Army Corps of Engineers · Tuttle Creek Lake · Manhattan, KS

Stockdale

Stockdale Campground is a 188-acre park located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.

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STOCKDALECampsite #2 StockdaleStockdale Campsite - 12Campsite #7 Stockdale-
Photos courtesy of Tuttle Creek Staff · Recreation.gov

Site mix

Standard with electric12
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 120 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01Pull-through135Gravel50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
02Back-in100GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
03Back-in62Gravel50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
04Back-in60Gravel50 ampYes / –8 / 3Yes
05Back-in45Gravel50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
06Back-in48Gravel50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
07Pull-through120Gravel50 ampYes / –8 / 4Yes
08Back-in50GravelFull50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
09Back-in50GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 2Yes
10Back-in60GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 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 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length135 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
AccessibilitySite 12 is listed accessible

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.

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

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Stockdale20°30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 0.58 inches of precipitationFebruary: 1.15 inches of precipitationMarch: 1.88 inches of precipitationApril: 3.30 inches of precipitationMay: 5.11 inches of precipitationJune: 5.25 inches of precipitationJuly: 4.32 inches of precipitationAugust: 4.20 inches of precipitationSeptember: 2.83 inches of precipitationOctober: 2.44 inches of precipitationNovember: 1.60 inches of precipitationDecember: 1.17 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 27.7°F averageFebruary: 31.8°F averageMarch: 42.8°F averageApril: 53.2°F averageMay: 63.5°F averageJune: 73.5°F averageJuly: 78.3°F averageAugust: 76.3°F averageSeptember: 67.8°F averageOctober: 55.2°F averageNovember: 42.1°F averageDecember: 31.4°F average0 in2 in4 in6 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Tuttle Creek Lake, 5 miles from the campground at 1,058 feet, station USC00148259 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 34 inches a year.

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.

Nearest townManhattan, Kansas
Coordinates39.3052° N, 96.6533° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Dump stationDump station ↗5.1 mi
RV sales & serviceFour Seasons RV ↗34 mi

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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.

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.

Nearby

Konza Prairie, Kansas State University, Fort Riley and the Prairie Parkway are all located a short drive from the campground

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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Stockdale?

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

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Stockdale?

Check-in 6:00 PM, checkout 5:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Stockdale have?

12 sites, including 12 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Stockdale?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Stockdale have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Stockdale?

Showers, flush toilets and electric hookups are provided.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Stockdale?

Yes, pets are allowed at Stockdale. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Stockdale?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Stockdale?

Site 12 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 Stockdale?

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 Stockdale?

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. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Stockdale?

Manhattan, Kansas. Konza Prairie, Kansas State University, Fort Riley and the Prairie Parkway are all located a short drive from the campground

Source: Getting there