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Nice quiet little spot. 4 spots. Have fire rings and picnic tables.
Dog-Friendly Camping near Wappapello, MO
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Redman Creek Recreation Area and Peoples Creek Campground accept pets at all campsites along the shores of Lake Wappapello. Both locations offer full hookup sites with water, electric, and sewer connections for RVs, while also accommodating tent campers seeking a pet-friendly outdoor experience. Leashed pets are welcome throughout both properties, with designated waste disposal areas maintained regularly. Redman Creek features level sites with asphalt pads, fire pits, grills, and picnic tables where campers and their pets can enjoy shaded camping under tree cover. Peoples Creek provides spacious waterfront sites where pets can enjoy lake views and access to shoreline areas. The campgrounds maintain clean facilities with accessible restrooms and trash collection services. Sites at both locations fill quickly during peak seasons, especially on weekends when families with pets frequent the area. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Wappapello, Missouri.
Lake Wappapello State Park offers pet-friendly camping at both Ridge Campground and Asher Creek Campground, with electric hookups available at most sites. Hiking trails surrounding the lake provide excellent exercise opportunities for dogs, with multiple access points from camping areas. The park enforces standard leash requirements while allowing pets at all campsites. Campers report an abundance of wildlife in the area, requiring careful supervision of pets to avoid encounters with local fauna. Ridge Campground sites vary in size and terrain, with some offering excellent lake views but limited shade for pets during summer months. The park's location provides easy access to nearby Poplar Bluff (approximately 12 miles away) where pet supplies and veterinary services can be found. Campground hosts enforce quiet hours, which helps manage barking and other noise issues. Asher Campground generally maintains better facilities than Ridge, with cleaner bathrooms and better-maintained sites according to visitor reports.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Wappapello (70)
1. Redman Creek Recreation Area
"Paved roads for bike riding & close to the lake for swimming, kayaking, etc. Playground for the kids nearby as well."
"Campers decorate campsites and the kids walk through. They also hold the Festival of Lights around Christmas time."
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability2. Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello
"Lower Peoples Creek is on beautiful Wappapello Lake, MO. It has nicely spaced sites and well maintained facilities. There is a public swimming beach and boat ramps located at the entrance."
"Walk to the swimming beach and boat ramp. The showers are huge. But it's dark don't go out at night without a flashlight. I got lost looking for my rv, walked around and around."
from $16 - $50 / night
Check Availability3. Holliday Landing Campground & Marina
"We have a small dog and it was over his shoulders in places. Also, the fire pit is very small and the picnic table was pretty run down."
"He had a bonfire waiting for us right outside our cabin! The cabin was great! Anything we needed was supplied. And the birds nesting across the lake were an added bonus!"
from $30 - $35 / night
Check Availability4. Camelot RV Campground/RV Park
"They are pet friendly but you had to walk your dog to the area along the road, the bar ditch, for all potty activities. We really enjoyed Poplar Bluffs and would stay here again."
"Simple one the best park in all of southern Missouri."
from $40 - $50 / night
Check Availability5. Greenville - Lake Wappapello
"There are walking and biking trails. Boating, swimming & fishing access is available at nearby Lake Wappapello. The campsite is actually located in the area of Old Greenville."
"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."
from $16 - $50 / night
Check Availability6. Redman Creek Campground
"Some sites are close to state highway and with traffic noise."
from $24 / night
Check Availability7. Sulphur Springs Dispersed
"Open for solar panels, but tree cover around the lot. Only about 5 parking spaces are not on a slant. Places in the trees for tents. Absolutely beautiful views up and down the river."
8. Markham Springs
"The sites are all right on or right near the Black River and the forest surrounding is gorgeous. A unique experience while passing through Missouri."
"Definitely on the list of favorite spots in Missouri"
from $10 - $50 / night
Check Availability9. Pinewoods Lake Rec Area — Mark Twain National Forest
"Stopped here while passing through Missouri on a Saturday on 4th of July weekend and there were only 3 other campers when we arrived late afternoon."
"There are two (nice & clean) vault toilets, one in the campground near the entrance and the other at the day use/boat launch site, no electric, water, dumpster or garbage."
from $15 - $50 / night
10. Mark Twain National Forest Markham Springs Campground
Drive Time
- 1 hr 2 min from Cape Girardeau, MO
- 1 hr 48 min from Jonesboro, AR
- 1 hr 48 min from Paducah, KY
- 2 hrs 32 min from St. Louis, MO
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Wappapello, MO
356 Reviews of 70 Wappapello Campgrounds
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GuideCorkwood Conservation Area
Large gravel turnaround half mile off of state road 142. No services, just a flat level surface. Some road nose from highway 67 and state road 142. Good for cheap overnight stay. Not a destination. Access road is maintained. parking is secluded.
- ttim N.
Traveler34 Bridge Recreation Area
What a magical surprise! Put in 4lo and cross the river and this place opens up to a magical paradise. Sandy beaches, swimming holes, easy to get beyond site of the hwy. I would have never looked here had it not been for this app, and this site is so good I almost don’t want to post up- but this site worth sharing- There was a little trash but all picked up now, I hope it’s still clean when I for sure come back. ;)
- LLiz R.Guide
Hinton RV Park
Clean, quiet, easy access to resturants
check-in was nice and smooth. Deep parking pad is very level. The RV park is extremely clean and really nice, we're just staying overnight but good price as well. Lots of places to eat nearby. Can hardly hear the highway noise, It's very quiet as well.
- AAshley P.Traveler
Big Creek RV Park
Family Friend Magic
What a wonderful place to venture to with a young family. The people that run the campground are beyond generous and go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. The farm animals were a huge hit with the kids and they loved petting and feeding them. We will surely be back!
Karen C.TravelerThe Landing Point RV Park
Easy access, level, quiet
Traveling in my 22' Class B, and there are Class A and fifth wheels here, too. Concrete pad, full or partial hook-ups, laundry (reasonable price!). Looks like some seasonal and some transient people. It's on a country road, with a little traffic, but the noise wasn't a problem. Three miles to a grocery store, close to all other parts of Cape Girardo. I'd stay here again. I paid $60 for full hook-ups...tank draining time!
Beth M.ScoutHinton RV Park
Nice overnight
Very level, gravel pull thru spots. Guided to site.
- SShana A.Traveler
Holliday Landing Campground & Marina
Nice and Quiet
Grounds were quiet, level and we had quite a bit of space on either side of us. We were on site 28 and had the seclusion we were hoping for. The only negatives for us were the grass was pretty long. We have a small dog and it was over his shoulders in places. Also, the fire pit is very small and the picnic table was pretty run down. These aren’t things that will deter us from returning but just to be aware of.
Tammy S.GuidePiedmont Park
Host was aewsome
We reserved space A14 which is described at 55' length. Our rig is 36' and we could not fit. The host did find us another GREAT, even better spot. Enjoyed our stay, 2 nights. Wish it had water hookup, we may have stayed longer. The views are out of this world. The camp host was wonderful. Very accommodating. Hopefully they update the site details on site A14
Guide to Wappapello
Redman Creek Recreation Area on Lake Wappapello welcomes campers with pets at their well-maintained sites, featuring full hookups at most spaces. The campground provides spacious areas where pets can accompany owners throughout the grounds when leashed. Peoples Creek and Asher Creek Campground also accommodate pets, with all featuring access to water recreation where dogs can cool off during warmer months. Ridge Campground in Lake Wappapello State Park allows pets at their tent, RV, and cabin sites, though some visitors note higher tick populations that pet owners should monitor. The sites are generally well-spaced, offering privacy and room for pets to settle comfortably, though Ridge Campground reviews indicate maintenance can vary between camping loops. Visitors use The Dyrt to find real feedback on camping near Wappapello, Missouri.
Multiple hiking paths around Lake Wappapello provide exercise opportunities for dogs, with several campgrounds positioned near shorelines for water access. Sulphur Springs Dispersed camping area offers a more primitive option for those seeking a natural setting with their pets, though it lacks amenities like drinking water or electric hookups that the established campgrounds provide. Most campgrounds in the area maintain standard leash requirements and request proper waste disposal. Several campers mention successful stays with multiple dogs, particularly at Redman Creek's spacious sites where families often gather with pets for special events like Halloween camping. The Army Corps of Engineers campgrounds are typically well-maintained with asphalt pads and fire pits, making them stable bases for pet owners looking for comfortable accommodations near Wappapello Lake.
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