Army Corps of Engineers · Stockton Lake · Stockton, MO

Orleans Trail

Orleans Trail Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.

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Photos courtesy of Gina Pate, G. Hill · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard, no hookups30
Standard with electric30
group standard electric1
Host/management1
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

61 sites in 2 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteLoopTypeEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
A01NORTStandardBack-in50GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A02NORTStandardBack-in35GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A03NORTStandardBack-in40GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A04NORTStandardBack-in35GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A05NORTStandardBack-in50GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A06NORTStandardBack-in40GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A07NORTStandardBack-in45GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A08NORTStandardBack-in40GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A09NORTStandardBack-in45GravelFullNo10 / 3Yes
A10NORTStandardBack-in50GravelPartialNo10 / 3Yes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric
Max vehicle length50 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite B18 is listed accessible

Orleans Trail Park offers 118 campsites, three shower houses, two dump stations, a boat ramp and a swimming beach. The campground is divided into north and south: non-electric sites, the showers and beach are in Orleans Trail North; and non-electric individual sites and the group camping area are in Orleans Trail South. An equestrian trailhead where horses can be kept is located in the south portion.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Orleans Trail30°40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 1.95 inches of precipitation, 3.9 inches of snowFebruary: 2.15 inches of precipitation, 1.0 inches of snowMarch: 3.06 inches of precipitation, 1.4 inches of snowApril: 4.82 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowMay: 5.90 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJune: 5.14 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowJuly: 4.32 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowAugust: 3.63 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowSeptember: 4.13 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowOctober: 3.88 inches of precipitation, 0.0 inches of snowNovember: 3.38 inches of precipitation, 0.2 inches of snowDecember: 2.52 inches of precipitation, 0.4 inches of snowJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 33.1°F averageFebruary: 37.5°F averageMarch: 46.7°F averageApril: 56.5°F averageMay: 66.2°F averageJune: 75.5°F averageJuly: 80.1°F averageAugust: 79.0°F averageSeptember: 70.8°F averageOctober: 59.2°F averageNovember: 47.7°F averageDecember: 37.8°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Stockton Dam, 3 miles from the campground at 922 feet, station USC00238082 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 45 inches a year. The dotted line is average snowfall, about 7 inches a year on the same inches scale.

Getting there

From Stockton, Missouri, take State Highway 39 south approximately 1/2-mile to R.B. Road. Take a left and drive approximately 1/2-mile. Turn right on Blake Street, continue about 1/2-mile, and follow signs to the park area.

Nearest townStockton, Missouri
Coordinates37.6594° N, 93.7831° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearRitter Springs Park ↗35.6 mi
RV sales & serviceYoungblood RV ↗43.4 mi

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Worth a stop

The Orleans Trail Marina is located nearby with camping and full marina services available.

On the National Register nearby

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Natural features

The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter.

Recreation

Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds.

Guidebooks for Missouri

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  • Best Tent Camping - Missouri and the Ozarks
    Steve Henry, 2014
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  • Rail-trails Iowa & Missouri
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2017
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  • The Ozarks: 43 spectacular hikes in Arkansas and Missouri
    Jim Warnock, 2017
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Orleans Trail?

Sites at Orleans Trail are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Orleans Trail?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 4:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Orleans Trail have?

62 sites, including 30 standard sites without power, 30 standard sites with power, and 1 group standard electric.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Orleans Trail?

The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Orleans Trail have hookups?

Yes, electric hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Orleans Trail?

Orleans Trail Park offers 118 campsites, three shower houses, two dump stations, a boat ramp and a swimming beach.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Orleans Trail?

Yes, pets are allowed at Orleans Trail. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Orleans Trail?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Orleans Trail?

Site B18 is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

Is there cell service at Orleans Trail?

FCC coverage maps show Verizon 4G LTE and AT&T 4G LTE at the campground point. Terrain changes that from one site to the next.

Source: FCC Broadband Map

What is there to do at Orleans Trail?

Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Orleans Trail?

Stockton, Missouri. The Orleans Trail Marina is located nearby with camping and full marina services available.

Source: Getting there