Masters (MO)
- Nearest town
- Fair Play, MO · 6.2 mi
- Elevation
- 902 ft
- Coordinates
- 37.60378, -93.68382
About this place
Masters is located on Stockton Lake in the scenic Ozark Mountains of southwestern Missouri. The lake and surrounding landscape offer countless recreational opportunities along nearly 300 miles of shoreline, providing visitors with many ways to explore one of the most sought-after natural areas in the state. Fishing, hunting, camping, sailing, boating and scuba diving are popular activities.
Recreation
Boating is a popular pastime at the lake. Sailing is especially popular and the lake hosts several races each year. The park provides a boat ramp for easy access to the water. A swimming beach and an accessible fishing dock are also on-site. 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 destination for anglers.
Facilities
Masters is open year-round. It offers two reservable shelters, a boat ramp, beach, and fishing dock.
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 around the water, including wild turkey, great blue heron, deer and bald eagles. Visitors can learn about the lake's bald eagles at the area's annual eagle-watching event hosted each winter.
Nearby Attractions
Three full-service marinas are located around the lake, offering a wide range of services and supplies, including boat rentals, fuel, fishing tackle and restaurants.
Services
What you can do here
A dotted outline means nobody has told us either way. It is not a no — it is an honest gap, and the fastest way to close it is a traveller who has been there.
Rates
What it costs
Peak season, April 16, 2026 to September 30, 2026. Outside those dates the site may be closed or priced differently.
| Site type | Per night |
|---|---|
| Picnic | $35.00 |
Recreation.gov booking system · read Aug 19, 2026. Fees change; the booking page is authoritative.
The details, and where each came from
Everything we know
- ADA accessible
- No
- Number of campsites
- 2
- Pets allowed
- Yes
- Phone number
- (417) 276-3113
- Reservable
- Yes
If this one is closed
Other dump stations nearby
| Location | Distance | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Ridge (mo) | 2.0 mi | Limited confidence |
| Hawker Point | 5.3 mi | Limited confidence |
| Crabtree Cove | 5.9 mi | Limited confidence |
| Orleans Trail | 6.7 mi | Limited confidence |
| Ruark Bluff East | 8.7 mi | Limited confidence |
Photos
What it looks like
Last updated Aug 19, 2026.