Cedar Gap Group Shelter
Stockton Lake — lakeside
Location: MO, MO
Price: From $35 per night
Rating: 5 out of 5 (1 reviews)
Season: Memorial Day through Labor Day
Cedar Gap Shelter is an idyllic retreat located near the Stockton Lake Dam, offering breathtaking views of the lake. This well-equipped shelter features picnic tables for gatherings, a convenient drinking fountain, and restrooms nearby. Situated at the Cedar Gap Trailhead, visitors can easily access a picturesque 2-mile paved and graveled trail—perfect for a leisurely walk or light hike.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedar-gap-group-shelter to be notified when sites open up.
Cedar Gap Group Shelter offers breathtaking views of Stockton Lake near the dam, with easy access to a scenic 2-mile paved and graveled trail at the Cedar Gap Trailhead.
Wildlife alert: Three-toed Box Turtle, Marbled Godwit, Dark-eyed Junco, Baird's Sandpiper, Common Goldeneye, and Domestic Cattle present in the area.
Insider tips for Cedar Gap Group Shelter: Book early — this is a federal campground with limited availability Access the 2-mile paved and graveled Cedar Gap Trail directly from the shelter Visit nearby Stockton Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the campground
Skip Cedar Gap Group Shelter if: You need hookups — no hookups available at this site. You plan to camp outside Memorial Day through Labor Day — seasonal operations only.
Best time to visit Cedar Gap Group Shelter: Memorial Day - Labor Day — Campground operates seasonally during this period only.
Nearby campgrounds: Stockton Ball Field Pavilion (Stockton, MO), Stockton Park (Mo) (Stockton , MO), Crabtree Cove (STOCKTON, MO), Orleans Trail (STOCKTON, MO).
Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Gap Group Shelter
Cell signal at Cedar Gap Group Shelter (MO): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Cedar Gap Shelter is an idyllic retreat located near the Stockton Lake Dam, offering breathtaking views of the lake. This well-equipped shelter features picnic tables for gatherings, a convenient drinking fountain, and restrooms nearby. Situated at the Cedar Gap Trailhead, visitors can easily access a picturesque 2-mile paved and graveled trail—perfect for a leisurely walk or light hike.
Verified facts
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with limited availability
Access the 2-mile paved and graveled Cedar Gap Trail directly from the shelter
Visit nearby Stockton Veterans Memorial Park adjacent to the campground
Campground operates seasonally during this period only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Campground entrance
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Stockton Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Stockton Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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