Stockton State Park is a public recreation area occupying on the shore of

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, south of Stockton,

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. The

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occupies a northward jutting peninsula between the Big Sac and Little Sac arms of the lake, which was created when the

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dammed the

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in 1969.

Activities and amenities

The park provides recreation that includes fishing, swimming, skiing, scuba diving, and sailing. The park's marina has two boat ramps and more than 300 stalls, some assigned exclusively to sailboats. There are also picnicking areas, campgrounds, and camper cabins.

References

External links

Stockton State Park
Missouri Department of Natural Resources
Stockton State Park Map
Missouri Department of Natural Resources {{authority control State parks of Missouri Protected areas of Cedar County, Missouri Protected areas established in 1969