Activities

  • boating

    Launch your boat from the concrete boat ramps or rent a boat from the marina. Click here for more information.

  • camping

    Basic and electric campsites are available. Click here for more information.

  • fishing

    You can expect to catch a variety of fish including bass, white bass, crappie, walleye, catfish or bluegill. Click here for more information.

  • lodging

    Stay inside Stockton State Park and enjoy all the beauty that Missouri's hidden gem has to offer. Click here for more information.

  • swimming

    Cool off at the beach. Click here for more information.

  • dining

    Grab a quick meal at the park's grill. For more information, visit the concessionaire's website.

  • picnicking

    Stockton State Park is a perfect venue for hosting large family gatherings and special outings. Click here for more information.

  • hiking

    One hiking trail is available. Click here for more information.

  • Interpretive Programs

    Nature programs are given during the summer months.

  • Playground

    For the kids, playground facilities are available in the vicinities of the north shelter and both the east and west campgrounds.

  • metal_detecting

    Metal detecting is allowed. Click here for more information. 

Park information

The clear waters of Stockton Lake beckon visitors to water ski, scuba dive, swim, or fish. And Stockton State Park is the perfect place to do it. It’s a perfect place for sailing – with perpetual southwest breeze and a nationally recognized sailing school housed at the marina. Two boat launches make it easy to get in the water, as does a swimming beach. Want to stay on land? The park is great for photographing wildlife, picnicking with the family, or just reveling in the beauty of southern Missouri. The park also offers a range of lodging from campsites to cabins.

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Park Hours

Park Grounds

Sunrise to sunset, year-round

Park Office hours

8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday year-round

Beach hours

May 20 through Sept. 18, 2011

8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily