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Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello

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Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello, near Wappapello, Missouri, is a fantastic campground that offers a blend of natural beauty and essential amenities for a great outdoor experience. With spacious sites that come equipped with picnic tables and fire pits, it’s an ideal place to gather with friends and family around a crackling fire.

This campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained restrooms, and the nearby swimming beach is a hit among visitors looking to cool off. Campers have praised the friendly hosts and the beautiful wooded surroundings, making it a pleasant retreat. One visitor noted, “The spaces are big with fire pits and barbeques at every site,” highlighting the thoughtful layout.

For those who enjoy fishing, the lake is a prime spot, and there are boat ramps available for easy access. The area also offers scenic views and opportunities for hiking and biking, making it perfect for those looking to explore the outdoors. Just keep in mind that some sites can be a bit tricky to navigate if you're towing something large, so take it slow on those twisty roads.

While the campground doesn’t have showers, it does provide electric and water hookups, ensuring you have what you need for a comfortable stay. Whether you’re here for a weekend escape or a longer adventure, Peoples Creek is a welcoming place to unwind and enjoy nature.

Description

US Army Corps of Engineers

Wappapello Lake

Overview

People's Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or simply exploring the Wappapello Lake area.Completed in 1941, Wappapello Lake provides an estimated $3.9 million in annual flood protection to agricultural lands and developed areas along the St. Francis River. A peaceful cove offers endless recreation opportunities with 57 campsites, a picnic shelter, beach, accessible fishing pier, and Lake View Trail. Click here to take a virtual tour of the facilities at Wappapello Lake.

Recreation

People's Creek is ideally suited for swimming and boating activities. 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, fishing and kayaking are popular activities year-round. Hiking and biking on one of the Lake's 9 trail systems provides opportunities for all ages and abilities. The new accessible Shell Lake Archery Trail is a unique destination for achery enthusiasts.

Natural Features

Wappapello Lake stretches 8,400 acres on 45,000 acres of public land. Lightly wooded shorelines add shade to the scenic landscape.

Contact Info

Between 09/23/2022 and 09/27/2022 this location is staffed. Please call (573) 222-8234 to speak with local staff. From 09/28/2022 to 04/06/2023 this location is unstaffed. Please call (573) 778-5404 for general information.

Nearby Attractions

Explore the nearby Pine Ridge Nature trail, Shell Lake Archery Trail and Wappapllo Wildflower Trail and Greenhouse areas or St. Francis River. The Mingo Wildlife Refuge is approximately 11.5 miles from Peoples Creek Recreation Area. The Lake Wappapello State Park is approximately 18.2 miles away, and the Sam A. Baker State park is 33.4 miles away from Peoples Creek Recreation Area.

Fee Info

Site Type: __Full Service (50 Amp, Water, Sewer) $24.00 Limited Service (50 Amp, Water) $20.00 Walk-in Tent Sites (50 Amp, Water) $16.00

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Location

Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello is located in Missouri

Detail location of campground

Directions

From St. Louis: take I-55 South to Highway 67. Head south to D Highway. Take D Highway South for about 15 miles and look for signs. From Poplar Bluff: Take Hwy 60 East to Highway T. Then take Highway T North and look for signs.

Address

10992 HIGHWAY T
Wappapello, MO 63966-9603

Coordinates

36.9464417 N
90.2752528 W

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  • Drive-In
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  • WiFi
    Good
  • Verizon
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  • AT&T
    Good
  • T-Mobile
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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups

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J
Reviewed Aug. 12, 2022

Beautiful Park! Big Rigs be aware.

This park is amazing, clean, pretty wildlife, nice swimming beach and good fishing...BUT if towing anything over 35' be careful when navigation. The twisty turns will grab your stabilizers and bumper if you're not very careful. Our original site was extremely unlevel but thankfully we were able to get into a level one last minute. Originally booked 22, were able to switch to 24.

Site24
Month of VisitAugust
A
Reviewed Sep. 27, 2021

On my top ten RV places

20.00 a night. The spaces are big with fire pits and barbeques at every site. Trees cover every site so your in shade all day. The hosts were very friendly. 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. Nice motorcycle ride around the lake. The only stores are gas stations and 1 dollar general so stop before you come here. Poplar bluff is only 12 miles away.

Month of VisitAugust
b K.
Reviewed Jun. 2, 2021

Lower People's Creek - Wappapello Lake, MO

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. In addition, there is a private beach area (not for swimming) where you can pull your  boat up if you are a patron of the campground.

Site28
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello by b K., June 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello by b K., June 2, 2021
  • Review photo of Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello by b K., June 2, 2021
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G
Reviewed Apr. 24, 2021

Peoples Creek COE

Very nice smallish park. Mostly level sites with electric & water for $10 with geezer pass. Definitely a fishing lake. Plenty of extra parking spaces dispursed about the campground. Sites are open, but well spaced. Some site are full hook up, but most are e&w only. Bath houses look fairly new & clean, although we did not use them. Decent cell service for both ATT & Verizon. Did not try OTA TV. Will definitely return.

Site5
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello by Gary P., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello by Gary P., April 24, 2021
  • Review photo of Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello by Gary P., April 24, 2021
John W.
Reviewed Oct. 30, 2018

A wonderful place to stay.

People's Creek has upper and lower campsites. Upper is basically less trees and isn't near the walake. I would probably avoid it if there are other choices but some folks like the large sites and the overview. I think there are fewer mosquito issues on those sites. People's lower has a mixture of sites that are very close to the lake but relatively less shade. The higher parts of people's lower are very shady and beautiful. Not all sites on lower have water or sewer but many do. I love this area and would highly recommend.

SiteI have been at several. I go often.
Month of VisitJune
  • Review photo of Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello by John W., October 30, 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello have RV hookups?

    According to TheDyrt.com, Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello has 50 amp electric hookups, water hookups and sewer hookups.

  • What is the max vehicle length at Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello?

    Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello allows vehicles up to 59 feet.

  • Are fires allowed at Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

  • Does Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello have wifi?

    Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello does have wifi.

  • Is there cell phone reception at Peoples Creek - Lake Wappapello?

    According to campers on TheDyrt.com, Verizon signal is available, AT&T is good, and T-Mobile is unknown.

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