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Other Names | Tuttle Spillway Cycle Area, Spillway OHV Area |
Last Known Status | Open |
Located on the southeastern portion of Tuttle Creek Lake, this area offers several miles of trails that range in difficulty from novice to expert. Most of the terrrain is a mix of narrow but twisty hard packed trails but there are a couple play areas with small jumps and hillclimbs to check out.
The staging area has plenty of room for parking but shade is limited. Amenities include a loading ramp, vault toilets and a few picnic tables located under some large shade trees.
The park is only open during daylight hours but River Pond State Park and other campgrounds are just a few minutes away.
Permit Required | No | |
Dates Open | Year-Round | |
Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Unknown | |
Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
Noise Limit | Yes | |
Whip Flags | Not Required | |
Maximum Vehicle Width | Yes (65 inches) | has entrance gate or posts |
Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | |
ATVs | Permitted | |
UTV & SXS | Permitted | (maximum width 65 inches) |
SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Prohibited | |
Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Prohibited | |
2 Stroke Engines | No Restriction | |
MX Helmet Required | Yes | |
Camping | Prohibited | |
Campfires | Prohibited | |
Night Riding | No | riding hours 9am-sunset |
Alcohol | Prohibited | |
Rule Enforcement |
Approx Size | 90 acres | |
Miles Of Trail | 5 | |
Climate Type | Forest | |
Elevation | 1100 to 1200 ft. | |
Trail Maintenance | Marked, Not Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
Loose Dirt | Mostly | |
Hard Pack | Some | |
Sand | Little | |
Mud | Little | |
Dust | Little | |
Rocks | Little | |
Trees | Many | |
Steep Hills | Some | steep hill climbs in the lower pit area |
Water Crossings | Few | |
Small Jumps | Some | |
Large Jumps | None | |
Berms | Some | |
Sand/Gravel Pits | None | |
Roads | None | |
Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
Novice | Some | |
Amateur | Mostly | |
Expert | Little |
Area | Motorized Trails |
Land | Army Corps of Engineers |
Gasoline | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Hop-N-Skip (785) 539-2862 |
Diesel | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Hop-N-Skip (785) 539-2862 |
Water | 1-5 Miles (W) | River Pond State Park (785) 539-8511 |
RV Hookup | 1-5 Miles (W) | River Pond State Park (785) 539-8511 |
RV Disposal | 1-5 Miles (W) | River Pond State Park (785) 539-8511 |
Campground | 1-5 Miles (W) | River Pond State Park (785) 539-8511 |
Conv Store | 1-5 Miles (SW) | Hop-N-Skip (785) 539-2862 |
Parking | (None) |
Entry | (None) |
Riding | (None) |
Camping | (None) |
Our Rating | Good |
Recommended Stay | Full Day |
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Nearest City | Manhattan, KS | ||
| From: Manhattan, KS
1) Take US-24 (Tuttle Creek Blvd.) north about 5 miles 2) Turn right (east) on SR-13, continue 2.2 miles 3) Turn right (south) on Dyer Road, continue about .5 miles. 4) Park entrance is on the right. |
Contact Info | Tuttle Creek Project Office 5020 Tuttle Creek Blvd Manhattan, KS 66502 (785) 539-8511 tuttle.creek@usace.army.mil www.nwk.usace.army.mil |
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