Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas
Stockdale
Army Corps of Engineers · Kansas, United States
- Sites
- 12
- Hookups
- 12 electric, 12 with water
- Season
- April 15 to September 30
- Max RV length
- 135 ft
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 1,135 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 2
- Cell coverage
- AT&T good · Verizon good · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Lake
- Tuttle Creek Lake
- Nearest town
- MANHATTAN
- Address
- 4800 Stockdale Park Road, MANHATTAN, KS, 66503-8812
- Phone
- 785-539-8511
- Activities
- Biking, Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
11 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
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
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38° | 22° | -19° | 59° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 49° | 26° | -14° | 72° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 58° | 37° | 10° | 81° | 7 of 11 |
| April | 71° | 46° | 27° | 90° | 3 of 11 |
| May | 76° | 58° | 43° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 91° | 70° | 51° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 91° | 72° | 62° | 102° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 87° | 70° | 60° | 109° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 66° | 47° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 70° | 49° | 30° | 85° | 2 of 10 |
| November | 58° | 39° | 16° | 78° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 29° | 12° | 72° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Nearby campgrounds
- Tuttle Creek Cove · Army Corps of Engineers · 2 mi · 39 sites
- Tuttle Creek State Park · Kansas State Parks · 5 mi · 711 sites
- Farnum Creek · Army Corps of Engineers · 17 mi · 51 sites
- Timber Creek Park · Army Corps of Engineers · 18 mi · 21 sites
- School Creek Camground · Army Corps of Engineers · 19 mi · 39 sites
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