Unique Experiences

There’s plenty to do near Mutton Creek Getaway in the Stockton Lake area. 
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Trails

Want to unwind in nature? Trails for hiking, mountain biking, running, horse back riding, and kayaking are nearby. The closest hiking trails to the cabin are near Greenfield at Hulston Mill Trail and Corry Branch Glade as well as the three trails at Stockton State Park. Our property is bordered by a short trail to a 1800s-era cemetery. See our trail guide.

Hunting

Feeling like a sportsman? Waterfowl, dove, deer, and turkey hunting are allowed on public land surrounding the lake during hunting season. Much of the surrounding lake area is public land managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; the total area is 61,000 acres and includes Stockton Lake State Park. See our fall hunting guide.

Fishing

Ready to reel them in? Stockton Lake is host to some of the largest fishing tournaments in the Midwest. If you don’t have a boat, you can still fish off piers and banks for bluegill, catfish, large and smallmouth bass, and walleye. Fish guiding services are also available in the area. See our fishing guides for both winter and spring fishing. Check water conditions.

Boating

Is a day on the water your escape? Stockton Lake is named as a top ten sailing lake in the country and the best sailing lake in the Midwest due to smooth waters and consistent wind speeds. The Lake Stockton Yacht Club and Stockton Sailing School, both renowned establishments, are located near Stockton. See our guide to water activities, marinas, & boat slips. 
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See also boat licensing info.

Culture

Want some history, art or education? The Civil War-era Hulston Mill is located near Greenfield and features a walking trail. See our history guide for the area, including two 1700s cemeteries adjacent to the cabin, ancestral research, the Greenfield Opera House, and the picturesque Caplinger Mill Bridge. An art trail at the Stockton Lake Dam features sculptures, and Naturecation is an education-based trail for kids.

Nearby activities

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Looking for more to do? All within an hour of Mutton Creek Getaway vacation home rental are skydiving, an indoor water park, Lucas speedway racetrack, bowling, a movie theatre, a comedy club, swimming pools, fitness centers, athletic facilities, college sports, shopping, a winery, renowned restaurants, and more. See link and scroll down for more information.

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Water Sports

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Looking for water adventures? Rentals of pontoons, fishing boats, speed boats, kayaks, and jet skis are available in season from the marinas at Mutton Creek, Stockton Lake State Park, and Orleans Trail. Swimming areas abound at beaches and in various coves around Stockton Lake, which boasts 25,000 acres of water and 300 miles of beautiful shoreline. See Mutton Creek Marina boat rental info. See Stockton Lake State Park’s boat rentals.

Marina Services

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Feeling like a sportsman? Stockton Lake has three marinas with full services such as gas, supplies, groceries, restaurants, boat rentals, boat slips, and fishing licenses. The closest two marinas are Mutton Creek Marina and Stockton Lake State Park, with Orleans Trail and Resort Marina also easily accessible. See the link for more info.

Dining

Hungry after all that activity? Dining options are as near as 2 miles from the cabin. Nearby Greenfield, Missouri, has several restaurants and other dining options such as take out and groceries. Two of the marinas on Stockton Lake have floating restaurants. The town of Stockton, Missouri, boasts a variety of eating establishments and coffee shops as well as a small-town shopping district.

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