Ruark Bluff is a designated day‑use facility providing access to the upper end of Stockton Lake. Amenities at this location include a boat ramp, courtesy loading dock, restrooms, trash service, an uncovered courtesy fishing dock, and a designated swimming beach.
A day‑use fee of $5.00 is required for both boat launching and beach access. Annual Day‑Use Passes are also honored at this site and must be properly displayed.
The area is open to the public year‑round. Boat ramp fees apply from March 1 through November 30, while beach access fees are in effect from May 15 through September 15.
This is a day use fee for vehicles that use the boat ramp, not a parking fee.
If you are paying for the pass in the parking lot your License Plate # will be used to verify payment. Scan QR code and follow instructions.
If you have an America the Beautiful pass, USACE Annual Pass or are camping in a USACE campground during the time you are using the boat ramp, you do not have to purchase a day use pass as long as the American the Beautiful Pass, USACE Annual Pass or Camping Tag is visibly displayed so that it can be seen through your windshield.
This pass is valid only for the date listed and vehicle specified on the pass.
Once payment is made on-site, we do not offer refunds or modifications.
Failure to pay could lead to a citation.
Please wear your lifejacket!