Picnic Shelters

Stockton Lake has many picnic shelters around the lake. Most of our day use areas have picnic shelters and there are three large reservable shelters to accommodate big groups. Contact the Stockton Lake Project Office at 417-276-3113 to make reservations.

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Reservable Picnic Shelters

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 Cedar Gap Shelter

Cedar Gap Shelter is available year round from 6:00am to 10:00pm daily. The shelter may be reserved for $35.00 daily. The shelter has electricity and water and offers a beautiful view of the lake, ten picnic tables, a large grill for cooking, a vault toilet and ample parking. The shelter is located next to the Project Office by the dam.

 Ruark Bluff Shelter

Ruark Bluff Shelter is available from April 16 to September 30th from 6:00am to 10:00pm daily. The shelter may be reserved for $35.00 daily. The shelter has picnic tables and a large grill for cooking. The shelter offers a great setting and easy access to vault toilets, beach, basket ball court, volley ball net, playground, boat ramp, fishing dock, and ample parking. The shelter is located at the Ruark Bluff day use area.

 Stockton Day Use Shelter

Stockton Day Use Shelter is available from April 16 to September 30th from 6:00am to 10:00pm daily. The shelter may be reserved for $30.00 Monday through Thursday or $35 Friday through Sunday. The shelter offers a peaceful setting and has electricity and water and offers eight picnic tables, a large grill for cooking, a flush toilet and ample parking. The shelter is located in Stockton Park at the end of RB road in Stockton.

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