Openings · last 7 days
13
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233639
When Stockdale reopens
Stockdale's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
21
Openings · last 90 days
25
Only 25 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026 · of 12 monitored sites
Of the 156 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026): 111 open for online reservation · 45 reserved.
Where the open windows are
28.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 111 of 156 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 30, 2026Not open online28.8%
Open site-nights111 / 156
Reserved (of online inventory)45 / 156
Weekday openings64
Weekend openings36
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 64 fall on weekdays and 36 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 100 open site-nights on mapped sites; 111 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 111 of 156 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 11 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 07 | 12 |
| 04 | 11 |
| 05 | 11 |
| 08 | 11 |
| 12 | 10 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
100 open site-nights across 11 sites at Stockdale, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 18 2-night, 16 3-night, 7 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 07.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 135 ft. 11 sites take 25 ft, 11 sites take 35 ft, 11 sites take 40 ft.
All 11 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 | 120 ft | Yes | 12 | 8 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 04 | 60 ft | Yes | 11 | 11 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 05 | 45 ft | Yes | 11 | 7 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 08 | 50 ft | Yes | 11 | 6 nights | Sep 18, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 12 | 60 ft | Yes | 10 | 6 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 02 | 100 ft | Yes | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 03 | 62 ft | Yes | 9 | 7 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 |
| 11 | 60 ft | Yes | 9 | 5 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 09 | 50 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 10 | 60 ft | Yes | 7 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
| 01 | 135 ft | Yes | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 20, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 |
About Stockdale
Overview
Stockdale Campground is a 188-acre park located on the shores of Tuttle Creek Lake in the wide open expanse of northeast Kansas.
Recreation
Tuttle Creek Lake's 11 parks, marina, 10,9000 acres of water and 20,000 acres of land provide ample opportunities for outdoor recreation activities. Boating, fishing and picnicking top the list.
Power boaters on Tuttle Creek Lake will enjoy the large body of the lake on calm days for water skiing and pleasure boating. Canoeists and kayakers will find River Pond below the dam a perfect place for paddling. The state park offers canoe, kayak, and paddleboat rentals.
Bald eagles, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, wild turkeys, crappie, channel catfish and other wildlife can be found at Tuttle Creek. The lake's fish and wildlife resources provide sightseers, anglers and hunters ample opportunities for their sports.
The lake also boasts miles of hiking, biking, off-road vehicle and equestrian trails. The Blue River Trail, a one mile long loop in Outlet Park, provides excellent views of wildlife in all seasons. Click here to learn about additional trails around the lake.
Facilities
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.
Showers, flush toilets, water and 50 amp electric hookups provided.
Natural Features
Tuttle Creek Lake is situated in the northern portion of the Flint Hills, which are characterized by flat-topped hills with long, steep slopes, limestone rock outcrops and well-defined stream channels. The climate is typified by warm summers and moderately cold winters.
Nearly 2 million guests visit Tuttle Creek Lake each year to enjoy the endless recreational opportunities provided by the vast lake and surrounding landscape.
Nearby Attractions
Konza Prairie, Kansas State University, Fort Riley and the Prairie Parkway are all located a short drive from the campground
12 monitored sitesRVs up to 135 ft11 with hookups6 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
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.
4800 Stockdale Park Road, Manhattan, KS 66503-8812785-539-8511
BikingBoatingCampingFishingHikingWildlife Viewing
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-233639 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Stockdale?
Reservations for Stockdale are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 111 of 156 tracked site-nights are open (71.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 25 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Stockdale?
Campsite Sniper detected 13 site-date openings at Stockdale in the last 7 days, 21 over 30 days and 25 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Stockdale?
16 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site 07. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Stockdale fit a 35-foot RV?
11 of the 11 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 135 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Stockdale?
September 2026, with 111 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 156.
When is the next open date at Stockdale?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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