additional park specific rules and regulations can be found on the campground map. Outlet Park Rules and Regulations.
Shelter use is subject to "public or mass gathering" restrictions as defined in active Riley County local health officer orders. Like wise users must exercise methods to protect themselves and other visitors from COCID-19 while visiting the Park as advised by the CDC and Riley County Heath Department.
Shelters, Playgrounds, Tables, Grills, Trashcans and similar outdoor equipment is cleaned regularly, but not sanitized and offers no additional protection from COVID-19. No hand soap or sanitized is provided at the parks.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefiewwood.org for futher informati on.
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.
Recreation
Outlet Park is a populare day use destination. Located only a few minutes form Manhattan it makes a great destination for a picnic lunch with the family of a large group picnic.
Contact Information
Mailing
5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd Manhattan KS 66502
Physical
5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd Manhattan KS 66502
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 785-539-8511
Rental Options
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Available Campsites
- Site Shelter 1, Loop 1, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site Shelter 4, Loop 2, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site Shelter 3, Loop 2, Type Group Shelter Nonelectric
- Site Cottonwood, Loop 1, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site Shelter 2, Loop 1, Type Group Shelter Electric
