Stockdale

- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- best months
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
- Max's CliffRock climbing2.2 mi
- The "Main" AreaRock climbing2.2 mi
Tuttle Creek CoveRiver fishing2.3 mi- Tuttle Creek LakeLake fishing3.3 mi
Big Blue RiverCanoeingPhoto: Kgwo1972 at English Wikipedia, Public domain (via Wikimedia Commons)4.5 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
- Tuttle Creek CoveRiver fishing · ~4 min drive
- Farnum CreekSurf fishing · ~29 min drive
- Richey CoveLake fishing · ~1h 13m drive
- Tuttle Creek LakeLake fishing · ~6 min drive
- Canning CreekRiver fishing · ~1h 13m drive
- Santa Fe TrailLake fishing · ~1h 15m drive
- Milford LakeLake fishing · ~31 min drive
- Cedar RidgeRiver fishing · ~7 min drive
- River Pond State ParkLake fishing · ~9 min drive
- Farnum CreekRiver fishing · ~29 min drive
Best time to visit Stockdale
Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
Jan
39° / 16°
3 wet
Feb
44° / 20°
4 wet
Mar
55° / 30°
6 wet
Apr
66° / 41°
9 wet
May
75° / 52°
11 wet
Jun
85° / 62°
10 wet
Jul
90° / 67°
9 wet
Aug
88° / 65°
9 wet
Sep
81° / 55°
7 wet
Oct
68° / 42°
7 wet
Nov
54° / 30°
5 wet
Dec
42° / 20°
4 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Tuttle Creek Lake, KS, 4.9 mi away at 1,058 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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