Tuttle Creek State Park News

UPDATED NEWS:      !! Attention BURN BAN !!       Due to the dry and windy conditions the park has been placed in a burn ban. Until further notice, campfires will not be allowed in the park. We will post an additional notice when the ban has been lifted. Your cooperation helps keep everyone safe. Thank you!

The burn ban also includes both Pottawatomie County State Fishing.

ENTANCE CLOSED: The Tuttle Creek Boulevard or Tubes entrance to the River Pond Area is temporally closed. The entrance off of Hwy 13, (East end of the dam) will be the only way to access the River Pond Area. The entrance is closed due to construction projects the Corps of Engineers are preforming on the outlet. Estimated closure time is June-Mid November.

Firewood is available to be purchased by CASH ONLY in the Rocky Ford Campground at Camp-Host Site 1, they are located directly across from the parking lot from Eagle Pass Trail. Firewood is also available at the camp store on the weekends. It is $5 for 10 pieces of wood.

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Purchase vehicle permits at self-pay station or park office which is open Monday - Friday 8 am - 4:30 PM.

For further information contact the park office at 785-539-7941, the office hours are M-F 8am-4:30pm.  Contact our Facebook page Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism - Tuttle creek for updated program and special event information. In the event of an emergency call 911.