Fishing enthusiasts will find Apple Creek Conservation Area offers direct access to Apple Creek via a short drive north on gravel roads. This Missouri state-managed campground requires boat-in, hike-in, or walk-in access, with rough road conditions leading to the area. The single camping spot features a level gravel surface that stays clean during wet weather, equipped with a picnic table and trash service.
Campers can launch kayaks at the nearby boat ramp and fish along Apple Creek's banks. The forested setting near both creek and lake provides a base for water-based activities, though amenities remain basic. For those planning extended stays in the region, campgrounds around Altenburg offer additional options with varying access requirements.
Description
Apple Creek Conservation Area is located in northeast Cape Girardeau County, three miles east of New Wells on Route CC. The Missouri Department of Conservation created Apple Creek Conservation Area in 1986 with the purchase of 2,100 acres from several landowners.
Steep hills and narrow valleys characterize this area, and approximately 2.5 miles of Apple Creek stream frontage forms its northern border.
The Conservation Department has created watering ponds and planted food plots and agricultural crops within the forest to provide additional food sources for wildlife.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsApple Creek Conservation Area is located in Missouri near Altenburg
Directions
North of Cape Girardeau, take the Fruitland exit off I-55, then Highway 61 north 7 miles, then Route CC east 6 miles to the area.
Coordinates
37.5632002 N
89.54160036 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 32 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 48 min from St. Louis, MO
- 1 hr 51 min from Paducah, KY
- 3 hrs 8 min from Evansville, IN
