The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status. 

Contact Stockton Lake

Stockton Project Office
16435 E Stockton Lake Drive
Stockton, MO  65785-9416

Tel:  417-276-3113

Fax: 417-276-3510

Email: Stockton@usace.army.mil

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Stockton Lake News Releases

Waterfowl Blind Drawing Cancelled at Kanopolis Lake
8/19/2025 UPDATED
The annual waterfowl blind drawing held by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Kanopolis Lake has been cancelled for 2025 due to constrained resources and variable water...
Temporary recreation area closures and service reductions begin May 15 across Kansas City District, USACE
4/24/2025
The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close or reduce services at recreation areas across Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Iowa beginning May 15, 2025. USACE is...

Welcome to Stockton Lake

The Corps of Engineers wants to remind you to be safe no matter the season. Be sure to inspect your boats safety items before heading out. And remember, life jackets only work if you wear them!
Moving Firewood Transports TreeKilling Insects & Diseases. Remember to acquire your firewood locally near the campground or use certified pest free firewood.

 

 

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Expand List item 4940Collapse List item 4940  Fees

Camping-

Regular Season: Non-Electric $14.00-$16.00/night, Electric $18.00-$24.00/night.

Shoulder Season: Electric and Non-Electric $10.00/night.

Swimming Beach: Day use fee is $5.00 per private vehicle, $20.00 per bus,  or $2.00 per walk up. Children 16 and under are free.   

Boat Ramp: Day use fee is $5.00 per day.

Annual Day Use Pass: $40.00, good for one year from the month purchased.

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Regular Camping Season: 16 April - 30 September

Shoulder Camping Season: 15 March - 15 April and 1 October - 30 November (excludes Ruark Bluff West)

Boat Ramps: 1 March - 30 November

Beaches: 15 May - 15 September

 

 

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Expand List item 14413Collapse List item 14413  Hour of Operation
The Project Office is open to the public Monday - Friday from 7:30am - 4:00pm.
Expand List item 23666Collapse List item 23666  Stockton Lake Waterfowl Policy 2020

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