Stockdale

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4800 Stockdale Park Road
MANHATTAN, KS 66503-8812

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

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

  • Electric hookups: all 12 sites
  • Water hookups: all 12 sites
  • Fire pit: all 12 sites
  • Picnic table: all 12 sites
  • Pets allowed: all 12 sites
  • ADA accessible: 1 of 12 sites
  • Longest RV: 135 ft
  • Largest party: 8 people
  • Power up to 50 amps
  • Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Directions

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 4 PM.

Reviews

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Bret L
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Very clean area , friendly camp host
Paula S
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Randy W
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Reviewed 3 months ago
Very clean. And quite. Relaxing. Great camp host
Evan R
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Reviewed 4 months ago
Bathrooms are very very meh. They are camp showers, no temperature control, need to press a button to turn them on every 15 seconds.
Dean F
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Reviewed 5 months ago
Great campground with lake views in a rural area.
Ruth R
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Reviewed 6 months ago
It was blissful, just us and one other family. Bathrooms were clean, we didn’t shower, so I don’t know what they were like. We will be back, we really enjoyed the walks and the site.
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Season dates

Peak season

Apr 15, 2027 – Sep 30, 2027

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Peak season

Apr 15, 2028 – Sep 30, 2028

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