Stockdale
Tuttle Creek Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: MANHATTAN, KS, KS
Price: From $24 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (32 reviews)
Season: May through October
Stockdale Campground is a 188-acre park located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Electric Hookups, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/stockdale to be notified when sites open up.
Stockdale is a well-maintained 188-acre campground on Tuttle Creek Lake's shores offering excellent boating, fishing, and hiking opportunities with ample wildlife viewing in a remote setting.
Wildlife alert: Eastern Copperhead snakes present in area; also watch for American Beaver, Groundhog, Harlan's Hawk, and Eastern Collared Lizard
Insider tips for Stockdale: Book early as this is a federal campground with limited 12 sites and high demand Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving Bring a boat to maximize the lake recreation experience Motion-activated shower lights turn off frequently—be prepared
Skip Stockdale if: You need water or sewer hookups—only electric available on select sites. You visit outside May-October seasonal window. You prefer developed campgrounds—this is remote with minimal hookups at most sites. Recent flooding has occurred—verify site accessibility before arrival.
Best time to visit Stockdale: May-October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only. Early May or September — Avoid peak summer and October flooding risk noted in historical reviews.
Nearby campgrounds: Tuttle Creek Cove (MANHATTAN, KS), Outlet Park (Tuttle Creek Lake) (Manhattan , KS), Farnum Creek (Junction City, KS), North Overlook Park (Ks) (Junction City, KS).
Cell Phone Coverage at Stockdale
Cell signal at Stockdale (MANHATTAN, KS): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 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.
Stockdale Campground is a 188-acre park located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
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 as this is a federal campground with limited 12 sites and high demand
Only select sites have electric hookups; confirm hookup availability when reserving
Bring a boat to maximize the lake recreation experience
Motion-activated shower lights turn off frequently
be prepared
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Avoid peak summer and October flooding risk noted in historical reviews
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
Getting there →
From the intersection of US-24 and K-13 at the west end of the dam, travel west on US-24.Tuttle Creek Blvd for 5 miles. Turn right on Riley County Road 895 and continue for 2 miles. Turn right again on Riley County Road 396/Stockdale Park Road and continue 2.5 miles to main campground.
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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 — Tuttle Creek Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Tuttle Creek Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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