Whether you are an avid fisherman, hunter, or weekend naturalist, Stockton Lake offers an abundance of fish and wildlife for your enjoyment. More than 20,000
, MO HuntingTake to the trails to enjoy the beauty of nature and the company of others on horseback. The shoreline, the wilderness trails, the bluff, the lake and the old abandoned roads on Corp land are savored one hoof beat at a time.
, MO EquestrianScuba divers have learned that Stockton Lake holds many great dive sites below her glittering surface. The underwater structures are as beautiful and varied as the surface terrain which surrounds the lake. Visibility will vary with the seasons and is usually in the 8 to 10
, MO Scuba DivingEleven campgrounds are conveniently located around Stockton Lake. Eight are managed by the Corps of Engineers (Cedar Ridge, Crabtree Cove, Hawker Point, Masters, Orleans Trail North, Orleans Trail South, Ruark Bluff East, and Ruark Bluff West); two are operated by marina concessionaires (
, MO CampingStockton Lake is a fishing paradise. Small coves along the lakeshore provide hundreds of protected fishing spots. The lake, fed by clear streams, is populated with many different species of fish. With depths sometimes exceeding 100
, MO FishingLocated in the old school house on "School House Hill" you will find some of the County's most precious history. In the muse...
Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...
Bates County Museum includes artifacts of pioneer history dating back to pre-Civil War. Cabin and stagecoach depot on complex...
Largest, private gun collection on display in region - more than 1,200 guns. Colt 45 revolver from Smiley Burnett (Gene Autry...