Established Camping
Apple Creek Conservation Area
Apple Creek Conservation Area in Missouri features rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures range from lows in the 20s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 90s in summer. Nearby, visitors can explore Trail of Tears State Park and the Mississippi River, offering additional outdoor activities.
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.
Location
Apple Creek Conservation Area is located in Missouri
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
Detours Nearby
Trail of Tears State Forest
1 hr 17 min away
Wine Trail Wilderness
1 hr 37 min away
Drive Time
- 32 min from Cape Girardeau
- 1 hr 48 min from St. Louis
- 1 hr 51 min from Paducah
- 3 hrs 8 min from Evansville
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TLTESome Coverage
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires
