Area Attractions

Just south of HWY 32 (via HWY 123 and 215) is Stockton State Park. The Park is home to a large, clean campground, a motel, a restaurant, and a marina filled with sailboats. Several Corps of Army Engineers campgrounds also dot the shoreline of Stockton.

Another interesting side trip while visiting Stockton Lake is the town of Stockton, at the junction of HWY 32 and 39. The first settlers in the Area Located two miles east of the present town, where a big hollow sycamore afforded partial shelter. At Stockton city park there is a spring, which issues from a cave underlying the town.

Stockton is the home of Hammons Products Company, the world’s largest processor of American Black walnuts. The company was founded in 1946 by Ralph Hammons. Gathering and selling black walnuts has been a long tradition in the Ozarks, it has become part of the cultural heritage.

Stockton has a Museum located in the old city jail and maintained by the Cedar County Historical Society. The Stockton R-1 School District is rated AAA, the highest rating given in Missouri. The largest festival of the year for Stockton Missouri is the Black Walnut Festival, which includes 4 days of activities. Stockton also has a senior center and offers a wide array of other activities and organizations.

All public lands are open to hunting, except the parks and waterfowl refuge, which is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Hunters will find quail, dove, rabbit, turkey, deer, ducks and geese around Stockton Lake.

Stockton Lake and the nearby towns have some interesting yearly events. The Stockton Yacht Club holds a variety of sailing races on Stockton Lake. Other unique and fun events in the area include a bluegrass festival and the Black Walnut Festival. Those who enjoy observing birds and wildlife will have fun during the Eagles Day event held every January. This event is a great chance to spot the fascinating and majestic bald eagle.