Best Tent Camping near Tuttle Creek Lake
Tent campsites near Tuttle Creek Lake in Kansas feature several primitive options for campers seeking lakeside settings. Pottawatomie County State Lake #2 offers free tent camping with basic amenities including picnic tables and fire rings. For those seeking more developed facilities, Milford State Park provides tent camping at both Walnut Grove and Cedar Point campgrounds, offering access to the shores of Milford Lake approximately 30 minutes from Tuttle Creek.
The tent sites at Pottawatomie County State Lake #2 are situated on level ground with dirt and grass surfaces, many providing direct lake access. While this free campground includes pit toilets, campers must bring their own water as drinking water is not available. Fire rings and picnic tables are provided at each site, though some visitors have noted these facilities may show wear. During peak summer months and holiday weekends, local fishing activity increases substantially, potentially limiting privacy at tent sites. According to one visitor, "This is a great place to stay, very clean and well-maintained with no one bothering me at all."
Tent camping at Milford State Park's Walnut Grove offers more amenities than the primitive options, with restrooms, shower facilities, and designated tent areas with fire rings and picnic tables. Cedar Point campground features shaded tent sites, though reviewers have noted the terrain can be challenging. One camper shared, "Very limited tent camping as well. This lake is made for those with RVs." For tent-only campers seeking more privacy, the sites along Milford Lake's shoreline generally provide more seclusion than inland areas. The tent sites at both Pottawatomie and Milford offer water views, with some campsites allowing direct shoreline access for kayaks. Council Grove Lake, located south of the area, provides additional tent camping options at Kansas View, which includes more basic amenities including drinking water and picnic tables.
