The western bank of the lake has tiny peninsulas just big enough for a picnic table. This is a very tranquil lake with great views and is one of the best places to picnic in CSP. There are primitive restrooms, trash bins and a handicap deck available also. If the weather is windy or too hot, try the south side; there are picnic tables up next to the lake in the shade of the trees. Enjoy your time there!
I used to love to go to this lake for fishing, swimming, and boating but anymore it is full of moss. It started early this spring and has not gotten any better. You will come out of the water all green and slimy. They are draining other lakes in the area and dredging them. Hopefully, Stockade is on their list.
The lake is beautiful with a handful of picnic tables. There is also a playground right next to the lake which our boys, two and four loved. We also did the Stockton Lake Trail and I'd only give it three stars. Steep going up and coming down with really limited views along the way. Enjoy the lake but skip the hike.
Nice and quiet place in the off season. Nice lake surrounded by pine trees. Ice fishing in the winter. Good place to take a drive around anytime of the year. Picnic in the summer. Fishing year round.
We liked it because it was not nearly as crowded as Sylvan lake. We didn't catch any fish, just 4 crawdads. Kids had fun, there is a beach and playground. Nice picnic areas. We liked it.
This is the largest and prettiest lake in Custer State Park. Great for kayaking. A second close is Sylvan Lake but that can get overcrowded. Make sure to pay the South Dakota Recreation Area $15 fee ($30 annual sticker).
Visit the Stockade, take a drive around the lake and stop and find the right spot for that perfect picture or take a swim off the beach.
Stockade Lake is small and very pretty. It is a lake that is primarily for day use such as picnicing and boating.
The lake was beautiful and we were excited that the beach was empty - until we realized why - the beach was COVERED in goose droppings - hardly a clean spot to step. We took some pics and went back to Legion Lake to swim.
Pretty Lake with good scenery and picnic grounds. We had a very successful fishing trip, catching many trout, some also large in size. I used a trout lure and caught many but bait will also do. Not a super crowded Lake... Hope it stays that way.