Campground

Stockdale

Tuttle Creek Lake · MANHATTAN · Kansas — managed by US Army Corps of Engineers

Stockdale campground
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Weekend availability at Stockdale

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 18, 2:44 AM PT
  • Fri, Sep 18
    Open
    3/12 sites
  • Fri, Sep 25
    Open
    6/12 sites

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
12
Electric sites
12
Water hookups
12
Pull-through
2
Standard Electric

About this campground

Overview Stockdale Campground is a 188-acre park located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.Recreation Tuttle Creek Lake's 11 parks, marina, 10,9000 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation activities. Boating, fishing and picnicking top the list. Power boaters on Tuttle Creek Lake will enjoy the large body of the lake on calm days for water skiing and pleasure boating. Canoeists and kayakers will find River Pond below the dam a perfect place for paddling. The state park offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals. Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkeys, crappie, channel catfish and other wildlife can be found at Tuttle Creek. The lake's fish and wildlife resources provide sightseers, anglers and hunters ample opportunities for their sports. The lake also boasts miles of hiking, biking, off-road vehicle and equestrian trails. The Blue River Trail, a one mile long loop in Outlet Park, provides excellent views of wildlife in all seasons. Click here to learn about additional trails around the lake. Facilities Stockdale Campground offers 12 spacious campsites in a compact draw on the lake shore. Showers, flush toilets and electric hookups are provided. Swimming beaches, playgrounds and picnic shelters are also available in nearby parks, making the area ideal for family trips or parties. Showers, flush toilets, water and 50 amp electric hookups provided.Natural Features Tuttle Creek Lake is situated in the northern portion of the Flint Hills, which are characterized by flat-topped hills with long, steep slopes, limestone rock outcrops and well-defined stream channels. The climate is typified by warm summers and moderately cold winters. Nearly 2 million guests visit Tuttle Creek Lake each year to enjoy the endless recreational opportunities provided by the vast lake and surrounding landscape. Nearby Attractions Konza Prairie, Kansas State University, Fort Riley and the Prairie Parkway are all located a short drive from the campground

Getting there

From the intersection of US-24 and K-13 at the west end of the dam, travel west on US-24.Tuttle Creek Blvd for 5 miles. Turn right on Riley County Road 895 and continue for 2 miles. Turn right again on Riley County Road 396/Stockdale Park Road and continue 2.5 miles to main campground.

Elevation
1,106 ft
Contact
785-539-8511

Activities

  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • HIKING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • BIKING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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