Orleans Trail

Stockton Lake — lakeside, fishing

Location: STOCKTON, MO, MO

Price: From $14 per night

Price range: $14–$160 per night

Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (124 reviews)

Season: May through October

Orleans Trail 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.Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year.

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

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Orleans Trail is a shady campground on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains with nearly 300 miles of shoreline offering boating, fishing, and wildlife viewing. At $14/night, it's an affordable option for tent and RV camping.

Wildlife alert: Bald Eagles, Wild Turkey, Marbled Godwit, Dark-eyed Junco, Three-toed Box Turtle, Ringneck Snake, and Dekay's Brownsnake documented in the area

Insider tips for Orleans Trail: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Bring a self-contained RV as most sites have no hookups Sailboating is popular at the lake with several races annually

Skip Orleans Trail if: You need full RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You prefer year-round camping — seasonal May-October only. You want primitive facilities — latrine maintenance noted as needing attention in reviews.

Best time to visit Orleans Trail: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only. Shoulder season — Google reviewer noted it's especially beautiful during shoulder season.

Nearby campgrounds: Stockton Park (Mo) (Stockton , MO), Crabtree Cove (STOCKTON, MO), Cedar Gap Group Shelter (MO), Stockton Ball Field Pavilion (Stockton, MO).