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Hawker Point

Stockton Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: STOCKTON, MO, MO

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$20 per night

Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (207 reviews)

Season: May through October

Hawker Point Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.Hawker Point Park offers 62 campsites. Amenities like showers, a dump station and flush toilets create a comfortable camping environment.

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, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing, Boat Launch

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

Hawker Point is a shady campground on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains with nearly 300 miles of shoreline offering boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. Google reviewers (4.6/5 from 122 reviews) praise amazing views, waterfront sites, and excellent staff.

Wildlife alert: Red-bellied Woodpecker, Dark-eyed Junco, Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, Ringneck Snake, Dekay's Brownsnake, Common Snapping Turtle

Insider tips for Hawker Point: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Many sites are right next to the water with excellent views Sailboating is especially popular; the lake hosts several races each year

Skip Hawker Point if: You need water or dump hookups — most sites are not equipped with hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs. You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations May through October only.

Best time to visit Hawker Point: May-October — Official operating season per verified data. October-November and March-April — Shoulder season rates of $10 for electric sites or $5 with America the Beautiful pass per Google reviews.

Nearby campgrounds: Orleans Trail (STOCKTON, MO), Crabtree Cove (STOCKTON, MO), Masters (Mo) (Fair Play, MO), Stockton Park (Mo) (Stockton , MO).

Cell Phone Coverage at Hawker Point

Cell signal at Hawker Point (STOCKTON, 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.

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STOCKTON, MO, MO★ 4.6 (207 reviews)From $14/nightFederal campground · book on Recreation.gov
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Hawker Point Campground is a shady campground located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along its nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state.Hawker Point Park offers 62 campsites. Amenities like showers, a dump station and flush toilets create a comfortable camping environment.

Best for:AnglersBoatersWildlife watchersFamiliesSites:TentRV
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Verified facts

RIDB / Recreation.gov official database
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
SeasonMay through October
Stay limit14 days
Max RV30 ft
Hookups30 electric sites
ADA sites1 sites
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed
Max/site6 people

Amenities

RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verified
Essentials
Fire RingsShowersCamp Host
Recreation
Picnic TablesDump StationFishing
Family & Pets
Flush ToiletsElectric HookupsBoat Launch

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 need water or dump hookups — most sites are not equipped with hookups; only suitable for self-contained RVs✕ You plan to visit November through April — seasonal operations May through October only

Insider tips & when to go

CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entry

Book early

this is a federal campground with high demand

Many sites are right next to the water with excellent views

Sailboating is especially popular; the lake hosts several races each year

Best: May-October

Official operating season per verified data

Best: October-November and March-April

Shoulder season rates of $10 for electric sites or $5 with America the Beautiful pass per Google reviews

Things to do nearby

RIDB /activities /recareas + intel

Conditions today

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at campground coordinates

Cell signal

FCC BDC · quarterly dataset
T-Mobile
4G + 5G · 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: Red-bellied Woodpecker, Dark-eyed Junco, Canada Goose, Wild Turkey, Ringneck Snake, Dekay's Brownsnake, Common Snapping Turtle

Location

Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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417-276-7266· Stockton Lake
Getting there →

From Stockton, Missouri, take State Highway 39 south for 6.2 miles, turn left on Highway H and continue for 5.2 miles to the park entrance.

Campground entrance

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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 Hawker Point cost per night?+
Hawker Point costs $14–$20 per night. Hookup options: No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What season is Hawker Point open?+
Hawker Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.
Does Hawker Point have hookups?+
No hookups. Suitable for self-contained RVs.
What is the maximum RV length at Hawker Point?+
Hawker Point can accommodate RVs up to 30 feet.
How do I make reservations at Hawker Point?+
Hawker Point 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 Hawker Point?+
According to FCC coverage maps, cell signal at Hawker Point 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 Hawker Point open, and what are check-in times?+
Hawker Point is open May through October. Check-in is 2:00 PM, check-out is 12:00 PM.

Official resources

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●Data sources on this page
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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
airquality.googleapis.com
iNaturalist — Research-grade wildlife within 8km
api.inaturalist.org
Google Pollen API — Today’s tree, grass & weed pollen forecast
pollen.googleapis.com
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
api.sunrise-sunset.org
Google Street View — Campground entrance & access road imagery
maps.googleapis.com
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★ 4.6 (207)
SeasonMay through October
Check-in2:00 PM
Check-out12:00 PM
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Nearby Campgrounds

Orleans Trail

STOCKTON, MO

From $14/night

Crabtree Cove

STOCKTON, MO

From $14/night

Masters (Mo)

Fair Play, MO

From $35/night

Stockton Park (Mo)

Stockton , MO

From $35/night

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