Established Camping
Orleans Trail
Orleans Trail near Stockton, MO, offers camping by Stockton Lake, surrounded by rolling hills and wooded areas. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit in winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Stockton State Park and enjoy activities like boating and fishing on the lake.
Description
US Army Corps of Engineers
Stockton Lake
Overview
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.
Recreation
Boating is always a popular pastime at the lake. Sail boating is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The facility provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. The waters of Stockton Lake are home to several species of fish including small and largemouth bass, crappie, white bass, walleye, catfish and sunfish, making it an ideal area for anglers. Several trails wind around the lake shore and through the landscape. The Stockton Lake Equestrian Trail continues approximately 15 miles between Hawker Point and Orleans Trail Campgrounds.
Natural Features
The land surrounding the lake contains hundreds of acres of native prairie grasses, rolling hills and thick forests that turn crimson in autumn. An abundance of wildlife lives both in and around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles by attending an annual eagle-watching event during the winter.
Nearby Attractions
The Orleans Trail Marina is located nearby with camping and full marina services available.
Location
Orleans Trail is located in Missouri
Directions
From Stockton, Missouri, take State Highway 39 south approximately 1/2-mile to R.B. Road. Take a left and drive approximately 1/2-mile. Turn right on Blake Street, continue about 1/2-mile, and follow signs to the park area.
Address
15365 E. OT-1
Stockton, MO 65785
Coordinates
37.6594444 N
93.7830556 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Water Hookups
- Pull-Through Sites
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 59 min from Springfield
- 1 hr 18 min from Joplin
- 2 hrs 3 min from Kansas City
- 2 hrs 18 min from Jefferson City
