Stockton State Park
- Status
- Status not postedDaily sunrise – sunset
- Entrance fee
- Statewide rule — see below
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions10-ft leash
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- mostateparks.com(417) 276-4259
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 2,081 acres, Stockton State Park lies in Cedar County, about 18 miles west of Bolivar.
Visitors come for mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a swimming beach. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites. Roofed lodging includes cabins.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | sunrise – sunset | — |
| Park | 2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday. | ||
Official wording
Park Grounds: Sunrise to sunset, year-round
2025-2026 State Holidays: On the following days (actual or observed), staff will not be available and park buildings will be closed: Thanksgiving Day; Nov. 28, 2025; Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; New Year’s Eve; New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King Jr. Day; Lincoln’s Birthday; and Washington's Birthday.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Fees and passes
Fees apply to camping, lodging and some tours (e.g. cave tours).
Statewide fee rule from Missouri's park system; this park’s page doesn’t list its own fees.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Missouri State Parks reservation system (UseDirect / Tyler, 'ICampMO')
- Phone
- 877-422-6766 (877-ICampMO)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions · leash up to 10 feet
Not allowed in or on: any building that is not part of the cabins for canines program.
We recommend no more than two dogs per campsite. Pets must be supervised and kept on leashes no longer than 10 feet at all times. Pet waste bags are available in most locations. Other than service animals, pets are not allowed inside any building that is not part of the Cabins for Canines program, or in public swimming areas or waters reserved for fishing.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Campground Season: Year-round Reservations: Year-round | — | Basic, Electric*, Family*, Walk-in | — |
| East Campground Season: Year-round Reservations: Year-round | — | Electric, FamilyShowers | — |
Camping details from the park
Stockton State Park offers basic and electric campsites as well as walk-in basic campsites. There are also two special-use camping areas. For a little extra space, try one of the park's family campsites.
Get everything you need for your stay at the park's marina.
Printable campground maps are available for your reference by clicking the "Map" links.
Individual Campground Information
CampgroundAvailable DatesShowers/Water AvailableReservationsTypes of Sites
West Campground (Map)
Year-roundApr 1-Oct 31Year-roundBasic, Electric*, Family*, Walk-in
East Campground (Map)
Year-roundApr 1-Oct 31Year-roundElectric, Family
- The campgrounds are fully reservable.
- The five walk-in campsites are between 426 and 646 feet from their parking area. These sites are suitable only for tent camping.
- During the off-season (November through March), water is available from the RV fill hydrant near the dump station in the East Campground.
- Firewood is available for purchase year-round near the duplex cabins, just south of the campgrounds.
- Parking of watercraft or all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trailers off of the campsite pad (usually in the grass) is permitted at this facility.
Other Types of Camping Areas Available in the Park:
Special-use camping
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
- Cabins: 1 unit
- Camper cabins: 7 units
- Duplex/four-plex units: 9 units
Stay inside Stockton State Park and enjoy all the beauty that Missouri's hidden gem has to offer. Whether you enjoy the spacious duplexes or the log camper cabins, Stockton State Park is your home away from home.
The two-bedroom duplexes have a full pull-out sleeper sofa, two queen-size beds and a modern kitchen and sleep up to six. The one-bedroom duplexes have a queen-size bed and a queen-size Murphy bed, as well as a full kitchen with a dishwasher, and sleep up to four. The one-bedroom cabin has a queen size-bed and a full pull-out sleeper sofa, as well as a full kitchen with a dishwasher, and sleep up to four.
The log cabins provide accommodations for up to four adults and two children. These accommodations include a queen-size bed, a full-size futon and a carpeted loft for sleeping bags. The camper cabins have electricity, heating and air conditioning but do not include water or restrooms. Each cabin has a dining table, a ceiling fan, a compact refrigerator and a microwave/toaster oven. Exterior amenities include a picnic table, a pedestal grill and a
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campfire grill. Parking is designated for each unit and can accommodate two vehicles and a boat trailer. Drinking water is located nearby. A modern central restroom and showerhouse is available within walking distance of the cabins during the camping on-season.
Dogs are allowed in a limited number of the cabins for an additional fee. Click on the Cabins for Canines link to the right for more information.
The units are open April through October. The full-service marina and restaurant are just steps away.
Call 417-276-5329 today or visit the concessionaire's website and start planning your getaway vacation.
For temporary closures related to weather, stewardship activities and maintenance, as well as temporary trail closures, visit our Park and Site Status Map.
Things to do
BoatingCampingFishingSwimmingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingBikingMountain bikingHikingRanger and interpretive programs
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-stockton-lakeview-trail |
| Nyblad Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-nyblad-trail |
| Sortor's Bluff Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-sortors-bluff-trail |
| Stockton State Park Water Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-stockton-state-park-water-trail |
| Umber Ridge Trail | — | — | Trail information: https://mostateparks.com/media/pdf/trail-details-umber-ridge-trail |
Trail descriptions from the park
Lakeview TrailNyblad TrailSortor's Bluff TrailStockton State Park Water TrailUmber Ridge Trail
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Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic areas
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Swimming beach
- Marina or boat slips
Camping
- Tent camping
Lodging
- Cabins
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Accessibility
Park Office
The park office is accessible to all visitors, with an accessible parking space adjacent to the entrance. Upon entering, you will find a lobby with an information rack and helpful staff. An accessible restroom is available. Outside, a kiosk houses park information.
Picnic Areas
North Picnic Area
This scenic picnic area was designed for everyone to enjoy. Located on a bluff overlooking the lake is a shelter with two accessible parking spaces. An adjacent pathway leads past a water fountain and to the shelter, where you will find group grills, electrical outlets and extended-end picnic tables. The view is breathtaking. This shelter accommodates up to 100 people and can be reserved.
Also in the area are three accessible individual picnic sites, all of which have an accessible parking space, pathway, extended-end table and pedestal grill. An accessible vault toilet is centrally located, and a second water fountain is found at the far end of the area.
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South Day-Use Area
This mostly sunny area has a great view of the lake. Paved parking is an average 5.8% slope, and the path leading to the shelter is an average 8.5% slope. This shelter is not considered accessible, but it does contain two extended-end tables. The shelter accommodates up to 50 people and has two group grills. The most limiting barrier is the vault toilet, which has not been modified. The closest accessible restroom is in the campground.
Other Picnic Areas
Two other picnic areas are located along the main road. They have not been modified for accessibility.
Beach Area
Although the parking area is level, the beach is not accessible due to the long, steep pathway leading down to the sand. There are two accessible parking spaces.
Hartley Boat Launch
Due to excessive lake fluctuations, this area has not been modified for accessibility. The launch area has a mostly-level paved parking lot with a boat launch having a slope of 8.8%. The loading area has a slope of 3.8%. The courtesy dock is a movable structure located on the natural bank. There is an accessible vault toilet and two accessible parking spots.
Two picnic sites are found in this area. One has a fine gravel path off the road and an extended-end picnic table. Both have pedestal grills.
Marina Area
The marina store is located down a paved path with an average 10.1% slope to the dock, which rises or lowers depending on the lake level. The marina dock itself is not accessible at this time. There are two accessible parking spaces.
The two-lane boat launch has a 13% slope with a loading dock that has a 1-foot step. The courtesy dock nearby has a paved path with a 11.6% slope. Trailer parking spaces are an average 5% slope.
For those wishing to watch the lake activity or just enjoy the view, an accessible parking space is available, and an accessible kiosk with benches is nearby. The vault toilet in the area has not been modified to be accessible.
Snak Shack
The restaurant is located at the marina. The paved path to the marina has an average 10.1% slope to the dock.
Lodging
One duplex unit was constructed to be accessible, including the kitchenette. Outside is a patio with an extended-end table, pedestal grill and a fire ring. Cabin #11 has been modified to be accessible. Two of the camper cabins, #8 and #9, are also accessible.
Campground
This lightly wooded area is divided into east and west sides. Four electric sites and one basic site have been constructed to be accessible. Water hydrants are scattered through the campground and have paved pathways.
Campground Showerhouses
The east side showerhouse has two accessible parking spaces with a continuous pathway past a water fountain to the entrance. The restroom and shower entrance doors have a 4-foot diameter area in front. Inside, the lavatories are push-button operated and the toilet is a side-transfer. The showers have a changing area and a grab bar. Outside, a shady kiosk makes a nice waiting area.
The west side showerhouse has two accessible spaces. One is level, and one has a 5% slope perpendicular to parking. Inside is plenty of room and accessible lavatories. The toilet is a side-transfer, and the shower is push button-with bench seating. An accessible vault toilet is found at the far end of this loop.
The campground amphitheater is located down a hillside and is not accessible.
Stockton State Park
19100 S. Highway 215
Dadeville, MO 65635
417-276-4259
800-334-6946
800-379-2419 TDD
Last updated: May 2022
Official accessibility information
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 19100 S. Highway 215
Dadeville, MO 65635-1029 - Nearest town
- Bolivar — about 18 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 37.6072, -93.7506
- Phone
- (417) 276-4259
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Missouri State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- Quick List of Parks and Historic Sites (HTML) + MoDNR ArcGIS boundary layer for coordinates
- Wikidata
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology