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Cedar Ridge (Mo)

Stockton Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: Aldrich, MO, MO

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$24 per night

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (193 reviews)

Season: Year-round

Cedar Ridge is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Fishing, hunting, camping, sailing, boating and scuba diving are popular activities.Boating is a popular pastime at the lake.

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, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/cedar-ridge-mo to be notified when sites open up.

Cedar Ridge is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains with nearly 300 miles of shoreline offering countless recreational opportunities. The campground provides access to popular activities including boating, fishing, sailing, and water sports.

Wildlife alert: Virginia Opossum, Canada Goose, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Wild Turkey, Tundra Swan, Ringneck Snake, Dekay's Brownsnake, and Three-toed Box Turtle have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Insider tips for Cedar Ridge (Mo): Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when reserving On-site amenities include a dump station, making it convenient for RV campers without full hookups

Skip Cedar Ridge (Mo) if: You require water and sewer hookups—only electric hookups are available on select sites. You need guaranteed hookups—most sites do not have hookups.

Best time to visit Cedar Ridge (Mo): Year-round — Cedar Ridge operates year-round according to verified data..

Nearby campgrounds: Masters (Mo) (Fair Play, MO), Hawker Point (STOCKTON, MO), Crabtree Cove (STOCKTON, MO), Ruark Bluff East (GREENFIELD, MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Cedar Ridge (Mo)

Cell signal at Cedar Ridge (Mo) (Aldrich, 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

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.

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Aldrich, MO, MO★ 4.4 (193 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Cedar Ridge is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Fishing, hunting, camping, sailing, boating and scuba diving are popular activities.Boating is a popular pastime at the lake.

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LIVE · weather + fire + AQI + availability + wildlife

Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonYear-round
Stay limit14 days
Max RV60 ft
Hookups30 electric sites
ADA sites3 sites
Pull-throughsAvailable
ToiletsVault toilets
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsDrinking WaterElectric HookupsBoat Launch
Recreation
Picnic TablesShowersCamp Host
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsDump StationFishing

Straight talk

CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reports

Known issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.

Known issuesFederal campground — book early. No hookups at most sites. Seasonal operations.
Skip it if:✕ You require water and sewer hookups—only electric hookups are available on select sites✕ You need guaranteed hookups—most sites do not have hookups

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand

Electric hookups are only available on select sites; confirm hookup availability when reserving

On-site amenities include a dump station, making it convenient for RV campers without full hookups

Best: Year-round

Cedar Ridge operates year-round according to verified data.

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G · 100%
Verizon
4G · 100%
AT&T
4G · 100%

FCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.

Wildlife nearby

iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 km
Alert: Virginia Opossum, Canada Goose, Lesser Black-backed Gull, Wild Turkey, Tundra Swan, Ringneck Snake, Dekay's Brownsnake, and Three-toed Box Turtle have been documented within 8km of the campground.

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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417-995-2045· Stockton Lake
Getting there →

From Bona, Missouri, take Highway 245 north for 0.5 miles to RA Highway. Turn left (north) on RA Highway and continue for 0.7 miles to the park.

Campground entrance

Google Maps API

Community

#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.

Frequently asked questions

RIDB facts + intel · FAQPage schema, speakable
How much does Cedar Ridge (Mo) cost per night?+
Cedar Ridge (Mo) costs $14–$24 per night. Hookup options: Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What season is Cedar Ridge (Mo) open?+
Cedar Ridge (Mo) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Cedar Ridge (Mo) have hookups?+
Electric hookups on select sites. No water/sewer.
What is the maximum RV length at Cedar Ridge (Mo)?+
Cedar Ridge (Mo) can accommodate RVs up to 60 feet.
How do I make reservations at Cedar Ridge (Mo)?+
Cedar Ridge (Mo) is a federal campground — book 6 months ahead at Recreation.gov. Set a free CamperWatch cancellation alert to be notified the moment a site opens.
What is the cell service like at Cedar Ridge (Mo)?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Cedar Ridge (Mo) is rated strong. Best carrier: T-Mobile. FCC maps show theoretical coverage — actual signal in remote or heavily forested areas may be weaker.
What season is Cedar Ridge (Mo) open, and what are check-in times?+
Cedar Ridge (Mo) is open Year-round. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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National Weather Service — Live hourly forecast + active alerts
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Google Air Quality API — Live AQI at exact campground coordinates
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iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
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Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
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FCC Broadband Map — Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile 4G/5G coverage data
broadbandmap.fcc.gov · quarterly
Sunrise-Sunset.org — Sunrise, sunset & golden hour for today
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Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
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RIDB — ADA sites, hookups, toilets, pets, campfire rules, bear boxes, max RV, activities, contact, directions
ridb.recreation.gov · /facilities /campsites /activities /links /recareas

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$14 /night★ 4.4 (193)
SeasonYear-round
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Masters (Mo)

Fair Play, MO

From $35/night

Hawker Point

STOCKTON, MO

From $14/night

Crabtree Cove

STOCKTON, MO

From $14/night

Ruark Bluff East

GREENFIELD, MO

From $14/night

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