Located near La Cygne in Linn County, Kansas, Tanglewood Lakes is a private, gated lake community approximately one hour south of the Kansas City area. The community features three private lakes totaling approximately 174 acres, offering a variety of opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and waterfront living. Whether you're searching for a peaceful weekend getaway or a full-time residence surrounded by nature, Tanglewood Lakes offers a relaxed country setting with plenty of room to unwind.
The 135-acre main lake accommodates recreational boating, water skiing, tubing, personal watercraft, and fishing, while the two smaller lakes provide quieter settings for fishing, floating, and swimming. Residents enjoy private boat docks, a swim beach, a park shelter, playground, horseshoe pits, and an active calendar of community events throughout the year.
The community also features a newly constructed office and community hall, campground with shower facilities, and numerous member activities including fishing tournaments, poker boat runs, annual picnics, barbecue competitions, bingo, and family events. Conveniently located just minutes from La Cygne and about an hour south of the Kansas City area, Tanglewood Lakes offers a welcoming waterfront lifestyle surrounded by natural rural Kansas beauty.
Tanglewood Lakes is featured in our Country Lake Living Near Kansas City guide, highlighting peaceful waterfront communities located within a short drive of the Kansas City metro.
WATERFRONT HOMES PRICE RANGE: $200,000 to $500,000
DRIVE TIME FROM KC: About 1 hour south of the Kansas City area
SCHOOLS: Jay Hawk School District
HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION: Tanglewood Lakes HOA
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Updated: 4th November, 2026 2:33 PM (UTC).
