The clear blue waters of Stockton Lake make Stockton State Park an ideal destination for water recreation. The 24,900-acre Stockton Lake was created when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed a dam across the Sac River near Stockton in 1970. Since then, the lake has become a favorite spot for fishing, swimming, skiing, scuba diving, and especially sailing.  The open topography of the area allows a dependable southwest breeze for sailing.

      Stockton State Park offers a beautiful area that is wonderful for bird watching, viewing wildlife, fishing, exercising, and enjoying the beauty of nature.

     If you're feeling adventurous, take sailing lessons at our American Sailing Association (ASA) 2009 Top Ranked Sailing School. Captain and Instructor Larry Strait (named Outstanding Instructor of the year by ASA for 2009) and Instructor Ben Jagears will teach you how to navigate the waters of pristine Stockton Lake and you will be sailing in no time!   

                          See Sailing School page for more information.                                 

     After a fun-filled day of activity, visitors can relax and camp under the stars at one of the park's basic or electric campsites, or rent a log camper cabin, or duplex cabins with kitchenettes.