Greenville - Lake Wappapello, near Wappapello, Missouri, is a solid choice for campers looking for a mix of history and outdoor fun. The campground offers spacious sites with full hookups, picnic tables, and fire rings, making it easy to settle in and enjoy the great outdoors.

Visitors appreciate the clean facilities, including a newer shower house and well-maintained restrooms. The area is known for its historical significance, with trails like the Trail of Tears running right through, giving you a chance to explore the past while enjoying nature. One camper noted, “There is a lot of history to explore at this campground which made it super interesting.”

For those who love biking and walking, there are plenty of trails nearby, and the easy access to the St. Francois River provides opportunities for fishing and boating. The campground is also close to a small town where you can grab supplies or a bite to eat, adding convenience to your stay.

While some campers mentioned the unique proximity to a historic cemetery, it adds to the character of the area. With a friendly atmosphere and a variety of activities, Greenville - Lake Wappapello is a great spot for families and history buffs alike. Whether you're here for a weekend or a longer adventure, you’ll find plenty to keep you entertained.

## Overview

 Greenville Recreation Area is located on the northen end of Wappapello Lake Project, nestled on the banks of the St. Francis River. The spacious campground is built on the original site of the historical Old Greenville City, visitors have seemingly endless opportunities for fun. The Memory Lane trail winds along the historical foundations and streets offering a glimpse back in time. The Greenville Trail, a three mile hike or bike trail, connects the modern city of Greenville to the campground. The expansive grounds, multiple playgrounds, play courts and large event area provide opportunities for all ages and abilities. [Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake!][1] 
## Recreation

 Greenville boasts a one-mile historical trail to explore. A three-mile hike/bike trail is open year-round and a great choice for families. The lake is home to some of Missouri's most sought after game fish, including largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, white bass and channel catfish. Hunting and trapping are popular activities around the lake, boasting 44,000 acres for public use. Special events are put on throughout the year but the annual Black Powder Rendezvous, Old Greenville Days and Halloween Boo Bash events are notable experiences in Greenville. 
## Facilities

 The day use portion of the recreation area includes 14 picnic sites, a playground, basketball court, volleyball court, horseshoe pits, day use shelter, and boat ramp with courtesy dock. Facilities within the campground include showers, a playground, and 106 campsites with full hookups, consisting of electric, water, and sewer. 
## Natural Features

 Wappapello Lake, fed by the St. Francis River, has a seemingly endless string of secluded coves hugged by a winding, wooded shoreline. The public recreation area spans 45,000 acres in the southeastern Ozark foothills. The St. Francis River provides multiple caves, gravel bars, and open stretchs of water surrounded by open woodlands and rocky bluffs. 
## Nearby Attractions

 Explore one of the 9 trail systems along the Wappapello Lake. The nearby Ozark Trail is the only Horse friendly trail at the Lake. The Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or lower St. Francis River are approximately 22 miles away. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 31 miles from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 21 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 14 miles away from Old Greenville Recreation Area. The nearby 34 Bridge Recreation Area is an ideal place to swim or picnic along its large gravel bars. 
## Contact Info

 Between 04/01/2026 and 11/02/2026 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 224-3884 to speak with local staff. From 11/03/2025 to 03/31/2026 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 778-5404 for general information. 

[1]: https://www.photographyoptions.net/images/wappapello/tour.html

Greenville - Lake Wappapello

Whether you're a tent camper, an RVer, or just passing through, Greenville, MO has a lot to offer. Aside from great camping spots, you'll find hiking and many more outdoor experiences. Thinking of traveling with kids? You're in luck—Greenville is surrounded by family-friendly activities. At The Dyrt, campers like you share their favorite spots, plus tips and photos. No matter where you're headed in Greenville, you'll find the best spot for you and your camping crew.

Greenville

The Best Camping Near Greenville, Missouri

Best campground 

The sites are large and have a big concrete pad attached to the drive. Lots of bike/walking trails. We were in the very back of the campground and it was quiet. The only thing missing was somewhere to swim or sit in the water. Lots of water there, but nowhere to sit in the river or lake. 

Beautiful campground

Sites are paved easy to get into and very level. Power and water both worked very well and the dump station had easy access. 3 playground areas and a neat old civil war cemetery are located in the camping area. It is a part of the trail of tears and there are lots of historical things to look at. Only negative was the trash situation, I think due to the current COVID situation they might be struggling to keep up with the pick ups. Current construction looked like the were going to double in size this summer. Easy access to the highway. Camp host was a little grumpy but we all have bad days so not a big deal. 

Great for kids and a few nights

The Greenville Recreation Campsite has much shade, level concrete pads, a picnic table and fire ring at each of the 100+ camp sites. There are walking and biking trails.  Boating, swimming &amp; fishing access is available at nearby Lake Wappapello.  The campsite is actually located in the area of Old Greenville. The city was moved when the Corps of Engineers built Wappapello Dam and this area was flooded. There are still old foundations of the court house and various homes. There are also markers telling the history of the area.  Truly a neat place to visit!

Great place to camp!

We picked this campground at random. Cell service was not good at all which was great! There is a lot of history to explore at this campground which made it super interesting. The town is close by if you need anything from Dollar General and there is a nice little walk up food joint across from it. 

Super cool and quiet

If you've camped before at a COE campground you expect a quality experience. This one is no exception. It has paved drives and paved sites with a concrete pad for the fire ring and picnic table along with a hook for your lantern.  They are also full hookups. 

The place is very clean as well as the restrooms.   There are plenty of things to do right from the campground including a paved bike trail into Greenville.  We spent two days in early November and just about had the park to ourselves. 

Cell service was adequate but not great. 

A great COE campground 

A great COE Park with full hook ups. With the Geezer pass$12.00 a night. All sites are nice&amp; level with asphalt drives&amp; concrete pads or patio area. Large patio area about 10 x 30' with fire pit&amp; lantern pole. Great ATT&amp; good Verizon. No OTA TV. Sites are well spaced and mostly sunny, with some shaded. A newer shower house in one loop&amp; clean pit toilets throughout the rest. Park was relatively busy for the first week in November with rigs coming&amp; going each day. This was Sunday thru Wednesday. Park was at about 1/3 to 1/2 capacity. The newer, larger loop was more crowded because that is where the shower house is. Great historic town with nice bike/walking paths through the level park on the St. Francios River. We were camped close to the historic cemetery, site#11. We camped at Greenville Recreation Area in a Motorhome.

Greenville Recreation Area COE

One of our favorite places to stay.  Spacious, clean, very Historic. Lots of places to ride tour bikes and walk. Trail of tears cuts right through.  Easy river access. Convenient little town right down the road.

Our Favorite 

I would have given a 5 star rating other than the showers are summer camp style meaning you share with everyone but there are curtains but no privacy now for the sites you have 50 amp water and sewer and no one bothers you compared to my horrible experience at wappapello lake  at peoples creek and Redman I am appalled at the way I was treated by the volunteers at both lakes they are racist and will never go back!!! ￼one other thing is here you also share with a cemetery there is one right next to my camp with in walking distance my kids did not like that but not a bother to me and I was treated so much better here they let u camp and don’t care the color of your skin or your age what’s funny though is the gentleman wasn’t even part of our group but she thought he was at Redman lake I never told her differently cause it shouldn’t have mattered oh but it did so to have the volunteers like that the army corps should really be aware of how there volunteers are treating guests it’s terrible but anyways back to this one other than the few things that I stated it’s a good park and I would come back!

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